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We maintain this section of our site in tribute to our dogs, Snickers, Brady, and Amanda.
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K-9 SAR COMMANDS
READY - keys dog up, dog acknowledges with a bark that he is indeed ready to go
WHAT IS IT? – for a scent specific search, dog will catalog scent on article
FIND HUMAN – search for live human (scent discriminating or non-discriminating search)
GOOD FIND – Acknowledge that the dog found the search subject
GOOD ID – acknowledge that the dog found correct search subject, matching catalogued scent (scent discrimination)
GOOD CHECK – acknowledge that the dog found POD (possibility of detection)
GOOD SNIFF – good sniff
WORK IT OUT – time to problem-solve
THAT A BOY/GIRL!, WAY TO GO! – positive verbal reinforcement
SHOW ME - refind (area search)
STAY – dog holds position and doesn’t move
STAY CLOSE – dog should keep close to handler
BACK TO WORK, WORK IT SOME MORE -dog should get back on the search mission after a break or to continue searching
EASY – dog should slow down, less drive, more concentration on task
STAND – dog stands to put on SAR gear
LEAVE IT – don’t bother with that, refers to anything that the dog should not be paying attention to on a search (ie. animal droppings, wild game, physical evidence, etc.)
HERE – directs dog where to go
CHECK IT OUT – directs dog to search a particular area
CHECK HERE – directs dog to search a specific spot
GO – to send dog or build up speed or drive
TURN AROUND – directs dog to turn around
COME – recalls dog back to handler
OK – dog is off command, exercise is finished
GOOD DOG – positive reinforcement for a job well done – pets, love, hugs and kisses, playtime!
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This is a tribute to our K-9 Search & Rescue Team, now retired.
Please look through some examples of our SAR K-9 cadet training regiment photo gallery, featuring Snickers, Brady, and Amanda, our search team, now retired.
SAR K9 Trail Scenting #1 #2 #3
SAR K9 Area Search #1 #2 #3
Area Search Report/Refind sequence
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