Dog Training (sage study) - Revision history

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 === Amateur Status ===
-* '''[[Canine Handling I (sage ability)|Canine Handling I]]''': provides knowledge about the training and use of companionship dogs, working dogs and war dogs, with notes regarding species and additional benefits available to the character.
+:* '''[[Canine Handling I (sage ability)|Canine Handling I]]''': provides foundational knowledge on the training, management and utilisation of dogs across three primary roles: companionship, working and warfare. Characters gain insights into the behavioural characteristics of different breeds and species, allowing for more effective training and handling. The ability includes notes on the specific advantages and potential enhancements available when working with dogs tailored to these roles. For example, companionship dogs are trained for loyalty and obedience, working dogs are conditioned for specialised tasks like herding or search and rescue, and war dogs are prepared for combat scenarios, including attacking on command and guarding critical locations.
-* '''[[Dog Feeding & Diet (sage ability)|Dog Feeding & Diet]]''': provides the character with knowledge about what dogs eat, how much they should eat and how to tailor their diet for various circumstances.
+:* '''[[Dog Feeding & Diet (sage ability)|Dog Feeding & Diet]]''': equips the character with comprehensive knowledge of canine nutrition, focusing on what dogs eat, how much they require and how to adapt their diets to meet specific needs. It includes understanding the dietary requirements for different life stages, from puppies to senior dogs, as well as adjustments for varying levels of activity, health conditions and working roles. Additionally, this ability enables the character to identify signs of malnutrition or overfeeding and to prepare or select appropriate foods that promote optimal physical performance and longevity, ensuring the health and effectiveness of the dogs under their care.
-* '''[[Domesticate Dogs (sage ability)|Domesticate Dogs]]''': gives knowledge of how to nurture puppies to full growth, as well as the transitioning of both feral and wild dogs in order that they may be used as though tame.
+:* '''[[Domesticate Dogs (sage ability)|Domesticate Dogs]]''': This ability imparts expertise in raising puppies to full maturity and transforming feral or wild dogs into reliable, tame animals. It includes knowledge of techniques to build trust, establish dominance and condition behaviour in a way that aligns with the needs of the handler. For puppies, this ability covers nurturing practices, early training routines and socialization skills to produce well-adjusted adult dogs. For feral and wild dogs, it involves strategies for overcoming fear, aggression or independence, gradually acclimating them to human interaction and obedience.
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-* '''[[Canine Handling II (sage ability)|Canine Handling II]]''': provides greater control in managing the dog's form of attack and general use in battle conditions.
+:* '''[[Canine Handling II (sage ability)|Canine Handling II]]''': builds upon the foundational skills of [[Canine Handling I (sage ability)|Canine Handling I]], granting the character refined control over a dog's behaviour in combat scenarios. It provides expertise in directing a dog's specific form of attack, such as targeting vital areas or engaging multiple enemies. Additionally, it enhances the handler's ability to manage the dog's behaviour under the stress and chaos of battle conditions, ensuring that the animal remains focused, disciplined and effective throughout the engagement.
-* '''[[Dog Physiology (sage ability)|Dog Physiology]]''': includes the maintenance and restoration of health in dogs.
+:* '''[[Dog Physiology (sage ability)|Dog Physiology]]''': provides comprehensive knowledge of a dog's physical and biological systems, enabling the character to maintain and restore canine health. It includes understanding common ailments, injuries and diseases that affect dogs, as well as their symptoms and treatments. The character is equipped with the skills to perform basic medical procedures, such as cleaning wounds, setting bones and treating infections. Additionally, it includes preventative care techniques, such as maintaining proper grooming, managing exercise routines.
-* '''[[Truffle Dog (sage ability)|Truffle Dog]]''': enables the training of a dog or swine to hunt and root out truffles; the character must also possess the [[Mushroom Hunt (sage ability)|mushroom hunt]] ability.
+:* '''[[Truffle Dog (sage ability)|Truffle Dog]]''': allows the character to train a dog — or alternatively, a swine — to hunt and root out valuable truffles. Training involves conditioning the animal to recognize the scent of truffles and to dig carefully without damaging the prize. The character must also possess the [[Mushroom Hunt (sage ability)|mushroom hunt]] ability, as this knowledge is necessary for identifying truffle habitats and ensuring a productive search.
-* '''[[War Dog Training (sage ability)|War Dog Training]]''': inculcates basic war dog training into ordinary dogs, enabling them to perform effectively in combat.
+:* '''[[War Dog Training (sage ability)|War Dog Training]]''': imparts the knowledge and techniques necessary to transform ordinary dogs into disciplined and effective war dogs. It includes foundational training in combat readiness, such as conditioning the dog to withstand loud noises, chaos and physical stress. The character learns to train dogs to attack on command, defend specific targets and hold their ground in the face of danger. This ability also covers basic protective equipment for war dogs, such as padded armour, to increase their survivability in battle. War Dog Training ensures that even a non-combatant dog can be equipped with the skills and temperament necessary to serve effectively on the battlefield.
