Powerpoints
Name one type of knot learned this week.
Figure 8, flat overhand/European death knot, bowline, and Rappelling Harness/Swiss set
What announcement do you make before releasing a dog for a bark alert and search on rubble?
"Dog on sight!"
What are the two tests that must be completed to become a certified SAR dog?
Fundamental skills assessment (FSA) and FEMA Disaster Search Dog Certification Evaluation (CE)
What emotion is a dog likely feeling when it is trying to make itself smaller?
Who created the Canine Handler Academy?
Pat
What is the difference between high value food rewards versus low value?
High value: greatly desired and used when learning something new
Low value: a good, less greatly desired reward and used for basic commands/repetition
What command do you give when releasing a dog to find a person?
What command do you give when releasing a dog to find a scent?
"Go find!"
"Search!"
Name at least two obstacles in the agility portion of the FEMA certification test?
Ladder, elevated plank, unsteady surface, L tunnel
See saw, slick slippery surface, rolling plank, crawl
What is a scent cone?
How a dog can identify and pinpoint where a scent is coming from
What tricks did we teach Anya and Dalton?
"Nod" and "Button"
Why do we use a bark barrel?
The trainer can control the scent source and strength of scent, the hider and toy are concealed, timing and environment can be controlled
How long did Boston attempt to stay in a down-stay during the obedience demo?
1 minute
How far apart are the platforms during the Direction and Control portion of the FEMA Test?
25 yards
Fill in the blanks:
When a behavior is reinforced, it will ____. When a behavior is punished, it will ____.
Increase/Decrease
Name the three Dutch Shepards currently at the Working Dog Center.
Kozi, Kali, and Ruby
What is the difference between tracking and trailing?
Tracking: follows the track/footsteps of a specific person
Trailing: follows the scent of a specific person on the ground
What protective gear do you need to wear when hiding in the rubble pile?
Helmet, long sleeves, pants, durable shoes, and gloves.
What are the two types of rubble piles during the FEMA Certification test?
Full access and limited access
What are the treatments for heat stress?
Stop activity, soak the dog to skin level with water, get them in shade with proper airflow, offer small amounts of water.
Who was our guest speaker and what is their dog's name?
Person: Dave Sullivan
Dog: Luna
What are the four environmental influences on scent dispersion?
Wind, temperature, sun, and humidity
What are two of the directions given to the handler when going through the milling crowd?
About turn, forward, left, right, slower, and faster
What are five of the ways FEMA tests for obedience during the certification tests?
Test for human aggression (random stranger), test for K9 aggression (figure 8), emergency down, 5-minute down-stay, milling crowd, recalls, down from a distance
What is a consequence of positive punishment?
Bad relationship with trainer, dog could associate the punishment with the behavior you'd like to stop, or the behavior still occurs when you are not present.
Where did Dalton come from? Anya?
Dalton: Unknown breeder -> TSA -> Texas Tech
Anya: Canine Companions