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Today, the use of trained detection dogs is growing exponentially both in volume and the number of disciplines. While the general public quickly associate detection dogs with police drug dogs, explosive detection dogs, or search and rescue (SAR) teams, the ever-expanding number of disciplines now includes use in medicine, conservation, eradication, safety, forensic evidence, environmental remediation, agriculture, and much more. This book will discuss all aspects of dog and handler training-both at the outset as well as working in teams in active deployment. Canine physiology, best practices, implementation, and continual testing for improved results will be emphasized throughout the book.
List of contents
If Only Dogs Could Drive. Historical Basis and Why We Use Dogs. Concepts of Training High Reliability. Preplanning for Success.
Building the Right Foundation. Selection, Preparation, and Groundwork. Scent Is for Work or Play.
The Best Dog in the Pack. Allow the Dog to Do the Work. Increasing Complexity and Independence. Deployment Ready Teams. Detection Discipline Specifics and Uses and Specifics.
Honesty Really Is the Best Policy. Standards and Certifications. Correcting for Improved Reliability.
About the author
Gene Papet is Executive Director of K9 Resources, LLC based in Cincinnati, Ohio. K9 Resources is a privately owned licensed investigative firm which specializes in the use of detection dogs serving the energy, power conversion, processing, construction, maritime, air cargo / transport, mining, law enforcement, and educational communities. He is interested in all aspects of study and use surrounding the training, testing, deployment, and validation of highly reliable trained detection canines commonly used by local, state and federal agencies, military, private security, and volunteer organizations.
Summary
Today, the use of trained detection dogs is growing exponentially both in volume and the number of disciplines. While the general public quickly associate detection dogs with police drug dogs, explosive detection dogs, or search and rescue (SAR) teams, the ever-expanding number of disciplines now includes use in medicine, conservation, eradication, safety, forensic evidence, environmental remediation, agriculture, and much more. This book will discuss all aspects of dog and handler training—both at the outset as well as working in teams in active deployment. Canine physiology, best practices, implementation, and continual testing for improved results will be emphasized throughout the book.
