APSC 3064 #1

History of SAR’s

1700s st.Bernard Hospital, Swiss Alps

1809 Bavarian Ripper

1939-45 World War II

1974 New York State Police

What are the two types of SAR dogs?

• Live (human) Find

• Human Remains Detections

The Implications

• Austere environments

• Physically challenging

• Infrequent reinforcement

• Frustration

• multiple odors in multiple concentrations

• very similar distracting odors

What is the tactical athlete model for SAR dogs>

a framework that applies human military and first-responder physical and psychological conditioning principles to K9 teams to optimize performance, promote stress resilience, and enhance overall welfare. This approach emphasizes consistent, objective physical fitness assessments and tailored conditioning programs to prepare dogs for the unpredictable demands of disaster response.

What is the sprint test for SAR dogs?

A test used to examine overall strength and aerobic capacity

What is done during the canimetric protocol and assesment

A warm-up consisting of:

• trotting

• waves

• paws up

• bow

Circuit 1

• posture sit

• squat

• back up

Circuit 2

• posture down

• pivot R & L

• plank

Cool-down

• Trotting

• weaves

• paws up

• bow

What is canimetric protocol?

a set of physical conditioning and agility exercises used in canine fitness training to build strength, mobility, and agility in working dogs. 

What type of exercise is a posture sit?

isometric

What does a squat build?

rear-end strength

What type of exercise is posture down?

isometric

What type of exercise is a plank?

isometric

What is done after data is collected for the canimetric assessment?

for each exercise

• calculated change

• Z-score transformed

What distance was utilized for the plank score?

50 cm

how long was the maximum distance held for planks?

120 sec