207. Search and Rescue with Bird Dogs?
We all know these dogs can develop amazing skills and sometimes those amazing skills can crossover and provide truly valuable services to society. Perhaps exploring an option such as Search and Rescue is something that would be rewarding and enjoyable for you try with your bird dogs in the off season? Melissa Stagnaro joins me to explain that it doesn't have to be one or the other. Your bird dog can do both if you want them to!\n\nWhat brought Melissa to the dog world?\n\n"Tracking" or "Trailing"\n\nWhy bird dog owners might be interested in Sport SAR\n\nWho is ARSA? (American Rettungshunde Sport Association)\n\nThree levels of "sport" and one level of "mission ready"\n\nSAR team certification and the mission ready test\n\nHow to train to avoid birds without taking away bird drive (Scent specific trailing)\n\nWhat are the typical breeds participating?\n\nReal world scenarios to apply the skillset\n\nInternational Rescue Dog Organization\n\nObedience requirements\n\nMelissa's intro to hunting birds.\n\n--\nPresented By:\n\nStanding Stone Supply [Use Code: GDIY to save 15%]\n\nonX Hunt Maps [Use Code: GDIY20 to save 20%]\nDT Systems [Use Code: DTSocialMedia15 for 15%]\nFinal Rise\nUpland Gun Company\n\nOther Partners:\nEukanuba // Bird Dog Society\n\nGDIY Links:\nPatreon // Instagram // Facebook // Website\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices