Hundreds of tips are revealed to help handlers train the Search and
Rescue dog. This instructional guide describes the skills needed to lay
a solid foundation for successfully training the SAR dog. The reader
will examine disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains
Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, Disaster, and
Trailing dogs. Learn the skills needed to prepare physically, mentally,
and intellectually for SAR operations. Enjoy meeting REAL SAR dogs in
over 50 photos. Discover the industry standard for documentation
including training logs, evaluations, and certifications. Sample forms
for each are included. Explore Sympathetic Alerts, Human Response Alerts
and handler Cues to understand why dogs behave as they do. Gain a basic
knowledge of Scent Theory and learn how it impacts dog performance.
Ethics and professionalism are stressed as SAR dog handlers from across
the nation reveal their wisdom through TIPS and BEST PRACTICES.
