Agitator terminology Flashcards
Call off/Stand still, hands up, Platz
Dog fighting on the sleeve or in muzzle: Stand still is a two-fold command, the agitator should stand still and the dog should come off the bite or fight. Hands up is for the agitator, Platz is downing the dog.
Draw the dog in
Agitator works the dog to break prior to command so the handler can affirm correction and ensure desired response. keep dog from leaving decoy, or break a down command.
Handler Defense
Agitator attacks the handler and the dog responds to assist
Give ground
Move away from the dog while on bite
Drive into the dog
Move into the dog while on bite
Slip the sleeve, only on handlers advice
while the dog is biting the sleeve, you relax your grip and allow the dog to run with sleeve. careful cause the dog will release the sleeve and get you.
Catch the dog
Catch the dog on the sleeve or in muzzle
Stick hit
Over head hitting the dog to condition him in seeing a stick and continue to fight. Corrections are done by experienced agitator by hitting under the sleeve, striking the dog on the upper inside paw area. Be careful not to catch the dog in the eyes, it is meant for discomfort not to hurt the dog.
Escape
Break into or away from the dog, usually away from the dog
Stimulate the dog
Keep the dogs attention on you
Fight or Bite reward
Street bites are not rewards, During training we will reward the dog with proper behavior with a fight or bite. this stimulates the dogs drives.
Courage test
Determines the aggressive behavior in the dog
Fixation
Dog becomes fixated on an agitator, sleeve, ball, training scenario. Conflict is important.
Clean-up
Repeat exercise, working on a desired response. Always stop training on a success, not a failure.
Cheap shot / Dirty
Dog attempts an extra nudge or bite. Communicate this to the handler for correction
