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WATER SEARCH WITH DOGS (4244 words) |
 | When the dog detects the victim's scent, she alerts or signals the handler by dropping her nose to the water, or she may become frustrated and anxious, bite at the water, dig at the bottom of the boat, whine, bark or may try to jump into the water to reach the source of the scent. |
| It is generally thought that from search to search, the depth, the temperature (air and water), the length of time of submersion, the experience of the dog and handler, the presence of current (surface and otherwise), the weather, the presence of thermoclines, and more all have an effect on the intensity of the dog's alert. |
| Search dogs are accepted by most airlines for travel with the handler in the cabin -- with the same status as a seeing eye dog -- but this in-cabin transportation has to be arranged. |
| Why Search Dogs (364 words) |
| The deployment of Search Dogs and Handlers is the responsibility of the Police and the Mountain Rescue Team in whose area the incident occurs. |
| As a result, the general rule for the deployment of search dogs is to involve their early use in sufficient numbers to cover large areas as soon as possible. |
| Search controllers need to remember that dogs are not completely infallible and should consult with experienced dog handlers before deploying dogs to search areas. |
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