The Paper Boat Project (Stefan Heiberg) · video

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Stefan Heiberg evaluates the suitability of Belgian Malinois dogs as onboard security for cruisers concerned about piracy.5:00 He interviews a professional trainer in South Africa to discuss the breed's temperament, trainability, and ability to guard property or children.5:06 The trainer demonstrates the dog's protective instincts by simulating a theft of a vehicle and personal gear, showing how the animal engages an intruder.14:43 Heiberg wears a protective bite suit to experience the force of a takedown, noting the dog's speed and impact.11:56 The trainer explains that these dogs can be trained to assess threats and neutralize intruders before they can draw a weapon.9:47 While the demonstration confirms the breed's effectiveness as a deterrent, Heiberg concludes that he is not yet ready to commit to keeping a guard dog on his own vessel.13:30

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