Introduction to Water Recovery for K9s

​June 15-17, 2020
​Flagstaff, AZ

Have you ever considered doing water recovery with your K9 partner?  Do you have a K9 that has started on water recovery, but you would like more repetitions working from a boat and using large HRD sources?  This is the seminar for you!


JancyThis workshop presents an introduction to water recovery for K9s with an emphasis on shaping an indication from a boat using divers.  Basic search strategies for water search will be emphasized.  It is also a valuable workshop for intermediate K9s who need more foundational repetitions working from a boat and using large HRD sources.  

Topics Covered:
  • Water safety for K9 SAR scenarios
  • Introduction to shaping an indication from a boat.
  • Reinforcing commitment to HRD odor in a water context using large HRD sources. 
  • Teaching your K9 partner to 'drive the boat'
  • Search strategies for various types of water environments (lakes, rivers, etc..) 
  • Strategies for shoreline searches.  
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Trainers:
Kim Cooper, Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue Dogs
Jancy Watkins, Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue Dogs

Details: 
When:   June 15-17, 2020
(Event Hours:  0900-1700 Monday, Tuesday;  0900-1300 Wednesday)
  
Where:  Flagstaff, AZ
 
Cost:   $375 per handler with dog; $150 per handler without dog.
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Lunch will be included Monday and Tuesday on site.

​THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO COVID19.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR A FUTURE DATE.