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Professional search and rescue workers consider Susan Bulandas Ready! Training the Search and Rescue Dog ?the bible of Search and Rescue (SAR), the most soughtafter 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 254page volume.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog'? A: 'Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog' provides comprehensive training methods for dogs specializing in various search and rescue disciplines, including wilderness, evidence, cadaver, water, avalanche, and disaster searches.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Susan Bulanda, an experienced professional in the search and rescue field.
- Q: What type of training does this book cover? A: The book covers training for search and rescue dogs, detailing specific methods for each type of search and providing guidance on managing search missions and training commands.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Ready!' is designed to assist both professional and volunteer search and rescue workers, making it useful for beginners as well as experienced handlers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog' have? A: The book consists of 254 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book includes color photographs and line drawings to help clarify difficult concepts.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: The book features a resources section and an index to assist readers in finding information easily.
- Q: When was 'Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1994.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for SAR workers? A: The book is considered a key resource for its detailed training methods, expert insights from a seasoned professional, and its comprehensive approach to various SAR missions.