Search and Rescue dog training classes are vital if you want your dog to perform difficult rescue tasks.
While some of the basic commands can be learned in a normal dog training course, your dog needs specialized training in order to function at full capacity in difficult situations.
The National Association for Search and Rescue coordinates groups around the nation and certifies them so they can be called when someone is in need of being found, currently there are about 150 units.
To make sure every rescue canine is properly trained, they base most of their training on the pioneering work of Bill Syrotuck.
They also recommend several books like the American Rescue Dog Associations' Search and Rescue Dogs, and READY! The Training of the Search and Rescue Dog by Susan Beulanda.
Not every dog can be a rescue dog.
Most of these dogs need to be in great shape and have endurance and great physical ability.
Most commonly these breeds; German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Labradors, and Golden Retrievers are most used.
Also, if you want to be a dog handler for a search and rescue mission you yourself must be in shape and be able to traverse rough terrain and be able to read maps and follow GPS coordinates.
Having strict standards to be in a search and rescue units ensures that the lost person has the greatest chance of being found, and that the rescue team itself can do it in a safe manner without getting lost or injured.
While some of the basic commands can be learned in a normal dog training course, your dog needs specialized training in order to function at full capacity in difficult situations.
The National Association for Search and Rescue coordinates groups around the nation and certifies them so they can be called when someone is in need of being found, currently there are about 150 units.
To make sure every rescue canine is properly trained, they base most of their training on the pioneering work of Bill Syrotuck.
They also recommend several books like the American Rescue Dog Associations' Search and Rescue Dogs, and READY! The Training of the Search and Rescue Dog by Susan Beulanda.
Not every dog can be a rescue dog.
Most of these dogs need to be in great shape and have endurance and great physical ability.
Most commonly these breeds; German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Dobermans, Labradors, and Golden Retrievers are most used.
Also, if you want to be a dog handler for a search and rescue mission you yourself must be in shape and be able to traverse rough terrain and be able to read maps and follow GPS coordinates.
Having strict standards to be in a search and rescue units ensures that the lost person has the greatest chance of being found, and that the rescue team itself can do it in a safe manner without getting lost or injured.
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