A comprehensive guide to training and certifying K9 explosive detection teams Learn how to: - Train your K9 to detect and safely alert for explosive substances. - Conduct operational searches in buildings, vehicles, ships, and planes. - Train your dog for the specialized work of mine detection. In the high stakes realm of explosive detection, where even the smallest mistake can have fatal consequences, the margin of error is zero. Well trained dog-handler teams can play a key role in explosive detection, but only if their training is top notch. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak have worked with police departments around the world to help them establish and improve their K9 explosive detection training programs, and in this book they share their expertise with handlers and trainers looking to enhance their own performance. They teach how to pick the right dog for explosive detection work, how to train the dog to detect explosives, and how to properly execute a variety of training and operational searches. They also provide some of the background knowledge you'll need about common explosives and the many factors that can influence a K9's work. Along with essential health and safety precautions for you and your dog, you'll also learn how to test and certify dogs and handlers to ensure excellent performance in the field.

The definitive history of the German Shepherd, the most famous working dog in the world Learn: - Details of the breed standard, past and present. - How and why show and working dog lines developed. - Key problems with the breed today and potential solutions. Countless books have been written about how to train and care for German Shepherds, but until The German Shepherd Dog: A Historical View of the Breed’s Development, Prime, and Deterioration, no other book has offered a deep exploration of the breed’s history and development. Expert trainers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take fans of the German Shepherd on a fascinating journey from the breed’s origins in the 19th century to its spread around the world as one of the top working dog breeds. More than 130 pedigree and bloodline analyses and over 400 photos painstakingly document influential dogs in the breed’s development, including lists and analyses of the Siegers, Siegerins, Leistungssiegers, and VA class dogs that form the foundation of today’s German Shepherds. In recent decades, the breed has declined in both health and popularity as a working dog. After highlighting reasons for the breed’s deterioration, the authors demand change for the breed they love and look forward to a future when the German Shepherd regains its status as the world’s premier working dog. Anyone who breeds or trains this incredible dog needs this book.

Train your dog to reliably follow a human scent trail Learn: - How to pick the right dog for tracking - What equipment you need - How to lay both simple and advanced tracks - The science of scent and your dog’s nose A well-trained tracking dog can be the deciding factor that determines success in both criminal investigations and search-and-rescue operations. When the stakes are high, demanding the highest level of performance from your K9, you need training methods relied upon by police forces and SAR teams around the world. Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak show you how to train your dog in clean-scent tracking, a proven method that trains dogs to follow a particular scent on a track, while ignoring cross-tracks and other odors. In K9 Professional Tracking, you’ll learn how to train a clean-scent tracking dog you can count on. You’ll also learn to fully understand what your K9 is and is not capable of in the field. With the right knowledge and techniques, you’ll be able to train tracking dogs to the highest professional standards.

A comprehensive guide to the history and development of the Malinois breed. Learn: Specific problems Malinois handlers and trainers may encounter. How the breed developed to become the top choice for police work. Other roles for which the Malinois is perfectly adapted, including tracking, search and rescue, oil and gas detection, and more. The Malinois is one of the most effective working dog breeds in the world, prized for their intelligence and high energy level. This breed, which for centuries served as the ultimate sheepdog, has become increasingly popular among police departments and militaries that recognize its unique suitability for detection and police work. Beginning with a brief history of Belgian shepherd dogs, Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak next explore the emergence of the Malinois as a distinct breed over a century ago and examine the history of the Malinois in police work. They also provide practical tips and information for those who are raising and training a Malinois themselves.

Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most versatile working dogs Learn: - Training methods and techniques specifically for the Labrador Retriever - How to keep your dog healthy and in shape - The fascinating origins and breed standard of the Labrador Retriever Anyone who owns or works with Labrador Retrievers knows they are a special breed. Originally bred as a hunting dog in the nineteenth century, the Labrador Retriever is renowned for its intelligence, gentle ways, and adaptability. The same traits that allow the Labrador Retriever to excel as a hunting dog make it a versatile working dog. Its friendly disposition makes it one of the most popular family pets as well. Expert trainers Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak take you on a deep dive into the origins and history of the breed before exploring the traits and characteristics that distinguish it. Then, they provide training basics for the Labrador Retriever to get you started, and they examine the wide range of service and detection tasks the dog is ideally suited for. If you work with a Labrador Retriever or want to start working with one, this book offers a valuable guide to the many possibilities this breed offers.

