Disaster K9's must be able to navigate
obstacles that help them gain confidance so that in the event they search an unsable area
and something gives way, they will handle it calmly.
If a K9 panics it
could cause a secondary collapse.
There is no room for aggressive behavior
in this training. at the time this photo was taken, two of these German Shepherds
were not neutered. With the proper training and socialization the K9's won't react
aggressively towards each other or people even in the most stressful of situations.
A K9 alerting during training at a
Miami, Florida training site.
Training a K9 for search and rescue duty
begins the day they come home.