Kona's First Search and Rescue Training

Well everyone, we had Kona's first training Session on 3.2.08 and it went great. We were able to see the too initial types of training. First we went on an AIRSCENT search where the dog essentially covers a "grid" area and uses his or her nose to locate a "victim". The shepard we went with covered about 1/4 square mile and located the "victim" in about 13 minutes or so. The second was a trail, following foot prints like a blood hound would, and that was about 3/4 of a mile and the dog located the "victim" in about 40 minutes. I think Kona and I will try and learn airscent, it is a more used search type and longer "deployments" during a search.I will add the slideshow from my Flikr Page as well as a video that of Kona's first runaway. It is a very basic trial that tests his want and ability to learn. He did very well and the trainer said that she did not think he would do well. So here ya go enjoy:)


Flikr URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/23702354@N04/sets/72157604038886582/