Examining the appearance of nonhuman animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations Both critical and mainstream scholarly work on humanitarianism have largely been framed from anthropocentric perspectives highlighting humanity as the rationale for providing care to others. In Nonhuman Humanitarians, Benjamin Meiches explores the role of animals laboring alongside humans in humanitarian operations, generating new ethical possibilities of care in humanitarian practice. Nonhuman Humanitarians examines how these animals not only improve specific practices of humanitarian aid but have started to transform the basic tenets of humanitarianism. Analyzing case studies of mine-clearance dogs, milk-producing cows and goats, and disease-identifying rats, Nonhuman Humanitarians ultimately argues that nonhuman animal contributions problematize foundational assumptions about the emotional and rational capacities of humanitarian actors as well as the ethical focus on human suffering that defines humanitarianism. Meiches reveals that by integrating nonhuman animals into humanitarian practice, several humanitarian organizations have effectively demonstrated that care, compassion, and creativity are creaturely rather than human and that responses to suffering and injustice do not—and cannot—stop at the boundaries of the human.

Welcome to the world of "Nose for Danger uncovering the secrets of Terrorism" A book that takes you on a breathtaking journey deep into the heart of terrorism and the lives of those who tirelessly stand at the forefront to protect us. The complex network of terror is illuminated here - from politically motivated crime, state terrorism, left-wing and right-wing extremism, constitutional protection-relevant delegitimization of the state, foreign-related terrorism, to the self-administrators and Reich citizens. And last but not least, the often overlooked yet devastating presence of Islamist terrorism. However, the protagonists in this multi-layered drama are not only humans. At the center of this work stand the invisible heroes - the explosive detection dogs. With their remarkable ability to sniff out explosives, they play a crucial role in combating this global threat. The book "Nose for Danger uncovering the secrets of Terrorism" is a wake-up call reminding us that terrorism is not just a problem we see in the news, but a reality that occurs every day in our world. It invites us to delve deeper into this issue and learn more about the various facets of terrorism that are often overlooked or seem too complex to understand. This book is a journey into darkness to find the light. It is a call to rethink and question our perceptions and understanding of terrorism. "502 pages - 84 pages color illustrated" Who is the book suitable for?: Professionals in law enforcement and security: These individuals work directly with the issues of terrorism and can benefit from a deeper understanding of the role of detection dogs and their training in combating terrorism. Students and scholars in criminology and security studies: This group can gain valuable insights from the deep dive into terrorism and related topics discussed in my book. Dog handlers and trainers: People who work with dogs, especially detection dogs, could benefit from the detailed information on the training and skills of detection dogs. General audience with interest in social, political, and security-related issues: This group could be interested in the insights into the world of terrorism and the role of detection dogs in combating this threat. Dog lovers and enthusiasts: People who love and appreciate dogs might be interested in the special skills and the role of detection dogs in society. Readers of non-fiction and true-crime books: People who enjoy reading books about real events and crimes might be interested in the detailed insights and stories in my book. Those interested in politics and human rights activists: This group can benefit from the discussions on various forms of terrorism and their impacts on society. Even though the book is specifically aimed at handlers of explosive detection dogs, it still provides a valuable insight into the basics of detection dog training, which are universally applicable. Regardless of a detection dog's specific specialization, be it drugs, data carriers, incendiary devices, or other search areas, the basic principles of training and the abilities of a detection dog remain constant. The techniques and methods detailed in this book, such as line-up training, the scent wheel, and reliability training, can easily be applied to other areas of detection dog training. Learning these techniques can help dog handlers in all areas improve their training methods and refine their dogs' abilities. Furthermore, the comprehensive discussion of topics such as understanding scent theory, dealing with environmental variables, and scaling of training could also be valuable for detection dog handlers in other specialties. The insights presented in this book can help them gain a deeper understanding of their dogs' work and adapt their training approaches accordingly.