Download or read book Ready written by Susan Bulanda and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional search and rescue workers consider Susan Bulanda's Ready! Training the Search and Rescue Dog "the bible of Search and Rescue (SAR)," the most sought-after book of its kind detailing canine search and rescue. This second edition, expanded and revised with new color photography, provides readers with the necessary training methods for dogs in various SAR disciplines, including wilderness, evidence, cadaver, water, avalanche, and disaster searches. The author, an experienced SAR professional, details the goals, target skills, and potential problems at each training level of every SAR discipline.Ready! provides descriptions of every type of search, including specific training methods to accomplish each SAR discipline. Professional and volunteer SAR workers will profit from the Bulandas' expertise on training the dog to alert, managing the search mission, choosing and socializing a SAR dog, and how to train dogs for specific commands (such as bar, turn around, go to an object, check, slow, crawl through and others). Readers curious about the fascinating work of the SAR canine will enjoy the general chapters about the history of SAR, an explanation of how dogs use scent to locate people or objects, and the functions of the SAR dog.This highly specialized training manual offers precise direction for SAR workers for every possible kind of mission, identifying the goals, target skills, methods and problem solving for each type of search. Color photographs and line drawings help to elucidate difficult concepts explained in the text. A resources section and index conclude this 254-page volume.
Download or read book Guide to Search and Rescue Dogs written by Angela Eaton Snovak and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Search and rescue dogs are invaluable members of certified rescue teams designated to locate accident victims and lost adults and children in wilderness areas and at disaster scenes. This book presents advice and guidance for rescue dog handlers, with information on how dogs scent, and detailed instruction on training of both dogs and their handlers. The author discusses rescue specialties where dogs are a critical resource in specific circumstances that include avalanche rescue, locating drowning victims, and locating both the living and the dead in the wake of plane crashes, earthquakes, and other calamities. The text is supplemented with color photos and helpful line art.
Download or read book Search and Rescue Dogs written by American Rescue Dog Association and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Search and Rescue Dogs: Traning Methods," the ARDA teaches everyone what it takes to make a true canine hero. With emphasis on handler and unit training, the principles of obedience as well as handler readiness and equipment are explored. Of particular value is the detailed information on conditioning and first aid for search dogs. The chapters on organizing and carrying out a search will be of great interest to anyone who may wonder how a dog's mind works and to what extent it can be trained. "Search and Rescue Dogs," in the authoritative voice of ARDA, explores the ultimate experience of the interdependence of Man and Dog.
Download or read book Building a Basic Foundation for Search and Rescue Dog Training written by J. C. Judah and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Training the Disaster Search Dog written by Shirley Hammond and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. This is a step-by-step guide to training dogs to the FEMA level for this important work.
Download or read book Search and Rescue Dogs on the Job written by Mirella S. Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes how search and rescue dogs are trained and offers real-life examples of the dogs in action.
Download or read book Guide to Search and Rescue Dogs written by Angela Eaton Snovak and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Search and rescue dogs are invaluable members of certified rescue teams designated to locate accident victims and lost adults and children in wilderness areas and at disaster scenes. This book presents advice and guidance for rescue dog handlers, with information on how dogs scent, and detailed instruction on training of both dogs and their handlers. The author discusses rescue specialties where dogs are a critical resource in specific circumstances that include avalanche rescue, locating drowning victims, and locating both the living and the dead in the wake of plane crashes, earthquakes, and other calamities. The text is supplemented with color photos and helpful line art.
Download or read book Ready written by Susan Bulanda and published by Doral Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All America is thrilled by Search and Rescue missions, especially when the well-trained dogs are brought in to save victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and man-made disasters. We watch with fascination and horror as these tales unfold across our TV sets. This is one of the few comprehensive books on the training of SAR dogs. It is a complete approach to training for this type of dog.
Download or read book Search Rescue Dogs written by Phyllis Raybin Emert and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the history, training, uses, and breeds of search and rescue dogs and discusses such organizations as the National Police Bloodhound Association and the American Rescue Dog Association.
Download or read book Water Rescue Dogs written by Sara Green and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For some dog breeds, swimming comes naturally. They are large enough to brave the waters, their feet are made to paddle, and their endurance allows for long-distance swims. What separates a swimmer from a rescue dog, however, is the instinct to save lives. Meet the fearless water rescue dogs in this book for young readers.
