MASSACHUSETTS SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG COMMITTEE
Basic Trailing Dog Evaluation -- Level 1
(6-12 Hour Test)
Test Date: _________________________ Location: ________________________________
Handler:___________________________ K9 :____________________________________
Evaluators: ___________________________ _____________________________________
Date/time trail laid: ________________________________ Length of trail:_____________
Weather conditions: temperature _________ (F); wind speed/direction _________________
General description____________________________________________________
Description of alert ____________________________________________________________
Indication of subject___________________________________________________________
[ ] handler must carry appropriate equipment for test to proceed
Date/Time * team begins trail _________________ * subject located _____________
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REQUIRED SKILLS |
demonstrated |
Not demonstrated |
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Handler demonstrates scent awareness. |
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Handler presents article to dog effectively. |
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Dog able to determine correct direction of travel and establish trail. |
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| Dog able to work past distractions and continue. | ||
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Handler recognizes when dog is working. |
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Handler able to stop dog along trail. Dog able to resume trail, remaining focused on task. |
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Handler recognizes dog’s alert. |
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Dog approaches subject willingly. |
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Dog discriminates between subject and decoys, shows clear indication upon correct subject. |
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Handler follows appropriate crime scene preservation measures. |
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| Handler rewards dog for work. | ||
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Handler able to record route traveled on map, including location of subject. |
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Handler uses proper radio techniques. |
Comments and Critique of performance on back of evaluation form
Trail map of test to be attached to this evaluation form
( ) team has passed this evaluation and recommended for 18 –24 hour evaluation test
( ) team has not passed this evaluation and must appeal or re-test.
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Comments and Critique of Performance |
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