الأحد، 17 ديسمبر 2017

Discovering K9 Search And Rescue Training For Pets

By Donna Schmidt


When it comes to training dogs, it can often be a difficult process. As such, the earlier one starts training a puppy basic commands the better. When it comes to K9 search and rescue training, lessons need start as early as possible. Although, it should be noted that a dog can not be certified in search and rescue operations until having reached adulthood.

Even when it comes to family pets, dogs can often be life savers. For, if a dog owner and dog attends a SAR training program, the dog can learn how to locate family members and to alert when imminent dangers are present. For breeds that can learn to sniff, the dog could also be useful in locating a family member should one go missing.

In most cases, these training courses are provided by volunteers and can either be taught by an individual or through a certified course. When it comes to getting a dog involved with working with first responders, it is often advised the animal complete all courses in an official program. Whereas, when training a pet, most any type of training is adequate as long as it teaches the basic commands along with scenting techniques.

For those looking to get a pet involved in actual search and rescue, it should be noted that the dog will be involved in rescuing people during natural disasters, man-made attacks, and are often used in missing person cases. In many cases, the animal can provide irreplaceable, life saving service of all kinds whether working with law enforcement or other first responders.

In addition, in some cases pets training in SAR do not need an owner or handler to accompany them. Whereas, for those going through training to become involved in search and rescue missions and work with first responders, the owner or handler is also required to go through such training. For, there are often times when a handler, owner or trainer might need to follow the dog into a waterway, climb a mountain or search through areas of a natural disaster.

K9s involved in this area often work to find people and provide aid in a number of dangerous situations. While the animals are often taught to alert people to imminent danger, the notifications do not always precede an incident. In these situations, the individual and animal must be able to start working immediately to locate and provide aid to those in need.

As a dog has a strong sense of smell, there are three types of scenting dogs working in search and rescue operations. These are, ground disturbance, air-scenting and ground disturbance. While some dogs are trained in all areas, there are also some whom are only trained in one specific area as related to scent. For example, while a dog may be trained to sniff out bombs or drugs, others may only be trained in scenting for a specific smell based on clothing or other items.

Whether a pet, or trained professional, these dogs often use scents to locate as instructed. In some cases, this could be bombs, drugs, individuals or areas impacted by a natural disaster. While pets can take SAR classes as young as 12 weeks old, dogs must have reached adulthood before any certification or license can be granted.




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