Conditioning patrol dogs to look to their handler first when the door popper activates is a small detail that makes a big difference. When the door opens, we don’t want chaos — we want clarity. Teaching the dog to orient back to the handler before deploying: • Improves overall control and impulse management • Reinforces that the handler is the source of direction • Prevents automatic, uncontrolled exits • Allows for clear, intentional deployments | Tactical Police K9 Training