Training Protocol
To be considered for the K9 unit, the human officer must go through rigorous training. Elements of education include obedience and care — normal dog stuff. But this goes above and beyond, with “practical exercises for both the handler and the dog such as simulated suspect apprehension scenarios, tactical deployment exercises, bite and protection exercises, etc.”
Citation: https://golawenforcement.com/articles/what-is-k-9-unit-how-to-become-a-police-dog-handler/