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The Role of Technology in Modern Working K9 Dog
Training ............................................................................... 287
Modern Tools in Working K9 Dog Training .................... 288
New Tools and Techniques ................................................. 289
Guiding Dogs with Lasers: Background and Application
............................................................................................... 289
Training with Lasers ........................................................... 290
Training Mats, Platforms, and Training Platforms ........ 294
Health, Well-being, and Ethical Practices .............................. 296
Stress Management in Training ........................................ 296
Practical Guide to the Well-being of Working K9 Dogs in
Training ............................................................................... 298
What is Well-being? ............................................................ 301
Stress-Induced Behavioral Dynamics in Working Dogs . 303
Effects of Acute Stress ........................................................ 308
Physical Reactions to Stress ............................................... 310
Perception and Emotions - On the Relationship Between
Stress and Sense of Smell ................................................... 312
First Aid for Dogs ................................................................ 314
Heart Rate in Protection Work ......................................... 323
Body Temperature in Protection Work ............................ 324
Proper Dosage of Protection Work ................................... 325
Closing and Ethical Appeal ..................................................... 326
The 10 Commandments for Dog Handlers and Trainers:
............................................................................................... 326
Between Animal Welfare and Operational Reality: The
Challenges in Official Protection Service ......................... 328
Closing Word and Appeal - Health and Ethics Forefront
............................................................................................... 332
References - Scientific and Professional Sources: ................. 334