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Looking for search and rescue training for my DS
Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:55 pm
by Skidgee
Hello all,
I am in Richmond, Texas which is a suburb of Houston. My husband and I want to train our Dutch Shepard's in Search and Rescue as a way of giving back! Our Dutchies are 8 months old and very smart, protective already and just lovable! So if anyone can recommend a person or facility that we can go to in the area we would be very appreciative!
Thanks!
Marie
Re: Looking for search and rescue training for my DS
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:19 pm
by Owned-By-Hendrix
Hi Marie!
As a fellow Texan I know there are a few SAR groups around you. As far as I could find out when I did my research about SAR training, most groups required you to be a member for a year (at least). I would check with your local SAR groups and ask them directly though - might be different where you are. I know there are a few SAR trainers out there too. I would ask to see what their background was too I did find a few fakes.
Re: Looking for search and rescue training for my DS
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 2:49 am
by Karin
I would contact your county SAR or sheriff and ask them what group or organization trains and provides mission ready dog teams. That will give you and idea who to contact. FYI, most groups will not train two handlers to one dog. The bond and working relationship is too unique and demanding. Also, my organization in CA says 2 years of hard training to get to mission ready so it is a commitment. Just so you know.
Check out the book SCENT OF THE MISSING by Sussanah Charleston. She worked out of Dallas and it is a relatively new book. Gives you an idea of the commitment involved but also might have some contact info.
karin