 === Expert Status ===
-* '''[[Canine Grip (sage ability)|Canine Grip]]''': enables the control of two or more dogs in combat simultaneously.
+:* '''[[Canine Grip (sage ability)|Canine Grip]]''': provides the expertise necessary to control and direct two or more dogs simultaneously during combat. The character learns to manage the coordination of multiple dogs, issuing precise commands to ensure they act in unison or independently as needed. This skill is particularly valuable in tactical situations where multiple dogs are used to overwhelm or outmaneuver opponents. Canine Grip also enhances the handler's ability to maintain control in chaotic battle conditions, ensuring that all dogs remain focused and effective.
-* '''[[Dire Handling (sage ability)|Dire Handling]]''': allows the character to accept dire wolves as a trained canine companions.
+:* '''[[Dire Handling (sage ability)|Dire Handling]]''': grants the character the knowledge and skill required to train and manage dire wolves as loyal companions. Dire wolves, being larger and more aggressive than ordinary dogs, require specialized techniques to establish trust, obedience and discipline. Dire Handling allows the character to harness the immense power and predatory instincts of these formidable creatures while maintaining control.
-* '''[[Dog Breeding (sage ability)|Dog Breeding]]''': allows the selective breeding of dogs with superior physical attributes, size, temperament, health and intelligence in the creation of high-quality bloodlines.
+:* '''[[Dog Breeding (sage ability)|Dog Breeding]]''': enables the character to selectively breed dogs with superior physical attributes, temperament, health, size and intelligence to produce high-quality bloodlines. By understanding canine genetics, the character can refine traits that enhance the dogs' performance in specific roles, such as herding, hunting, guarding or companionship. Dog Breeding also includes knowledge of maintaining the health of breeding stock, preventing hereditary diseases and managing the care of puppies to ensure their development into exceptional animals.
-* '''[[Dog Whispering (sage ability)|Dog Whispering]]''': facilitates silent communication through subtle cues and gestures, fostering a partnership in which the dog responds with near-telepathic capacity.
+:* '''[[Dog Whispering (sage ability)|Dog Whispering]]''': facilitates silent, near-invisible communication with dogs through subtle cues, gestures and body language. By mastering this skill, the character can foster a deep partnership with their canine companion, enabling the dog to respond as though guided by instinct or telepathy. Dog Whispering is invaluable in situations requiring stealth or subtlety, as it eliminates the need for audible commands that might alert enemies.
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-* '''[[Enhanced Canine (sage ability)|Enhanced Canine]]''': provides dogs with heightened agility and reflexes, enabling them to perform nearly supernatural acrobatic feats gracefully.
+:* '''[[Enhanced Canine (sage ability)|Enhanced Canine]]''': grants the knowledge and techniques to train dogs in developing heightened agility and reflexes, pushing their physical capabilities to extraordinary levels. Dogs trained under this ability can perform feats that border on the supernatural, such as leaping great distances, twisting mid-air to avoid attacks or navigating treacherous terrain with unmatched grace. The skill includes conditioning the animal to respond with precision to commands requiring complex manoeuvres, such as dodging incoming projectiles, scaling walls or maintaining balance on narrow or unstable surfaces.
-* '''[[Ride Canine (sage ability)|Ride Canine]]''': permits the character to ride a dire wolf or worg, provided the character's size is within the creature's boundaries, which may require the breeding of a large enough canine mount.
+*: '''[[Ride Canine (sage ability)|Ride Canine]]''': permits the character to train and ride dire wolves or worgs as mounts, provided the character's size falls within the creature's physical capacity. If the character is too large for typical specimens, the ability includes knowledge of how to breed larger dire wolves or worgs capable of bearing the rider's weight. Ride Canine also encompasses the skills needed to safely mount, dismount and control these creatures during travel or combat, ensuring the rider and mount act as a cohesive unit.
-* '''[[Unearthly Nose (sage ability)|Unearthly Nose]]''': empowers the dog with an ability to detect traces left by unnatural creatures, to uncover threats beyond the realm of the ordinary.  Includes some ability to detect invisible creatures.
+:* '''[[Unearthly Nose (sage ability)|Unearthly Nose]]''': empowers a dog to detect traces left by unnatural or supernatural creatures, uncovering threats beyond the ordinary. Trained dogs can identify the faintest signs of such beings, including undead, extraplanar entities or magical constructs. The skill also provides the dog with a limited capacity to sense invisible creatures by detecting disturbances in the environment, such as faint scents, vibrations or displaced air.
-* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to accept worgs as a trained canine companions.
+:* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to train and manage worgs as loyal companions. Worgs, known for their cunning and ferocity, require specialized techniques to build trust and discipline. Worg Handling ensures the character can harness these creatures' natural strength and intelligence while minimizing the risk of disobedience or aggression.

