Equipment
Suggested Equipment For Beginning SAR Dog Handlers
Suggested Equipment For Beginning SAR Dog Handlers
- Buckle collar with ID tags (quick-release type preferred)
- 6 foot leather or nylon leash
- Hotdogs, Roll-over, or other non-kibble food treats
- Plastic bags for poop - Always pick up after your dog!!
- 6-8 inch length of hose or heavy plastic tubing
- 6-10 foot tie-out cable
- 1-2 quart water bottle for dog
- small portable water dish
- Day-pack/backpack
- Whistle
- Compass
- Food and water for handler
- Book (for reading when hiding in the woods)
- Basic first-aid kit
- Leather gloves
- Rain gear
- Warm clothing (ground and concrete will sap heat from your body)
- Appropriate footwear
- New car to hold all this stuff!!