“First, we’ll get the facts and permission in order.”

At the military base, Ben began the required request.

He explained that his daughter had written an educational report about Scout.

The school might ask him to verify the training terminology.

He wasn’t requesting an unscheduled public appearance or a special exception to ordinary working-dog rules.

The proposed visit would be educational.

Scout would remain under his control.

Any demonstration would involve an approved training object and a passive alert.