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A Sample of 2016 Events 


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SAR Dog Basics

 Have you ever thought about wanting to become a Search and Rescue (SAR) Dog Handler but were not sure how or where to start?  This class is for you! Topics covered include and overview of SAR dogs,  the “commitment” needed for this work, K9 learning theory, history of SAR Dogs, selection of the SAR K9, SAR K9 types, K9 development, and much more.
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K9 Skills for SAR

This workshop presents training methods and techniques for teaching the essential and foundational skills necessary to field the well prepared SAR Dog. This class will include some lecture, demonstrations and a large amount of field exercises.  The curriculum is especially valuable for those already involved in First Responder activities, such as Fire Fighters or EMTs.  This class is targeted towards teaching students and K9s the foundational skills needed by a SAR Dog. Training for all types of SAR Dogs will be undertaken.  Area, Detection/HRD and Disaster.  
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Water Search for HRD K9s

This event is appropriate for all levels of HRD dogs and area search dogs seeking more experience searching for human remains in the water environment.  Topics discussed  include scene safety, search strategy and tactics, theory, final response, and determination of victim location. Searching is performed from shoreline and boat. 
SAR Dog Challenge
Have you been looking for an opportunity to really challenge yourself and your k9 partner with unique and exciting scenarios? Do you want to get out of the “usual routine” with your training drills? We have just the weekend for you to do this…….and more! Join us at Camp Atterbury’s outstanding training facility where you and your partner will improve your abilities as a team. Exercises will include agility, directionals, obedience and search problems/scenarios. Single and double blind exercises will test you and your dog. 

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  • Educational Resources
    • Search Dog Disciplines >
      • Disaster >
        • Disaster First Responder
      • Wilderness/Area Search
      • Tracking/Trailing
      • Human Remains Detection (HRD)
      • Water HRD
    • Videos
    • Documents
  • In Memory
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