Books

New Release	BUILDING A BASIC FOUNDATION FOR SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG TRAINING by J.C. Judah, M. Ed. This instructional guide describes how to lay a solid foundation for training SAR dogs with hundreds of tips for the novice and experienced dog handler. Included is the Potential Canine Handler Test to evaluate suitability for SAR. Explains the various disciplines such as Wilderness Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), First Responder Dogs, Trailing dogs and the intense training required to certify in each area. How to select a SAR puppy prospect. How to safely transport, and other care-tips for SAR dog handlers. Explore various reward systems and the aptitude needed to find the missing person. Learn search techniques. SAR Ethics and professionalism. Actual SAR missions are described sharing lessons learned. BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS are shared by experienced SAR dog handlers from across the nation. Over 50 photos of REAL SAR dogs and more..... Paperback $22.95
	An Ancient History of Dogs: Spaniels Through the Ages by J.C. Judah, M. Ed. Discover the Historical Roots of All Dogs, History of the Hunt, Medieval Writings about Dogs, History of Field Trials, Dog Shows and Dog Associations. Spaniels Depicted in Artwork through the Ages, photos of the English Springer Spaniels of today and Selected Pedigrees of Early English Springer Spaniels. Venture into the archeological evidence, modern DNA studies and the ancient descriptions of the masters, such as Plato, Aristotle and Pliny as they wrote about ancient dogs. Settle back and enjoy the stories of dog heroism through the ages and meet some real-life working spaniels of today. Enjoy over 170 pictures of dogs and spaniels from cave etchings to show dogs. Come sit a bit and take the time to learn more about your trusted companion and best friend, the Spaniel. 328 pages, Paperback $20.95
	Search and Rescue Canine Training Log and Journal by J.C. Judah, M. Ed. Finally there is a SAR Canine Training Log and Journal to organize the needed search and rescue dog documentation. The Training Log and Journal is a simple and organized method to record a full years worth of weekly training, establish and track training goals, scenario- based training, and the outcome. Now handlers can easily document certifications, seminars, workshops and specialty events. The formats are applicable for Air Scent, Human Remains Detection (both land and water), and Trailing dogs. A must have for all SAR dog handlers. Paperback $21.95
	Search and Rescue Training Log and Journal by J.C. Judah, M. Ed. A SAR Training Log and Journal to organize your personal SAR information and documentation. No more notebooks and loose papers to put in order and categorize. All your SAR documentation is in one neatly bound book. The SAR Log and Journal allows the searcher to record training sessions. It provides a format to note personal demographics, SAR Certifications, Classes taken, Seminars, Workshops and Conferences. The Training Log and Journal is a simple and organized method to track training and search missions for easy reference. This is your directory, all in one bound edition. A MUST HAVE for all SAR personnel. Paperback $21.95
	Scent and the Scenting Dog by William G. Syrotuck Paperback $14.95
	Don't Shoot the Dog! by Karen Pryor The clear and entertaining explanation of behavioral training methods have made this book a bestselling classic. Paperback $15.99
	Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by James M. Giffin, MD and Liisa D. Carison, DVM 3rd Edition Howell Reference Book Hardcover $29.95
	Dog Heroes: Saving Lives and Protecting America by Jen Bidner Search dog trainer and photographer Jen Bidner brings her knowledge of the field to Dog Heroes, the first book to celebrate the stories of these brave dogs and their handlers and highlight their capabilities with dramatic photographs. Hardcover $16.95
	Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains by Andrew Rebmann, Edward David and Marcella H. Sorg Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and the handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactic, and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. This book adopts an interdisciplinary approach, which renders the text useful to virtually all participants in the search for and the evaluation of human remains. Hardcover $79.95
	Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach An oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For two thousand years, cadavers have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. A fascinating account of the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries. Paperback $13.95

Search and Rescue Training Log and Journal by J.C. Judah, M. Ed.

Search and Rescue Training Log and Journal
by J.C. Judah, M. Ed.