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Benefits Of A Canine SAR

By Amanda Powell


There are situations where people or objects might get lost in the woods, water, snow and so on. Looking for them can be very challenging more so when you do not know where to start. Canine SAR is very helpful under such circumstances. They are able to search for the missing subject with their handlers speeding up the entire mission. Here are some of the importance they have

There is training that the animals have to undergo before working. These dogs work by smelling scent emitted by humans. These particles are airborne and will be carried by wind through larger distances. They are trained to locate the scent to where it is coming from. They, therefore, can do this after a short while locating the missing individuals.

Through research, it has been found out that they are able to cover larger areas than human beings. They can cover an area meant for about fifty trained individuals. This makes the work quick, easy and cost saving in return. Placement, on the other hand, needs an understanding of what should be done together with the strength and shortcomings involved.

These kinds of dogs are able to assist at any time be it day or night. They are most useful during the night when the situation is critical such as an injured, missing person. Scent concentration is very high during the night given that the air is mostly still. These animals can see perfectly well during dark times and hear sounds from far away. They can go ahead with the search while the other personnel is preparing to go for the mission.

There are certain times when the climatic conditions are not so good. It can be snowing, raining heavily or windy. This might tamper with the traces of the subject, but certainly, the scent is still there whether there is life or not. They, therefore, can trace the scent to where it is originating. There is less limit on where the dogs are functional. They can comfortably work at rural farms, heavy bushes, and snowfields among other areas.

These types of trained dogs are flexible as they can be transported by any means that humans will use. This includes boats, helicopters, snowmobiles, light aircraft and so on. Some are trained to be lowered from a helicopter. The handler most of the time will not allow to be separated from the animal while being transported. They will always be together even when not working. This ensures a strong bond that is required.

Not all kinds of dogs will be allowed to undergo coaching. There are a number of attributes looked into during the selection. This includes the age; they ought to be at least eighteen months and above. They should be well built with good health. Some of the breeds that will do well include golden retrievers, Rottweiler, giant schnauzers, German shepherd, and Doberman.

There exist three types of mission that the animal can do. This includes air scent, following ground disturbances and trailing. They, therefore, are important in assisting the law at crime scenes, earthquakes, weather-related disasters, drowning, collapsed buildings and so on. They are therefore excellent resources when it comes to helping humans in such situations.




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