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by American Rescue Dog Association (ARDA) (Author) "In 1961 a little girl became lost in Snohomish, Washington ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (18 Sep 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764567039
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764567032
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 180,891 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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Winner 1991 Maxwell Medallion
Best Special Volume

ABOUT THE FIRST EDITION

"...the techniques and the case studies here are so interesting that a read will prove rewarding to ordinary trainers and fanciers alike." ––Publisher s Weekly

From the devastation of the World Trade Center to earthquakes in Central Asia, search and rescue dogs have proven invaluable in helping to find victims of disasters whether man–made or natural.

First published in 1991 to critical acclaim, this newly expanded and revised edition of Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K–9 Hero, contains original, updated content. Chapters describe cutting–edge training techniques used for wilderness, disaster, cadaver dogs, and water searches, and by state and federal disaster organizations such as FEMA.

Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K–9 Hero, 2nd Edition provides:
∗ Clear, step–by–step lessons on training your dog for a variety of search and rescue operations
∗ Ways to keep your dog and yourself safe in the face of disaster
∗ Practical information on procedures and equipment for dogs, handlers, and human volunteers
∗ The ultimate experience of the interdependence of Human and Dog


Extensive photographs illustrate real–life missions, including images of Ground Zero and the Pentagon taken by ARDA volunteers after September 11, 2001.


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Winner 1991 Maxwell Medallion
Best Special Volume

ABOUT THE FIRST EDITION

"...the techniques and the case studies here are so interesting that a read will prove rewarding to ordinary trainers and fanciers alike." —Publisher’s Weekly

From the devastation of the World Trade Center to earthquakes in Central Asia, search and rescue dogs have proven invaluable in helping to find victims of disasters whether man–made or natural.

First published in 1991 to critical acclaim, this newly expanded and revised edition of Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K–9 Hero, contains original, updated content. Chapters describe cutting–edge training techniques used for wilderness, disaster, cadaver dogs, and water searches, and by state and federal disaster organizations such as FEMA.

Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K–9 Hero, 2nd Edition provides:

  • Clear, step–by–step lessons on training your dog for a variety of search and rescue operations
  • Ways to keep your dog and yourself safe in the face of disaster
  • Practical information on procedures and equipment for dogs, handlers, and human volunteers
  • The ultimate experience of the interdependence of Human and Dog

Extensive photographs illustrate real–life missions, including images of Ground Zero and the Pentagon taken by ARDA volunteers after September 11, 2001.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and Concise Reading, 16 Dec 2003
I have the second edition of this superb book and have found it to be the best training book of it's type that I have come across. It's training methods are explained clearly and in a way that encourages you to push you and your dog to greater things.

The section detailing the role of the SAR dogs at the Twin Towers site in New York in the days after September 11th 2001 is quite heart wrenching and I challenge anyone not to be moved by it.

If you have a SAR dog, are considering training one or are just interested in the work of Search and Rescue teams then this book is a must.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A general overview, 5 April 2009
By Tore Stirling Bade "Tore" (Spain) - See all my reviews
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This book gives you a general overview on US centric search and Rescue dogs, but it is not really a book that lends itself to been a training manual. There are however some good tips, if you want to train your dog.
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