The K9 Elements Taxonomy
Behavior taxonomy
Every behavior in the K9 Elements curriculum — the building blocks (Foundation), the trained-and-proofed skills (Applied), and the composite trial exercises (Integrated).
132 behaviors · 25 Foundation · 66 Applied · 41 Integrated
Foundation
Atomic single-skill behaviors trainable in isolation; the building blocks of every other behavior.
- F-16 Grip on bite target (foundation) ProtectionContent coming
Dog engages a bite target (bite pillow or foundational suit target) with a full-mouth grip, holds without regripping.
EntryL1L2L3 - F-17 Full-mouth grip on bite suit ProtectionContent coming
Dog engages a K9 Elements-approved full bite suit with a calm full-mouth grip on a legitimate bite target (leg, arm, or torso per Universal Targeting Principle).
L1L2L3 - F-18 Out (release from bite) ProtectionContent coming
Dog releases bite target on single command with no re-grip.
L1L2L3 - F-19 Bark alert / passive alert on find ProtectionContent coming
Dog signals the location of a hidden decoy through a sustained bark (or handler-declared passive alert) without engagement.
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