Seminars

Some seminars are offered and held by Precision Search Dog® in the Edmonton, Alberta area. For a more cost-effective seminar, bring Precision Search Dog® Instructors to you!

Information on a 1-day 'advanced' tracking seminar or 2-day tracking seminar is here.

An 'Explore the World of Inherent Canine Drives' seminar is here.

The Right Tool for the Right Job. Selecting a K-9 SAR partner.

(This talk was recently presented at the Washington State SAR conference May17, 2008 by Mary-Ann and Michelle.)

Have you ever tried to use a wrench to put a nail in a wall, when what you really needed was a hammer? Not all dogs have the aptitude or desire to work effectively in search and rescue! If you are serious about using a dog in SAR, and whether you are a search dog handler or not, then this presentation is for you. We'll take a unique look at what makes a good search dog, including information about 'drives', how to choose the right breed, and how to evaluate individual dogs. You'll learn about what to look for, and how to evaluate potential.
Get the right tool for the job - and eliminate the frustration of trying to use the wrong tool!

A one-day seminar on what to look for when choosing a canine for search duties. This seminar provides the tools on how to test for inherent drives.

Five dog/handler participants

10 observers

Inherent Drives

What is your dog built with?

A one-day seminar on the dog's inherent drives and reward systems. This seminar offers information for the potential puppy buyer, breeder, or if already training a dog, what reward system will work best. Also by looking at the dog's inherent drives, it shows where a dog's strengths and weaknesses lie. Inherent drive evaluations are conducted on all dog participants.

Six dog/handler participants

10 observers

Tracking Dog

These seminars are offered to those interested in Canadian Kennel Club Tracking Trials. Both seminars offered provide handout material on theory.

Basic - a two-day seminar

Six dog/handler participants

10 observers

Advanced - a 1 day seminar

Four dog/handler participants

10 observers

For information on dates, costs, locations for courses and/or seminars, contact:

Mary-Ann Warren
Precision Search Dog®

mwtracks@netzero.net

Phone 780-939-2675

Photo credit to Precision Search Dog® unless otherwise noted.