#34 How to Train a Search and Rescue Dog from an Expert Trainer - with Niamh Coleman

Welcome back to another episode of our special Working Dog Summer Series.

If you've ever been interested in training your dog to be a search and rescue dog, then this episode is perfect for you!

Even if you want to use some search and rescue techniques to enrich your dog's life, you'll hear some juicy nuggets to take away from this episode.

In today's episode, I talk with Niamh Coleman about canine search and rescue, highlighting the training, physical, mental, and emotional needs of search and rescue dogs.

Niamh, with over 20 years of experience, discusses the different types of search and rescue, including air scent, trailing, water recovery, and human remains detection.
She emphasizes the importance of positive reinforcement, proper conditioning, and trust between the handler and the dog.

Niamh also shares her journey, including her involvement with the Bonner County Sheriff's Department and the significance of the dog's role in the search process.

If you'd like to get in touch with Niamh, you can contact her via her website: 
https://www.canineconnectionco.com/

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