CR Dogs - Search & Rescue Level 1

Search & Rescue Level I

This is the introduction course to Search and Rescue training. In the level one
course the dog will be required upon completion to:

Area Search

Locate person concealed in an area 100 X 100 meter area with light bush.

Agility:

Negotiate natural obstacles in the field as well as agility course exercises of the
Crawl, 4 Hurdles, Tunnel, A Frame, Broad Jump, High Jump, Cat Walk, etc.

Article Search:

Locate thrown/hidden articles of clothing and property of the handler

Aged at least 1 hour.

Area to be 100 X 100 Meters light brush.

Obedience Training:

Heel Off lead

Sit, Down Stand at heel position.

Recall to front sit and finish

Sit Stay under distraction for 1 minute

Down Stay under distraction 1 one minute

Stand Stay under distraction for 1 minute

Retrieve a thrown object 10 meters and return to handler

Tracking:

At the completion of level 1 the dog will be able to:

Track its owner for approximately 1000 meters

5 turns

Indicate 3 articles

At least 1 hour old

1 cross track

10 meters on varied surface (Gravel, dirt, etc.)

1 Road crossing

A certificate of completion is awarded at the end of the course.

Age: 6 months to Adult

Course Times: One Saturday each month all year.

Location: Bronte Creek Provincial Park-Oakville

Cost: $100.00 Monthly session

Payment: Visa/Cash/Cheque

Pre-requisites: Pre-Training Assessment
Level III Obedience

*Training Equipment Required (One-Time Purchase): Search Lead, Search Collar, 30' Tracking Line,
15' Search Line, Tracking Harness, and Tracking Flags.