Training...: K9 Decoys And Aggression: A Manual For

Once the dog has gripped, the decoy should provide a "counter." This is a slight push back into the dog’s mouth. This encourages the dog to bite harder and deeper to hold their ground, rather than "chewing" or "front-flicking." 4. Working the "Out" and Post-Bite Behavior

Using deep, guttural tones or shouting can "push" a dog. K9 decoys and aggression: a manual for training...

Decoy work is inherently dangerous. You are inviting a high-drive animal to bite you. Once the dog has gripped, the decoy should