We are constantly looking for dogs that will fit into our program.
These tests are a guide to help us understand your dog and are a small part of what we look for in dogs. Please contact us for more information.
We would like to give a special Thank You to the Search Dog Foundation in Ojai, California. They have allowed us to share these video clips with you. For more information about them you can find their website at www.searchdogfoundation.org
Four Rivers K9
Search, Rescue & Recovery
How we Test
- Aggression Tie Test - While dog is tied to a post. A dog is walked by twice. We should see no aggression. (Play bark is OK)
- Simple Retrieve test - 5 short tosses (25 yards) Dog doesn't have to bring toy back (use a long line if needed) We just want to make sure that he stays engaged in the task.
- Toy Possession Test - Get the dog interested in a Toy and let them have it. They must stay engaged with the toy for 60 seconds
- Hunt Drive Test - We want to make sure that the dog will stay engaged with the task at hand. Throw a toy into the weeds. Hold the dog for 5 seconds and then let them go. Go up to 15 seconds then 30 seconds. During one of these retrieves the dog must hunt for 1 minute non stop.
- Rubble Test - We are checking to make sure that the dog has no issues with their footing. We want them to walk over rubble without being nervous.
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