SAR evaluation

JenniferH · 10-22-2009, 11:22 AM

What does an initial SAR evaluation consist of?

**jocoyn** · 10-22-2009, 12:31 PM

Depends on the team........................unless you are talking certification then it depends on the test.

On our team we really don't care about the dog until we find out if the person is suitable........suitability inlcudes someone who is willing to get another dog if their dog does not work out or work on the team in some other fashion, can do the job, has the time and money to commit to SAR , and has the right temperament.

On the dog, we do testing along the lines of Brownwell Marsolais --- maybe not as formal but same kind of evaluation.

JenniferH · 10-22-2009, 02:39 PM

Thanks. They said for me to bring him out and see what his strong points are that they would do an evaluation. He's 4 months old so I'm not sure how that could be done or what could be derived from that. Anyway, its an opportunity to meet the folks and see how they train and get more socialization for Tanis.

Catu · 10-22-2009, 05:06 PM

See this video

http://www.searchdogfoundation.org/98/html/6_watch.html

JenniferH · 10-26-2009, 02:38 PM

Thank you!

kearanentalo · 11-04-2009, 12:59 PM

Jen, I can tell so much about a puppy at 4 months. I also train dogs for service work for the disabled. And I frequetly test puppies for suitability for that. I also did SAR for 10 years with 2 operational dogs.

You can see the dog's relationship with the owner, if he has prey drive, retrieve drive, and hunt drive right from the git go. Its also pretty easy to see if the dog is confident in new situations and if he/she is reactive to other dogs at that age. All give me clues about whether this pup would be appropriate or not.

I started my FH tracking dog tracking at 9 WEEKS old. (He should have his VST and FH2, but I haven't been able to get him to a trial - I am pretty isolated)

4 months is perfect to start imprinting scent work if the dog has a desire and is highly motivated by play, retrieve, or food.

Good luck! I hope you get involved and are the type of person who gives your heart and soul to SAR! That's what it takes!

Regards,
Fran NASAR SAR TECH II, NASAR SEARCH MANAGER
U-CD Tazzi Too Grande BH, Delta Pet Therapy Dog, ARDA SAR Dog
U-CD Hattie Cakes, CD, BH, Delta Pet Therapy Dog, ARDA SAR Dog, NAP, NAJ, OAP, AKC "ACE AWARD" Nominee, FOUND DOGS

10-22-2009, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
JenniferH Master Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SC Posts: 921	SAR evaluation What does an initial SAR evaluation consist of? __________________ Jen Bella Sara 7/04/07 Niyol Von Der Sauk a/k/a Tanis 6/1/09

10-22-2009, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,052	Re: SAR evaluation Depends on the team........................unless you are talking certification then it depends on the test. On our team we really don't care about the dog until we find out if the person is suitable........suitability inlcudes someone who is willing to get another dog if their dog does not work out or work on the team in some other fashion, can do the job, has the time and money to commit to SAR , and has the right temperament. On the dog, we do testing along the lines of Brownwell Marsolais --- maybe not as formal but same kind of evaluation. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-22-2009, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
JenniferH Master Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SC Posts: 921	Re: SAR evaluation Thanks. They said for me to bring him out and see what his strong points are that they would do an evaluation. He's 4 months old so I'm not sure how that could be done or what could be derived from that. Anyway, its an opportunity to meet the folks and see how they train and get more socialization for Tanis. __________________ Jen Bella Sara 7/04/07 Niyol Von Der Sauk a/k/a Tanis 6/1/09

10-22-2009, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,276	Re: SAR evaluation See this video http://www.searchdogfoundation.org/98/html/6_watch.html __________________ "The dog does not need to be deranked so much as the people need to learn to act like people worth listening to" Suzanne Clothier. Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; Work in Progress Bagheera, Long term puppy host

10-26-2009, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
JenniferH Master Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SC Posts: 921	Re: SAR evaluation Thank you! __________________ Jen Bella Sara 7/04/07 Niyol Von Der Sauk a/k/a Tanis 6/1/09

11-04-2009, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
kearanentalo Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 57	Re: SAR evaluation Jen, I can tell so much about a puppy at 4 months. I also train dogs for service work for the disabled. And I frequetly test puppies for suitability for that. I also did SAR for 10 years with 2 operational dogs. You can see the dog's relationship with the owner, if he has prey drive, retrieve drive, and hunt drive right from the git go. Its also pretty easy to see if the dog is confident in new situations and if he/she is reactive to other dogs at that age. All give me clues about whether this pup would be appropriate or not. I started my FH tracking dog tracking at 9 WEEKS old. (He should have his VST and FH2, but I haven't been able to get him to a trial - I am pretty isolated) 4 months is perfect to start imprinting scent work if the dog has a desire and is highly motivated by play, retrieve, or food. Good luck! I hope you get involved and are the type of person who gives your heart and soul to SAR! That's what it takes! Regards, Fran NASAR SAR TECH II, NASAR SEARCH MANAGER U-CD Tazzi Too Grande BH, Delta Pet Therapy Dog, ARDA SAR Dog U-CD Hattie Cakes, CD, BH, Delta Pet Therapy Dog, ARDA SAR Dog, NAP, NAJ, OAP, AKC "ACE AWARD" Nominee, FOUND DOGS

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