Alex Dunbar
Understanding Protection Dog Training
July 01, 2021 by Alex Dunbar
Being “alpha male” at my company, CQB K-9 requires more than just top physical and mental prowess. Running, shooting on the move, navigating natural obstacle courses, carrying out executive protection dog training and night operations are the norm in a training day. Staying at peak performance for activities such as high-altitude training at 8,000-14,000 feet requires a mindset and skillset where failure is not an option. Where I work, you might require medical treatment, need a plan B (or D) or have to endure the weather changes that can occur in Colorado in five minutes’ time.
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Hi Tech Dogs
October 11, 2020 by Alex Dunbar
At CQB K-9, we are developing, training and utilizing hi- tech kit developed for on-target reconnaissance, long distance tracking, canine protection and deployment, sensor placement and communications between the handler/operator and multi-purpose canine.
Direct communications to the dog for directional movement, via radio or 4G cellular to an ear bud mounted onto a harness, helmet or installed inside “Mutt-Muffs” provide close to long range comms to enhance mission- critical time on target. some we have modified from snowboarder technology. Goggles and specialized body armor & K-9 helmet cameras to provide level III-A protection and rappel/jump insertion.
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Faithful Guardian
March 11, 2020 by Alex Dunbar
Faithful Guardians
Alex Dunbar of CQB K-9, an expert in protection dogs, details everything you need to know about german shepherd protection dogs.
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Like a Hairy Hollow Point
October 05, 2019 by Alex Dunbar
https://issuu.com/robertoalves8/docs/recoil_-_september-october_2013/112
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Canine Technology
October 05, 2019 by Alex Dunbar
In police work, canines are hugely significant force multipliers — and the numbers don’t lie. The Lansing Building Search study in Michigan showed that a building search for two bad guys with two-man teams of patrol officers recorded a 59-percent success rate in locating the individuals. Compare that to a K9 unit, boasting a 93-percent success rate and requiring a fraction of the time to conduct the search.
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