possibilities in rescue with water rescue dogs

BASIS- / HOGER REDDER Redding 11

Possibilities inRescue with

Water rescue dogs


Aims to be reached : * Differen’t possibilities of exercises * The use of dogs and why ? * Exercises when you are alone * Crafts and dogs * Different locations


Composition of K9 teams

One handlerOne dog

One handlerTwo dogs ???????


The K9 Water Rescue Team The K9 Water Rescue Team

One handler and one dogResponsible for his dogResponsible for the personal

equipment of himself and his dogAble to work with other K9WRTLast word about his dog ( fatique,end

exercises,go to lower level…..)


MORE THAN ONE TEAM ON BOARD


Training groundTraining ground

Device into different area’sRest place => relaxe dog and handlerExercise place => training dog’sEquipment area ( separate fuel )First aide and emergency areaSpectators safe place


Different kind of trainingsDifferent kind of trainings

Basic trainingsTechnical training ( handler – dog )Fysical training ( handler – dog )Combined exercisesRescue exercises

Basic EquipementBasic Equipement


KNIFERescue device ready to be used

Paddles

MANNEQUIN

PADDLE

FLOATING ROPE

RESCUE BOARD

FLOATING DEVICE DOG

RESCUE TUBE

BUOY


Basic exercisesBasic exercises

1. Training of standard exercises to prepare dog2. Exemples : * Apport ( bumper – play objects ) * Retrieve passieve victim * Retrieve active victim * Towing a boat * Team walk and swim

Basic training “ apport “ Basic training “ apport “



Basic training one victim


Technical training Technical training ( handler – dog )( handler – dog )

1. Training of techniques ( main goal exercise)2. Fysical part is ondergeschikt3. First part of the training, after warming up4. Exemples dog : * Bringing objects ( rope,lifejacket) to boat,victim * Retrieve two or more active victims * Towing a boat lateral to person in water * To be steered by handler from behind

Technical trainingTechnical training



Technical training Technical training ( handler – dog )( handler – dog )

1. Exemples handler : * Tow grips ( towing victim ) * Escape grips * Work with equipement : boat, rescue tube,rescue line,throw back,flippers…. * Use floating devices ( lifejacket dog-men) * Steering dog from behind * correct use of a rescue board


Fysical training ( handler – dog )Fysical training ( handler – dog )1. Training of fysiques ( main goal exercise)2. Technical part is ondergeschikt,but must be correctly executed till certain level.3. Second part of the training => main body4. Exemples dog : * Team swim 400 meters * Retrieve two or more active victims long distance ( 50 – 200 – 400…meters) * Towing a boat longer distances with people inside.


Fysical training ( handler – dog )Fysical training ( handler – dog )4. Exemples handler : * Team swim 400 meters * Retrieve active victim long distance ( 50 – 200 meters) with rescue tube,without dog. * Running a long the beach with dog 200 meters up to 400. * Using rescue board – sit on top canoe

Fysical trainingFysical training



Combination of exercisesCombination of exercises1. Training the skills dog and handler to a varity

of possible obstacles they can meet in the water.

2. All exercises are put together exemple : Start team swim => retrieve active victim => next continue to retrieve passive victim => way to shore => pick up the lost boat and put victims in the boat. Dog tow boat to shore.


Combination of exercisesCombination of exercises3. All exercises are put together exemple : Start IRB 400 m => dog drop into water keep active victim floating ( priority rule ) => IRB pick up passive victim =>pick up the dog and his passenger.4.Submerged victime => handler go out of IRB and dive to collect victim => once at surface => dog to jump and tow boat to him => in IRB with victim and dog => shore with IRB


Rescue exercisesRescue exercises1. Prepared rescue exercises SERC => unknown situation has to be solved => Feed back and eventual rehearsal2. Accidental rescue exercises Middel of a trainingexercise rescue simulation build on trainers order.3. Real rescue => code word => all exercises will stop immediatly and trainer will lead and organise rescue !


Rescue exercises Rescue exercises in order with rescue principesin order with rescue principes

1. Recognizing the problem2. Ajust to the situation3. Making action plan4. Execution of the action plan5. First aide – after care ( not

always involved at training)


PreparationsPreparations1. Planning data and places2. Inventarisation equipment needed3. Number of dog teams4. Risk assessement 5. Making trainingsfiche for groups

of 2/3 teams ( by level of readiness)

6. Debriefing training

System of working in one groupSystem of working in one group“Everybody must be involved and working”Groups of 2 max 4 teamsA.1 working TeamB.1 helper ( mute,only adjust dog and look for safety problems => more groups)C.1 – 2 helpers role victim,IRB driverAfter execution: A=>B => C => D => A+dog(Circle till every team has made the exercise !)


System of working more groupsSystem of working more groups“Every group must be involved and working

at the same time”*Creating of different lanes ( wide 15 to 20m)*Dispatching IRB to A group for IRB training.*B group start from beach withhout IRB*C group canoe,rescue board*D group beginners Turning for equipement A=> B => C => D => A

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Levels Levels of of difficultiedifficultiess

MissionMissionGroups of 3 and making trainingsfiche ( 15 to 20 minutes )

Briefing for evening training at Hombeek ( 10 minutes )



Questions ?

possibilities in rescue with water rescue dogs

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