Scent. Training to Track, Search and Rescue

Pearsall, Milo D.; Verbruggen, Hugo

ISBN 10: 0931866111 / ISBN 13: 9780931866111

Published by Alpine Publications, Inc., U.S.A., 1982

About this Item

Profusely illustrated with photographes, drawings and diargrams, bibliography. Laminated boards. « Tracking has long needed a complete, authoritative and definitive work giving scientific information on scent, sight, and how to train a dog to search and track. .This book is one of the most significant works on the subject. It contains a treasury of knowledge [and is] a 'Bible' on scent and tracking. .No book, until this one, has gone so [far] beneath the surface to help the reader understand the particulars of scent, sight, and tracking behaviour. The scientific aspect deserves the highest praise for its development. .A unique and major breakthrough .a most practical book." Chapters include: The total dog; Scent; Scent and science; The track; The learning experience; Kindergarten puppy tracking; Tracking equipment and testing; Introduction to tracking; The tracking test; The AKC Aevanced Test; Training to search; Search and track; Search and find; Search and rescue; Search-find-search; Trail companion; Scent and the law enforcement agency; First aid on the trail. Appendices are: Take, hold, and carry; Search and Track Test; AKC rules and regulations.».

Seller Inventory # R4724

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scent. Training to Track, Search and Rescue
• Publisher: Alpine Publications, Inc., U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: French
• ISBN 10: 0931866111
• ISBN 13: 9780931866111
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • SCIENCES SOCIALES
  • ENGLISH BOOKS

About this title

Synopsis

Second Place Winner for a training book by the Dog Writers Association of America. Whether you’re a rookie just getting into the sport or a trainer with many years of experience, this book will open your eyes to factors you weren’t aware of before. You’ll learn about:

*the science of scent

*how to select the best tracking equipment

*how to get started tracking and search training

*how to administer first aid on the trail

*the best kind of equipment to use *starting a puppy with "kindergarten tracking"

*how law enforcement agencies use scent dogs An important addition to your training library!

About the Author

Milo D. Pearsall, who, during his forty years experience with dogs, has worked and been a consultant in nearly every phase of dog training. Most recently he has participated with observation and advice in the newly established field of teaching the Hearing Dogs as assistants to the deaf. He does not participate but has a keen interest in the highly specialized area of training guiding dogs for the blind. He is nationally known for his expertise in judging, teaching obedience training and tracking, and conducting schools and clinics for both instructors and handlers.

Milo has the innate ability to instantly read both dogs and handlers. Baffled by early abusive training techniques, Milo’s keen observation has developed and refined the art of obedience training. "Let’s approach this training," says Milo, "from the dog’s point of view."

Dr. Hugo Verbruggen received his doctorate in Biochemistry from the University of Brussels, Belgium, in 1955, and his doctorate in Medicine the following year. He was in residency in General Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and has been practicing orthopaedic surgery since 1961 in the Easton, Pennsylvania, area. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Othopaedic Surgery, member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Member of the American College of Surgeons, is presently Director of Rehabilitation and also Associate-in-Charge, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at Easton Hospital, and is Clinical Associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hahnemann Medical School, Philadelphia.