The Sarah Connor Charm School
First Line of Defense
Sarah Connor: "I was dreaming about dogs"
Kyle Reese: "We use them to spot Terminators."
--The Terminator
Kyle Reese told Sarah that dogs were used in his time to tell if a Terminator was attempting to infiltrate. This isn't surprising to any dog people among
 Brandy --Click to meet SeigeRat's First Line of Defense |
us as dogs do have more sense than we usually do in telling when someone or something isn't quite right. So the Sarah Connor Charm School has a diverse K9 training unit, offering basic training for those just looking for a companion to give them warning about any Terminators, Aliens or zombies that might be entering their territory to those looking for full protection animals, search and rescue dogs and various other duties we might need help in.
Many of our students keep their animals as companions and guardians without further training. Others are involved in Shutzhund or Search and Rescue. Of course, some participate in events not associated with our preparation, but do help create a strong and positive bond between warrior and companion. Only positive training methods are approved by the Sarah Connor Charm School, if for no other reason but you do want your animal to not consider that leaving you to the mercy of the Terminators without warning is in her or his best interest. Positive
Lur the Rabbit --- read his story and meet the Patrol Pigs , Leave's First Line |
training methods create a positive bond.
Pepino ---click to meet him and Nimue the watch cat, Thistle's First Line of Defense |
Size does not matter and while dogs were the animals we know for sure were helpful in Reese's future, we are well aware that all animals are about spotting the "unnatural" so those of us not "dog people" or who want a variety of animals around us, have many options. Cats, ferrets, rabbits, gerbils, rats, even pet birds may be excellent early warning companions. Horses as well, although as most of us do not live with horses in our homes, some might find a smaller back up is needed when we're not out with them.
One danger we do all have to face is that some of our animals,
whether trained in attack or not, may be determined to fight
off the Terminators. This may lead to a great loss for those of us left behind.
If possible we do try to include training to run after warning, but it may
not be in the nature of all our companions to do so.
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The Sarah Connor Charm School HIGHLY recommends that all companion animals of any species be adopted. You'll never have a more faithful companion than one you gave a second chance to. You will find links and a search widget here to Petfinder where, if you are looking, you can find adoptable pets in your area. Remember that even if you are seeking a purebred, for what ever reason, you will find that there are those looking desperately for homes. If for any reason you feel you must buy a pet instead of adopting, do not buy from a pet shop or other outlet for puppy mills or from irresponsible backyard breeders who thought "Trixie would make a cute mommy" but only from a responsible breeder. But, seriously, adoption is the best option.
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