Disaster Search Dog teams save lives! Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. Highly trained Disaster Search Dog (DSD) teams are an increasingly important component in response efforts to save lives in the face of terrorist attacks, earthquakes and floods-and training these teams has never been more important. Whether you aspire to have your dog ready to help your community in case of a local disaster or you wish to select and train a dog to ...
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Disaster Search Dog teams save lives! Quick response to natural and man-made disasters can mean the difference between life and death for trapped victims. Highly trained Disaster Search Dog (DSD) teams are an increasingly important component in response efforts to save lives in the face of terrorist attacks, earthquakes and floods-and training these teams has never been more important. Whether you aspire to have your dog ready to help your community in case of a local disaster or you wish to select and train a dog to become part of a certified FEMA, DSD team, this is the first book written that tells you how to do it. Training the Disaster Search Dog describes the step-by-step training methods that human-dog teams use to locate victims in rubble and is based on the author's 28 years of field experience. You will learn: -To teach DSD skills using positive training techniques. -How to build and train with the specialized equipment used in training. -How to prepare to pass the FEMA Type I and Type II DSD tests. -What it is like to be part of a disaster recovery effort. Here is what other dog professionals have to say: A great book! For anyone seriously interested in learning what it takes to train a Disaster Search Dog...a book that I can refer to aspiring dog handlers. It guides you through selection of a perfect puppy through training a mission-ready disaster dog. Anne McCurdy, Canine Training Director, FEMA Indiana Task Force 1, Lead Canine Evaluator for FEMA/DHS Canine Evaluations Training the Disaster Search Dog takes a step-by-step approach in getting a dog ready for a deployment. It takes you through the training, the FEMA certification and the deployment processes. Shirley does not just tell you what to do; she explains the logic behind each skill the disaster search dog needs to know. Every person considering becoming a disaster search dog handler, or already is one, should read this book. Debra Tosch, Executive Director National Disaster Search Dog Foundation There are lots of skilled dog handlers throughout the world, but only a very limited number have the willingness, experience and skills to train others in the highly specialized field of disaster search. Shirley's book, Training the Disaster Search Dog, represents a landmark in the field and is a must for DSD handlers and agencies throughout the world. Janelle Mackie, Coordinator of New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue Dogs
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