Pantera - K9 Pursuit/Search Test

Pantera's pursuit/search for the suitability testing for the K9-Unit - k9-unit.deviantart.com/

Probably going to do more in this style. I like the more 'cartoony' look. Plus, it's more fun.

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Pantera was itching to get out of her crate on the ride to the field in which the test would be held. She gets so excited when she knows the opportunity to sink her teeth into something or someone draws near.
When Madera arrived at the field, she parked her car and calmly released Pantera from her crate. As she began to fit Pantera into an agitation harness, she started whimpering and wiggling as much as she could without interrupting Madera placing her harness.

As they went onto the field, Pantera's excitement seemed to slowly fade away. There were no blinds placed. No hurdle set up. No A-frame. It was a different field from where they usually practiced. Pantera sat next to Madera, looking around, but not quite sure what she was supposed to be looking for - until she saw him.

As soon as the decoy was in sight, she sprung to her feet - thankfully Madera had a good hold on her leash! She stood quietly for just a moment, until the decoy started toward the two of them. She began barking wildly and flailing in the air like a hooked fish that had leapt from the water. When he stopped, Pantera stared him down as if it were a battle of wills. As he retreated into the trees, Pantera continued her fit, shuffling side to side, springing into the air, even after the decoy was no longer visible. His escape seemed to frustrate her further.

Once Madera was instructed to release, Pantera bolted in the direction the decoy had gone, only slowing to find her way with her nose.
She came upon him, crouching behind a tree; she didn't hesitate for a moment to hold the decoy in place with her ferocious bark. Her snapping teeth were mere inches from his face, and her roar was deafening. The decoy moved slightly, which Pantera quickly engaged and it soon became a vicious battle of tug-of-war for the sleeve on his arm.

As Madera approached, Pantera had the decoy on the ground, thrashing her head side to side and only releasing her grip when instructed.