Last month, we talked to you about Jimmya dog with an extraordinary trajectory. This Belgian Shepherd Malinois / Alaskan Malamute cross, just over a year old, joined the police in April after being saved from wandering and taken care of by a SPA shelter. He thus succeeded his congener Maxretired.
Now part of the dog brigade of the Gard national police, he quickly became its “ mascot “. Jimmy was quick to confirm on the ground all the good things that were thought of him. He put an end to an episode of violence that occurred in the city center of Nimesan intervention during which he himself was targeted, reported ICI.fr on Thursday June 18.
The events took place on Wednesday evening, around 9:30 p.m. Jimmy and his dog handler were on patrol when a fight broke out between 2 individuals near the esplanade Charles de Gaulle.
The fight stopped by Jim despite his aggression
However, one of these people, clearly under the influence of alcohol, decided to attack the brave Jimmybut she was arrested and taken into police custody.
Woopets info: how do police dogs stay focused during stressful interventions?
Working dogs like Jimmy are specifically trained to remain calm in very hectic situations. This mastery is based on several elements:
- Early socialization to different environments, noises and crowds.
- Progressive learning of obedience, even in the presence of strong distractions.
- A close relationship of trust with the dog handler, which constitutes their main reference in the field.
- Regular monitoring of their physical and emotional state to avoid chronic stress or exhaustion.
Even the best trained dogs can be exposed to risks during interventions. This is why their protection and well-being are an integral part of the work of dog units.