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Man-Trackers & Dog Handlers in Search &
Rescue: Basic Guidelines and Information by
Fuller, Johnson, Koester. This book explores the unique
combination of Search & Rescue dog teams and Man-trackers. This
combination might be the most effective tool management has for rapid
finds. The
book introduces each type of resource and then educates each team as to
the capabilities and limitations of each. It also explodes common
myths and legends associated with each resource. Perhaps most useful
is the final chapter which outlines several different training exercises
that both trackers and handlers might use.
ISBN: 1-879471-31-0 2000 dbS Productions 98pp $9.95 |
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Ready!
The Training of the Search and Rescue Dog by
Susan Bulanda. 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 television 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. Nominated as Best Book
of the Year in its category by the Dog Writer's Association.
ISBN: 0944875416 Doral Publishing 1995 170pp $21.20
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On
Trail! A Practical Guide to the Working Bloodhound
and other Search and Rescue Dogs by Jan Tweedie.
The author is a law enforcement officer who trains bloodhounds for both
search and rescue and criminal work. On the Trail! is for anyone who
wants to train a dog for search and rescue, learn about man-trailing, or
bone up on the latest techniques. The author takes the reader step-by-step
from raising a puppy or selecting a trailing dog through basic training
and health concerns. She details beginning and advanced training
techniques, explains the records and documentation required, and goes
through field trailing and criminal work. The end result is a reliable
search and rescue dog ready to go to work.
ISBN: 1577790057 1998 Alpine 217 pgs. $19.95 |
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Practical
Scent Dog Training by Lou Button. This is
an excellent book. It's a step by step practical training guide for air
scent, evidence search, disaster search, and tracking tests. You can start
with very young puppies. Not only that, but many of the training methods
outlined can be used just for fun, even if you're not in search and
rescue. I recommend this book to everyone interested in seeing their dogs
use their noses, whether they are interested in actually doing search and
rescue, just want to know a little more about SAR, or want to play around
with the concepts.
ISBN: 0931866472 Alpine 1990 $15.95
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Scent
and the Scenting Dog by Bill Syrotuck.
Another classic text largely responsible for the explosion of trained SAR
dogs in the United States. Everything you need to know about scent
and scent theory. The pertinent aspects of some theories are examined,
and others are interpreted as they relate to the dog's ability to perceive
a human's presence and to discriminate one human from another. Good
information on how to apply air scent dogs in the field.
ISBN: 091412403X 1972 Barkleigh $10.82
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Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods
by Glen Johnson. This book is the standard for anyone
interested in training dogs to track. Included in the book is the Tracking
Trainers Handbook, a great reference for working in the field. Glen R.
Johnson brought his many years of experience and innovation to write was
has become the "bible" of trackers everywhere. His experience
ranged from military dog work, to detection of toxic pipeline leaks using
dogs.
ISBN: 0-91412404-8 Barkleigh 1999 214pp $20
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Enthusiastic
Tracking by William Sanders. The
training method described here is a systematic technique that works for
almost all dogs. It is a structured and careful method, leaving very
little learning to chance. Because the dog must lead the handler down the
track, motivational techniques are emphasized throughout the training
process. The method prepares a dog and handler both for their first
tracking test and the advanced TDX test. This training method is ideal for
trainers who want a well laid-out plan that has a long history of success
in training dogs to track. Written more for AKA tracking but still a
great source.
ISBN: 1-89211922-6 Rime 1998 160pp $24.95
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