Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog [Paperback]

Susan Bulanda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1998

All America is thrilled by Search and Rescue missions, especially when the well-trained dogs are brought in to save victims of earthquakes, hurricanes and man-made disasters. We watch with fascination and horror as these tales unfold across our TV sets. This is one of the few comprehensive books on the training of SAR dogs. It is a complete approach to training for this type of dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 146 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875416
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875414
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #640,749 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been an author for many years. My first publication was a children's short story which was published in 1970. More recently I won the prestigious Maxwell award from the Dog Writers Association of America and awards from the National League of American Pen Women. I have developed two programs for students who want to become dog trainers and canine behavior consultants at Kutztown University, where I teach. I am the former vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and have been a dog and cat behavior consultant for many years. Please check out my web site for articles that will interest pet loves and writers. I am a member, and on the advisory committee of the National Search Dog Alliance. My husband and I have over 25 years of volunteer service managing Canine Search and Rescue units and training SAR dogs. We are both certified as Search Managers and Incident Commanders. I also formed the American Beauceron Club and was instrumental in introducing this breed of dog to the United States. I trained the first Beauceron and Border Collie for search and rescue. I am a senior conformation judge with the United Kennel Club. My latest book, God's Creatures: A Biblical View of Animals combines my two lifelong passions, animals and Theology. I have trained the first dogs in the United States to detect toxic mold and hold a patent on the use and training of these dogs. I love to write both fiction and non-fiction. I am currently working on a book of humorous short stories and another serious book about an aspect of the Holocaust that has not previously been researched. I have a wonderful grandson who will be one year old August, 2009. I am proud to say that my son served in the Marines in Iraq. I like old cars, and my husband and I have a 1954 Dodge M37 military vehicle. I would love to get a 1950's Jeepster.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars clear,concise, easy to follow, a beginners delight, October 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog (Paperback)

As a dog lover just starting in the training of a golden retriever I found this book to be clear, concise, easy to follow. In fact a beginners delight!

Each section is full of "how to" information that follows a logical step by step process to achieving the goal of a superbly trained dog/handler.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent training in an easy format, October 9, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog (Paperback)

Susan Bulanda's READY! is an excellent book for begineer and expert alike. The methodologies of dog training outlined in the text have provided our team with an invaluable resource. The training "problems" outlined for the reader are also an excellent training tool for canine rescue teams.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Guide to beginnning your SAR canine, March 13, 2002

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Jeremy H. Morris (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ready! the Training of the Search and Rescue Dog (Paperback)

Great book for gettting the basics for beginning Search and Rescue work with a canine. Book gives a step-by-step approach to training the canine as well as the handler. I recommend this book to anyone that needs information in canine SAR work.