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Building a Basic Foundation for Search and Rescue Dog Training
Building a Basic Foundation provides an overview of the processes used to train SAR dogs through hundreds of tips for the novice and experienced dog handler. This instructional guide describes how to lay a solid foundation for training.
Handlers can take a Potential Canine Handler Test to evaluate their suitability for SAR. The reader will examine various disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, and Trailing Dogs to discover the intense training required in each area. Discover how SAR dog handlers prepare physically, mentally, and intellectually for SAR operations.
Learn how to select a SAR puppy prospect and how to provide obedience, agility, basic commands, and scenario-based training. Learn how to safely transport, including air transport, and other basic care-tips for the SAR dog handler.
Discover the industry standard for handler documentation including training logs, evaluations, and certifications. Learn how to prepare a training plan. Sample forms for each document are included.
Learn search techniques used by SAR dog handlers. lay the groundwork for the "alert" and delve into a discussion of how to "read" the dog. Explore Sympathy Alerts, Human Response Alerts, and handler cues to understand why dogs behave as they do. Gain a basic knowledge of Scent Theory and begin to appreciate its impact upon SAR dog handlers.
SAR ethics and professionalism are stressed. Actual SAR missions are described sharing lessons learned. BEST Practices and Tips are shared by experienced SAR dog handlers from across the nation. Enjoy getting to know REAL SAR dogs in over 50 photos.
An interesting read for non-SAR personnel and a must have for any potential SAR dog handler.
Handlers can take a Potential Canine Handler Test to evaluate their suitability for SAR. The reader will examine various disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, and Trailing Dogs to discover the intense training required in each area. Discover how SAR dog handlers prepare physically, mentally, and intellectually for SAR operations.
Learn how to select a SAR puppy prospect and how to provide obedience, agility, basic commands, and scenario-based training. Learn how to safely transport, including air transport, and other basic care-tips for the SAR dog handler.
Discover the industry standard for handler documentation including training logs, evaluations, and certifications. Learn how to prepare a training plan. Sample forms for each document are included.
Learn search techniques used by SAR dog handlers. lay the groundwork for the "alert" and delve into a discussion of how to "read" the dog. Explore Sympathy Alerts, Human Response Alerts, and handler cues to understand why dogs behave as they do. Gain a basic knowledge of Scent Theory and begin to appreciate its impact upon SAR dog handlers.
SAR ethics and professionalism are stressed. Actual SAR missions are described sharing lessons learned. BEST Practices and Tips are shared by experienced SAR dog handlers from across the nation. Enjoy getting to know REAL SAR dogs in over 50 photos.
An interesting read for non-SAR personnel and a must have for any potential SAR dog handler.
- GenresDogs
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First published January 1, 2007
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This book gives you alot of good information on training your dog . I have worked with dogs and my husband has trained dogs . This book was very helpful to me. Karen Kingrey
This book gives you alot of good information on training your dog . I have worked with dogs and my husband has trained dogs . This book was very helpful to me. Karen Kingrey
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