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-'''Dog training''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Animal Training (sage field)|Animal Training]], which encompasses a broad spectrum of abilities essential for working with canines as both companions and functional partners.  The ability involves expertise in various aspects such as domestication of wild dogs and wolves, hunting techniques, protection training, assisting in prey capture, tracking skills, sheep-herding proficiency, obedience to verbal commands, attacking on command,
+'''Dog training''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Animal Training (sage field)|Animal Training]], encompassing a wide array of abilities essential for working with canines both as loyal companions and as functional partners in specialized tasks. This study requires expertise in numerous areas, including the domestication of wild dogs and wolves, training for hunting techniques, and conditioning for protection and guarding roles. Trainers develop a deep understanding of canine behaviour and psychology, allowing them to foster strong, cooperative relationships with the animals under their care.
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-Furthermore, dog training includes the development of dogs with enhanced physical prowess and intelligence through selective breeding and specialized training programs. This comprehensive skill set equips individuals to effectively communicate with, nurture, and utilize dogs across a wide range of tasks and environments.
+Dog training involves teaching canines to perform a variety of tasks, such as assisting in prey capture, developing tracking skills, and honing sheep-herding proficiency. Additionally, it covers training dogs to respond obediently to verbal commands and signals, enabling them to attack on command or defend their handlers. Dogs may also be trained for scouting duties, search and rescue operations, and scent detection, with specific emphasis on identifying substances such as narcotics, explosives, or missing persons. These skills make trained dogs invaluable in diverse settings, from domestic households to law enforcement, military operations, and wilderness expeditions.
 == Sage Abilities ==

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 * '''[[Canine Grip (sage ability)|Canine Grip]]''': enables the control of two or more dogs in combat simultaneously.
-* '''[[Dire Handling (sage ability)|Dire Handling]]''': allows the character to accept a dire wolf as a trained canine companion.
+* '''[[Dire Handling (sage ability)|Dire Handling]]''': allows the character to accept dire wolves as a trained canine companions.
 * '''[[Dog Breeding (sage ability)|Dog Breeding]]''': allows the selective breeding of dogs with superior physical attributes, size, temperament, health and intelligence in the creation of high-quality bloodlines.

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	* '''[[Unearthly Nose (sage ability)\|Unearthly Nose]]''': empowers the dog with an ability to detect traces left by unnatural creatures, to uncover threats beyond the realm of the ordinary. Includes some ability to detect invisible creatures.		* '''[[Unearthly Nose (sage ability)\|Unearthly Nose]]''': empowers the dog with an ability to detect traces left by unnatural creatures, to uncover threats beyond the realm of the ordinary. Includes some ability to detect invisible creatures.

−	* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)\|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to accept ~~a worg~~ as a trained canine ~~companion~~.	+	* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)\|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to accept worgs as a trained canine companions.

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	* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)\|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to accept a worg as a trained canine companion.		* '''[[Worg Handling (sage ability)\|Worg Handling]]''': allows the character to accept a worg as a trained canine companion.
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	See also,<br>		See also,<br>

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-'''Dog training''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Animal Training (sage field)|Animal Training]], which enables the use of dogs as [[Work Animals|working animals]] and companions, giving the character skill in rearing, breeding and training of dogs. Abilities should include domesticating wild dogs & wolves, hunting, protection, assist in the capture of prey, tracking, sheep-herding, obeying verbal commands, [[Attacking in Combat|attacking]], dog-sledding, scouts, search and rescue, sniffing out specific substances, identifying enemies and acting as guards, as well as the development of more powerful and intelligent dogs.
+'''Dog training''' is a [[Sage Study|sage study]] in the [[Sage Field|field]] of [[Animal Training (sage field)|Animal Training]], which encompasses a broad spectrum of abilities essential for working with canines as both companions and functional partners.  The ability involves expertise in various aspects such as domestication of wild dogs and wolves, hunting techniques, protection training, assisting in prey capture, tracking skills, sheep-herding proficiency, obedience to verbal commands, attacking on command,
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 * '''[[Dog Feeding & Diet (sage ability)|Dog Feeding & Diet]]''': provides knowledge in these matters, ensuring the continued  vigour of canine allies.
-* '''[[Domesticate Dogs (sage ability)|Domesticate Dogs]]''': gives the basic training to dogs, enabling them to respond to basic commands in order to perform as working animals.
+* '''[[Domesticate Dogs (sage ability)|Domesticate Dogs]]''': gives the basic training to dogs, enabling them to respond to basic commands in order to perform as [[Work Animals|working animals]].
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-* '''[[Dog Breeding (sage ability)|Dog Breeding]]''': selecting
+* '''[[Canine Grip (sage ability)|Canine Grip]]''': enables the control of two or more dogs in combat simultaneously.
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