1 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Canine Search Specialist Training Unit 6: Direction and Control

2 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Unit Objective Upon completion of this unit, you will be able to describe and apply the basic principles of direction and control for your search canine

3 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Enabling Objectives Explain the rationale supporting canine direction and control Describe the importance of training in small increments, the use of motivation and effective reinforcement in teaching and combining the foundation skills Effectively proof canine direction and control

4 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Direction and Control Ability of handler to safely send canine to an area at any distance Ability of canine to understand and correctly respond to handler’s cues

5 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Direction and Control (continued) Enables the canine to Cover areas that may be unsafe for the handler Be directed to areas he may not have covered or away from areas previously covered Be directed away from dangerous areas

6 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Direction & Control should be FUN! Don’t drill your dog Don’t yell at your dog Don’t squash independence Keep it short and use MOTIVATION

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9 Foundation Skills Hup Go out Halt Stay Re-direct

10 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Hup

11 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Hup To jump on an object at direction of handler Use toy motivation, but NOT placed on the object Canine understands “hup” when he will hup on object without handler body motion and from any position

12 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Go Out

13 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Go Out Canine will move away from the handler in the direction indicated Train with motivation—use toys/helpers Use opposition reflex Canine understands the “go out” command when he consistently moves out in the correct direction

14 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Halt

15 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Halt Immediate stop of motion in response to command Train with motivation—throw toy immediately after dog stops on target Canine understands the halt when he immediately responds to command from any distance

16 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Stay/Wait To remain stationary at the handler's command from any distance until the next command is given Train with motivation—reward at the base or throw toy Always vary the time increments

17 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Stay/Wait

18 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Re-direct

19 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Re-direct Handler gives signal for canine to go another direction Train with motivation throwing toy or using helper Canine understands re-direct when he consistently correctly responds

20 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Combining Foundation Skills Train all pieces simultaneously, but in separate sessions Rarely combine all of them in same session Plan your cues in advance, avoiding ambiguity Avoid having the dog always return to handler for reward

21 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Combining Foundation Skills (continued) Use training field with lots of targets,but start with one and add on Sometimes start between targets Vary distances from beginning Keep it motivational—ensure success

22 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Remember! You can reward the dog at any time he is doing a correct behavior

23 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Advanced Direction & Control Advanced direction & control is being able to move the canine in any direction, anywhere

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26 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Proofing Use different types of objects Use unstable (but safe) objects Vary locations Send canine farther than regulation course Add distractions (toys, animals, food) Must be fair—handler should be willing to bet $20 dog will succeed

27 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Field Demonstration

28 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Unit Summary and Evaluation

29 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Unit Summary Explain the rationale supporting canine direction & control Describe the importance of training in small increments, and the use motivation and effective reward system in teaching and combining the foundation skills Effectively proof direction & control

30 National Urban Search & Rescue Response System Canine Search Specialist Training Unit Evaluation Please fill out the evaluation on this unit