Training Resources
In this section of the website we will post training resources which we have found interesting/useful and relevant.
Thank you to those trainers/authors who make their material so widely available.
Robert Milner Resources
Many members will already have a copy of the Robert Milner book.Here is a link to his website which includes the book, photos and some vidoes of puppies being trained.
NZ USAR
Here is a link to the USAR Awareness Field Operations Guide with Search and Vicitm Marking etc USAR Awareness FOG
FEMA
The FEMA Canine Search Specialist Course material is online here
Other general training material
This article includes some good basic common sense training reminders; a good summary of USAR dog operations including some good scent theory background USARK9-nuttal-rescue-issue61-2011
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USAR Membership
The NZ USAR Search Dog Association is an Incorportated Society. The Association has a Management Committee chosen from its members with a President taking the lead role.An Association Coordinator runs the USAR SDA day to day and it is the first point of contact for enquiries.Please see the Committee and Contacts section.
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ABOUT USAR SEARCH DOGS
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Search Dogs are unique and incredibly valuable as a resource in the location of people trapped following the collapse of structures. The fast and effective location of trapped victims increases their chances of rescue and recovery.
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