Download or read book Wildlife Search and Rescue written by Rebecca Dmytryk and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a comprehensive guide on ‘best practices’ and suggested standards for response to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. This valuable resource covers the fundamentals of wildlife rescue, from ‘phone to field’, including safe and successful capture strategies, handling and restraint techniques and initial aid. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a must have for anyone interested in knowing what to do when they are face to face with a wild animal in need, or for anyone involved in animal rescue. While the book focuses on wildlife native to North America, much of the information and many of the techniques are applicable to other species, including domestic dogs and cats. Visit www.wiley.com/go/dmytryk/wildlifeemergency to access the figures from the book.
Download or read book K9 Search and Rescue written by Resi Gerritsen and published by Dog Training Press. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training that works by harnessing your dog’s instincts. Learn how to: Stimulate your dog’s natural hunting drive for effective SAR training. Start your dog’s training program with an easy, three-step process. Develop skills in a variety of search operations, including wilderness, avalanche and disaster scenarios. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak have trained search and rescue dogs for more than 30 years and have taken part in rescue operations around the world. They serve as training directors and international judges for the International Red Cross Federation, the United Nations, the International Rescue Dog Organization and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). Based on their decades of study and experience, their innovative SAR training method is rooted in a firm, scientific understanding of K9 instincts. Step-by-step instructions, dozens of illustrations and photographs from the field establish a professional K9 SAR program to benefit both beginners and experts. Get a free ebook through the Shelfie app with the purchase of a print copy.
Download or read book Building a Basic Foundation for Search and Rescue Dog Training written by J. C. Judah and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basic training book provides an overview of the processes used to train SAR dogs through hundreds of tips for the novice and experienced dog handler. The instructional guide describes how to lay a solid foundation for any type of SAR dog training. It takes potential handlers through a Canine Handler Test, explanations of the various SAR dog disciplines, and how to prepare physically, mentally and intellectually for SAR operations. In addition it discusses how to transport, document training and searches, provides certification information and forms, discusses alerts, scent theory, ethics, professionalism, and actual SAR missions from across the United States. Over 50 photos of real working dogs area included. This best practices edition is a must have for any serious SAR dog handler.
Download or read book Search Dog Training written by Sandy Bryson and published by Search Equipment Company. This book was released on 1984 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Search and Rescue Dogs written by American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA) and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner 1991 Maxwell Medallion Best Special Volume ABOUT THE FIRST EDITION "...the techniques and the case studies here are so interesting that a read will prove rewarding to ordinary trainers and fanciers alike." --Publisher s Weekly From the devastation of the World Trade Center to earthquakes in Central Asia, search and rescue dogs have proven invaluable in helping to find victims of disasters whether man-made or natural. First published in 1991 to critical acclaim, this newly expanded and revised edition of Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero, contains original, updated content. Chapters describe cutting-edge training techniques used for wilderness, disaster, cadaver dogs, and water searches, and by state and federal disaster organizations such as FEMA. Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero, 2nd Edition provides: * Clear, step-by-step lessons on training your dog for a variety of search and rescue operations * Ways to keep your dog and yourself safe in the face of disaster * Practical information on procedures and equipment for dogs, handlers, and human volunteers * The ultimate experience of the interdependence of Human and Dog Extensive photographs illustrate real-life missions, including images of Ground Zero and the Pentagon taken by ARDA volunteers after September 11, 2001.
Download or read book Canine Tracking Guide written by Don Abney and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canine Tracking Guide details the two most common uses of the canine nose: following blood trails for wounded game and tracking humans (from lost children and missing hikers, to escaped convicts). The author explains the concept of human scent and how the amazing canine nose functions and then elaborates on the basic training principles, commands, exercises and patterns used in tracking work. Whether a reader is working with hunting dogs, police dogs, cadaver dogs or competition dog, this guide offers the correct information needed for every tracking pursuit.
Download or read book Canine Search and Rescue written by Keith M. Pigg and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canine search and rescue teams often provide a life-saving edge in tracking a missing person, offering hope to parents, family members, and law enforcement officials. These teams rely on highly trained dogs and use the same basic techniques that have been handed down for hundreds of years, creating an unforgettable experience for those involved. In this personal recollection, author and lifelong dog handler Keith M. Pigg explores the world of canine search and rescue, recalling his partnership with Cleo, a female bloodhound he raised and trained from puppyhood. He shares training exercises, philosophies, and tips while describing the events of actual cases that he and Cleo worked over their twelve years together. Together they tracked both missing people and fugitives, giving eight years of volunteer service to a county emergency services agency. Through long nights, harrowing searches, and the occasional injury, Pigg and Cleo worked to save lives and bring fleeing criminals to justice. Presenting an in-depth, firsthand look at training and real-life casework, this narrative guide reveals life on the trail for a canine search-and-rescue team.
