The conditions for the effective use of Junior Canine Inspectors with service dogs of remand centers and penal institutions of the State Criminal and Executive Service of Ukraine while performing their assigned tasks are clarified in the article. The essence and content of the proposed principles of using dog commands are revealed.

The basic principles of application of canine commands while performing their tasks on purpose are offered the following:

– the use of service dogs, taking into account their physiological characteristics and physical capabilities;

– high efficiency of dog training;

– activity and timeliness of actions of canine teams during the performance of purpose tasks; 

– the use of dog commands in combination with technical means;

– continuous improvement of training methods and tactics of cynologists’ actions with service dogs.

The responsibilities of the junior canine inspector to create favorable conditions for the effective use of service dogs is clarified. Namely, they are obliged to:

– to improve their knowledge, study according to an individual program and systematically train a service dog assigned to them constantly;

– to be able to use a service dog in accordance with the requirements of the law;

– to show determination, agility and physical endurance while performing official tasks;

– to keep a diary of education (training) of a service dog;

– to qualitatively fulfill the requirements for storage, keeping and feeding of service dogs;

– to clean and protect the fixed dog from diseases and various injuries;

– to know the most common diseases and signs of dogs, as well as ways to provide them with the first aid;

– to clean the premises for a service dog, keep in proper condition and constant readiness of equipment and care items;

– to report to the Senior Canine Inspector of the remand center (penal institution) about the dog's disease immediately;

– to follow the rules of personal hygiene when working with a service dog.

The factors that ensure the smooth operation of canine teams are proposed and the factors that affect the performance of a service dog are specified, taking into account the specifics of service activities of remand prisons and penal institutions, among which the following should be noted:

– general condition of the body of a service dog;

– degree of preparedness (training) of a service dog;

– dog trainer’s knowledge, skills, abilities and experience to manage the behavior of a service dog during its use in specific circumstances;

– odorous situation in the area (place) of a service dog use;

– peculiarities of the odor trail (antiquity, wind, precipitation, atmospheric pressure);

– time of the year, time of the day;

– terrain (relief, vegetation, etc.);

– distracting environmental stimuli.

Key words: Junior Canine Inspectors, service dogs, effective use, principles, factors.

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