In drive-through drills, what object does the MWD bite at the end of the drive?

• A. A Leash.
• B. A Kong.
• C. A training dummy.
• D. A toy ball.

Answer: (B)

At the end of a drive-through drill, the bite object is a Kong because it’s a durable, canine-friendly bite toy that the dog can grip securely and hold without dropping. The Kong is designed to withstand hard bites, resists punctures, and is easy for the handler to present and manage, making the end of the drill predictable and rewarding for the dog. Its shape gives a solid bite surface, which helps the dog lock on and maintain the hold until released, strengthening the association between completing the drive and receiving the reward.

A leash isn’t biteable, so it wouldn’t train the dog to target a proper bite object. A training dummy can be heavy or less engaging as a bite reward, and a ball, while tempting, tends to roll away or get damaged easily, making it unreliable as the end-of-drive reward.