A dog, for most people, is a valuable member of the family that provides companionship, long walks and also strong emotional bonds. However, what is sometimes quickly forgotten is that the dog's strength, agility and protective abilities are among the primary reasons for their domestication for thousands of years. The use of animals for protection is therefore not a new concept. In addition to new technologies such as security cameras, dogs are able to quickly detect anomalies and warn their masters, which makes them valuable partners. A security guard accompanied by a dog is often called in to protect the staff already involved. Dogs are a very efficient and versatile asset to ensure the safety of people and property. Their agility and flexibility make them capable of working in a variety of demanding conditions. They can be engaged in a variety of situations, such as the surveillance of train stations, construction sites, underground parking lots, the patrol of industrial, commercial or festive areas, without forgetting the protection of people or sensitive installations. Security dogs are very useful in risk prevention, working on the psychology of people. They are impressive and their mere presence can dissuade altercations or illegal acts such as intrusion. It is a full-fledged teammate who, when well trained, can protect its master in a dissuasive manner, usually by barking. If necessary, they are capable of attacking a person who threatens their master or someone else. They are trained to be obedient to their handler and to react to potential danger or aggression signals. Security dogs on duty are considered weapons and are only used in case of necessity or self-defense. They are the responsibility of their handlers, who must ensure that they receive quality training. This is imperative in order to avoid undesirable incidents. The training of a security dog is a long process that starts at a young age, for several hours a day. The young dog needs a minimum of two years of preparation and maturity before it can pass a certification exam that includes an obedience and a biting part. These exams are then repeated every two years until the dog reaches retirement age. The training that must be maintained throughout the dog's career as well as the tests serve to ensure that the dog has the necessary aptitudes to ensure quality work. It must have excellent obedience to its owner and certain skills such as responsiveness to hazards and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations (e.g. confined spaces or with many people). They must also be in excellent physical condition and in good health. Security dogs can come from any breed (except listed breeds) but some are particularly well suited to this purpose, such as Belgian Shepherds, German Shepherds and Dutch Shepherds. They often come from working lines and are usually chosen for certain traits, such as predatory instinct, self-confidence, intelligence and strength of character. These dogs have great working abilities, and need competent handlers to form a symbiotic pairing, characterized by mutual trust. The handler only works with one partner dog at a time throughout the dog's career, and the bonds formed between them are strong. The personal investment is enormous, and that is why being a handler is more than just a job. It is a true passion and a lifestyle.
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