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A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TRAINING AND WORKING THE TRAILING DOG
by John Lutenberg & Linda Porter
A guideline for training and maintenance of the trailing dog. A combination of personal training experience, working knowledge of trailing dogs and training methods and tips from around the nation which have proven to be sound and reliable. |
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ANALYSIS OF LOST PERSON BEHAVIOR
by William Syrotuck
An aid to search planning for search and rescue units, this is a scientific study of the behavior of lost persons. |
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AVALANCHE! HASTY SEARCH: THE CARE AND TRAINING OF AVALANCHE SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS
by Patti Burnett
Details SAR training for avalance rescue, starting with puppy selection. Also covers handler preparation, equipment, training from beginning to advanced, health, certification, search strategy, public relations, and missions. |
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BASIC ESSENTIALS: MAP AND COMPASS
by Cliff Jacobson
Discover techniques for choosing and using the right type of compass, reading and understanding contour lines, plotting a course and finding your way through the wilderness, using a map and compass and a GPS receiver. |
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BE EXPERT WITH MAP & COMPASS
by Bjorn Kjellstrom
Recommended by our tracking customers, a complete guide to Orienteering including understanding maps, finding bearings, and traveling in the wilderness.
Will ship in 2 weeks. |
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CADAVER DOG HANDBOOK: FORENSIC TRAINING AND TACTICS FOR THE RECOVERY OF HUMAN REMAINS
by Andrew Rebmann & Edward David
Sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. |
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INTRODUCTION TO LAND SEARCH PROBABILITIES AND CALCULATIONS
by William Syrotuck
Presents the scientific, theoretical probabilities of finding lost persons (elderly, children, handicapped, hunters, etc.) in any given area. |
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K9 SEARCH AND RESCUE
by Resi Gerritsen & Ruud Haak
In a disaster, a trained search and rescue dog can greatly increase the chances of victims being found in time and rescued. This book outlines a new method of training S & R dogs developed by the authors in Austria. |
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PRACTICAL SCENT DOG TRAINING
by Lue Button
Step-by-step training guide for air scent, evidence search, disaster search and AKC tracking test. |
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READY TO SERVE, READY TO SAVE
by Susan Bulanda
Collection of actual missions written by leaders in the SAR field. Conveys the harsh reality of what is is truly like to be a rescuer and offers a look at SAR personnel and the psychological impact on the rescuers.
Will Ship on: 12/18/06 |
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SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS: TRAINING THE K-9 HERO, 2ND EDITION
by ARDA
Teaches what it takes to train a true canine hero. The emphasis is on handler and unit training, but principles of obedience as well as handler readiness and equipment are explored. |
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SEARCH DOG TRAINING, HOW TO GET STARTED DVD
by Ed Stopper & Madde Watts
What is needed from both dog & handler for various disciplines in SAR: puppy selection and training, record keeping, the search game, more. Will inspire you to get involved! Video, manual, and field guide. |
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SOME GRID SEARCH TECHNIQUES
by William Syrotuck
Scientific studies of some of the most important aspects of search and rescue work. |
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THE LOST PET CHRONICLES - ADVENTURES OF A K-9 COP TURNED PET DETECTIVE
by Kat Albrecht
This is the remarkable story of Kat Albrecht, the nation's first law-enforcement-based pet detective. Her experiences are astonishing, revealing time-tested methods that could one day help you find a lost pet. |
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TRACKING FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS: A PRACTICAL MANUAL FOR NOVICE AND ADVANCED HANDLERS
by Boguslaw Gorny
Practical advice on every facet of training dogs for this vital work, from choosing dogs to training tracklayers, from basic training to training with complex search scripts. It is geared to preparing dog and handler for real search situations. |
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TRAINING THE DISASTER SEARCH DOG
by Shirley Hammond
Whether you want to help your community recover victims in case of a local disaster or you wish to select and train a dog to become part of a certified FEMA search team, this is the first book written that tells you how to do it. Choosing the right dog, teaching the dog to alert on possible victims, and detailed training regimens. |
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WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER, 2ND EDITION
by Buck Tilton & Tom Burke
A text for the recognition, treatment, and prevention of wilderness emergencies. You'll learn about patient assessment and evacuation and strengthen your ability to improvise when ideal materials are not at hand. |