[Boardwalk]

I’m printing that picture of Diesel, Thanks! He just looks smart and sharp! Imagine all the commands he knew! I can barely get my French bichon to sit! It’s my fault though, I only had cat experience so he is not at all trained, but he is loveable.

[gwjack]

Hi Boardwalk,

I was partial to the photo of Diesel in formation. He was with the troops/officers with whom he served.

The breeder of my up gave me a long term goal of 100+ commands for training. It is a much larger task than what I anticipated. I’ll be satisfied with a few (heel, sit, stay, come, drop) but I do want to get not bite work for personal protection. I’m told that LE like the Malinois, among other traits, because when they “latch” onto a bad guy, they don’t let go. They don’t release until commanded. Yeah do not maul with multiple bites. They only relax their bite (before commanded to) to improve the depth within their jaw. I’m told that their jaw line is longer than most other breeds.

Like you, I feel that any deficiency in my pup will be my fault. She has much more energy than I ever dreamt. I run 1/2 marathons (with many training runs at distance) and I wanted a running companion for personal security. She is easier to take along than to carry a firearm on my waist. She is also more alert.

It is the unquestioning friendship that you receive from your Bichon. That is a good thing!

Gwjack

[chopperman]

I don't think that was Diesel. According to the Daily Mail, that was a dog standing with the troops honoring her.

This is Diesel: