SAR Dog News
June 2013 Published by the National Search Dog Alliance
Vol. 7, No. 6
The Voice of K-9 Search and Rescue @ n-sda.org
Founding members: K-9 Thor, Eileen M. Nobles, Susan Bulanda, K-9 Roo, Leslie Godchaux, Brian R. Hendrickson,
Continental Kennel Club, Inc., K-9 River, K-9 Persha, Jan Thompson, K-9 Cali, Peggy Ann Buchman, K-9 Geist
QUARTERLY MEETING
The NSDA Board of Directors will hold their
Quarterly Meeting by conference call at 8:00
p.m. EDT (7 CDT, 6 MDT, 5 PDT) on
Thursday, June 27, 2013. Newly elected
Board members will be seated and officers
will be elected.
3. mailing out the orders with postage &
shipping supplies reimbursed by
NSDA.
4. ordering stock to replenish what has
been sold. Current vendor information
is readily available
5. checking into potentially new stock if
something is suggested and/or if you
see a need for an item.
Anyone interest in this position or who knows
of someone who would be good at the job,
please contact Norma Snelling at
[email protected]
The Hero Dog Award Contest
STATION MASTER NEEDED
The Alliance Depot is in need of someone to
manage it. Due to responsibilities of his new
career, Robert Simon will no longer be able to
run the Depot.
Requirements for the position are:
1. retrieving orders from PayPal. A link
can be hooked up to the Manager’s email so these can go straight to it and
doesn't necessitate checking every
day.
2. storing stock. Robert says he has all
of the NSDA items in a closet so it's
not a HUGE amount.
Sponsored by the American Humane Society
The easiest way ever to help NSDA raise
funds
for
education,
seminars
and
certifications is to vote for a SAR Hero Dog.
The American Humane Association’s Hero
Dog Awards™ contest is now in progress.
This is a program to recognize the link
between dogs and people, to celebrate the
extraordinary efforts of individual dogs and to
educate the public about responsible dog
care. If one of them wins First Prize in the
Search and Rescue category, NSDA wins
$5,000. Grand Prize would benefit NSDA with
a $10,000 prize.
One vote per dog per category each day is
permitted.
SAR Dog News, June 2013
No purchase or donation is necessary to vote.
The following dogs have designated NSDA as
their Charity Partner.
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efforts can lead to mixed emotions. Despite
the loss that saddens all involved, closure is
provided for the family upon successful
completion of a search. This service certainly
makes her a "Hero Dog".
Although NSDA has not worked with these
teams personally, we are very grateful for
their efforts to support the Alliance. Here are
NSDA Charity Partners:
Here is my nomination for the 2013 Hero Dog
Awards for my dog, Dino, otherwise known
as: MB-GCh UKC-UWP UKC-URO1 Woodacre's
Court Jester AKC-UD MB-CD AKC-RAE ASCARE APDT-RL3 MB-RA ABLSA-SR1 MB-VM2
CCC-OV TT2 CGC
Kallie is a 3-yr old Dutch shepherd that is
dual-purpose for Search and Rescue as well
as personal protection. She is much darker
than most Dutchies and her brindling does
not show up except in bright sunlight. She is
also the family pet and claims the ottoman as
her bed. This photograph was taken of her
on 'her' ottoman in her ever-vigilant pose.
Kallie has proven to be a very speedy learner
in her pursuit of Search and Rescue
certification. She has been utilized to back
other dogs that have been certified for
several years. She absolutely loves to work
on a search whether it is for training purposes
or a true search situation. She would search
until she passed out. She is never satisfied
until she has made the find and gotten her
toy. Her dedication to the purpose will
hopefully send a particular murderer to prison
when the courts are through with him. As a
Human Remains Detection K9 - or more
commonly known as a cadaver dog - her
Dino has been working full time throughout
Northern and Central California as a tracking
dog to help find lost pets since January 2009.
In 430 cases to date, many of those cases
covering multiple days, Dino has had many
finds, both of alive and deceased animals. In
addition, Dino’s tracking efforts has led
directly to many pets being found following
the search.
In September 2012, from over 200 dogs
entered, Dino won an Honorable Mention in
the Search/Rescue category for the AKC
Humane Fund ACE Awards. 2012 was the
first year that mixed breeds were allowed to
enter after over 10 years of offering the
awards, making Dino the first mixed breed to
earn the award.
VOTE TODAY AT
www.herodogawards.com
SAR Dog News, June 2013
DEANA HUDGINS
DISASTER HRD
INSTRUCTOR
ATTERBURY SEMINAR
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Deana is an instructor for Western Carolina
University’s Cadaver Dog Program. She has
taught HRD land, water and disaster
workshops throughout the country.
She
serves as an instructor for the Ohio Law
Enforcement Foundation’s Child Abduction
Response Teams and the Ohio Peace Officer
Training
Academy’s
Crime
Scene
Management and Forensic Aspects of Death
classes.
Deana is the Co-Chairperson for the Ohio
EMA’s Canine Technical Advisory Committee.
She is also past Vice President of the Ohio
Federation of K-9 Search Teams.
Deana is currently working three golden
retrievers.
Chase is nine years old and
certified through NAPWDA – Cadaver and
NASAR HRD – Land, Water and Disaster.
Tempe is four years old and certified through
NAPWDA – Cadaver and NASAR HRD – Land
& Disaster. Hunter is seven months old and
in training with OH-TF1 for disaster
Deana Hudgins has been involved in search
and rescue as a canine handler for thirteen
years. She is currently President and Training
Director for Ohio Search and Recovery
Canines, Inc. (OSAR K9). She has conducted
numerous searches throughout Ohio and
surrounding states for local, state and federal
investigators.
Deana holds canine certifications through
NAPWDA in Area Search and Cadaver and
NASAR in Area Search, HRD Land, Water and
Disaster. She is also a NASAR Canine Lead
Evaluator and AERIES Chief Examiner for
Area Search, HRD – Land and Water, and
Disaster HRD & Live.
PUT THIS ON YOUR
CALENDAR
October 21-25, 2013
NSDA Seminar
Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Registration on the website and
attached to this newsletter.
www.n-sda.org
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Special BOD Meeting
Synopsis
The Evaluation fee will change to $30 for
members and $75 for non members. NSDA
will only offer one test per fee. This will take
effect June 6, 2013.
As promised by NSDA at its inception,
revisions were made to the Area standards to
correspond with the NIMS standards. The
current Area search test will remain the same
with one exception – it cannot be reduced
below 120 acres. The name will be changed
to Area Search Test I and the Area
adjustment chart will be amended.
Area Search Test II will be implemented
which will consist of 80 acres, a minimum of
60, one (1) subject and two (2) hours for
completion.
NSDA will pay all expenses for an Apprentice
Evaluator to accomplish elevating their status
to Principal Evaluator. If the Apprentice can
put together a test in their area, expenses will
be paid for a Principal Evaluator. These tests
must be given to a reasonable number of
handler/K-9 teams.
See the full minutes at www.n-sda.org.
Rescue Video from Croatia
Susan Bulanda is in touch with units all over
the world and sent this link to a video of a
Croatia mountain rescue team on a mission.
This is from Livio Kotlar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is0jurSp-EQ
Croatia covers 21,851 square miles,
consisting of 21,782 square miles of land and
49 square miles of water. It is the 127th
largest country in the world.
Elevation ranges from the mountains of the
Dinaric Alps with the highest point of the
Dinara peak at 6,007 feet near the border
with Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south to
the shore of the Adriatic Sea which makes up
its entire south-west border.
REBUTTAL TO MAY
KIBBLES & BITS
By Steven Stochaj
Editor’s Note: The black questions/blue text
is taken from last month’s Kibbles and Bits.
The internet links were sent by Steven
Stochaj.
I started SAR in 1994 and I am on my third
dog and try to learn from each one... not to
tug from dog 1 and not to early spay-neuter
with dog 2. I am just trying to help others
not make the same mistakes.
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8) Playing tug of war causes aggression in
dogs.
Again, some trainers and dog owners believe
this myth. It could have started because
some dogs can get very “into” the game and
rough housing can get forceful. If a dog
owner does not have control over their dog,
they may have a hard time getting the dog to
stop playing.
Tug-of-war is a great game for dogs of all
ages and size. It is a natural way for a dog to
play, and dogs will do it with each other
without being taught. My PRT and I play this
game every day. Only his version of it is
“swing me back and forth while I hold on,”
(what do you expect, he’s a terrier).
However, all I have to do is tell him it is time
to quit and he will carry his toy to the shelf
and drop it with no fuss. Dog’s who are not
taught to stop when told could appear to be
aggressive or dominant.
Steven sent the link below to an article which
takes the opposite view:
http://kaylaurence.wordpress.com/2013/05/1
4/dental-treatment-by-tug/
10) Female dogs should have one litter before
being spayed.
This is another emotional topic for many
people. If you are not going to show, prove
or otherwise have an ethical breeding
program, there is no reason to let a bitch
have a litter. Some people feel that the bitch
will feel a void for not having puppies.
However, I will add that, over the years, I
have known breeders of real working dogs,
(not sport dogs) who claim that the dog will
work better if they are not spayed before the
first heat, having one heat makes them better
working dogs. There are some studies that
verify this which has to do with the chemical
change in the dog’s brain triggered by the
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hormones that are released by going through
a heat. After the first heat, working dog
people will spay a bitch. Having a bitch
spayed will generally result in a more stable
personality that is not subjected to the mood
swings that intact females have. Think PMS.
11) If I get my male dog neutered, he will
hate me.
I can’t tell you how many men, mostly, and
some women cannot bring themselves to
neuter a male dog. Some people will get their
dog neutered and have implants put in the
dog so that they do not look neutered. Men
especially find it difficult to neuter their male
dogs. They believe that the dog will hate
them for not being able to have sex.
In reality neutering a male dog will not lessen
their working ability, drive or any other aspect
of their ability to learn and perform. It will let
the male dog focus on his work better, be
less inclined to roam and have a more stable
personality. In many cases it will reduce or
eliminate certain types of aggressive
behavior. I have never encountered a dog
that seemed to hate his owner for having him
neutered.
Having both dogs and bitches spayed and
neutered does drastically reduce the
instances of cancer and other hormonally
related diseases as well as unwanted litters.
Early Spay-Neuter Considerations for
the Canine Athlete: One Veterinarian’s
Opinion
© 2005 Chris Zink DVM, PhD, DACVP,
DACVSMR
Extensively revised and updated - 2013
Canine Sports Productions www.caninesports.com
SAR Dog News, June 2013
Editor’s Note: The following are excerpts
from the article. Please see
www.caninesports.com to read it in its
entirety.
Orthopedic Considerations
Bitches spayed prior to one year, as
compared to those left intact, have:
 significantly delayed closure of growth
plates.
 the tibia and radius and ulna were
significantly longer than the femur and
humerus.
 a significantly higher occurrence of CCL
(cranial cruciate ligament in the knee)
rupture even when controlling the dog’s
weight.
 Dogs that were neutered at least six
months prior to a diagnosis of hip
dysplasia were 1.5 times more likely to
develop hip dysplasia.
• higher incidence of patellar luxation
(kneecap dislocates or moves out of its
normal location).
Cancer Considerations
Spayed females and neutered males have a
greater risk of developing:
 cardiac hemangiosarcoma (a rapidly
growing, highly invasive cancer).
 splenic hemangiosarcoma.
 bone cancer.
 prostate cancer.
 cell carcinoma of the bladder.
 any bladder tumor.
 mast cell cancer.
 lymphoma.
.
Behavior Considerations
Significantly more behavioral problems
developed in spayed and neutered bitches
and dogs such as:
• Early age gonadectomy associated with
an increased incidence of noise phobias
and undesirable sexual behaviors, such
as mounting with fearful behavior being
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most common in spayed bitches and
aggression in neutered dogs.
Other Health Considerations
Female, and sometimes male, dogs that are
spayed/neutered before puberty have:
 an increased risk of urinary incontinence
and it is more severe in bitches spayed
earlier.
• a significantly higher risk of
hypothyroidism when compared to
• an increased risk of developing fatal
acute pancreatitis (multivariate analysis)
• a risk of adverse reactions to vaccines.
• a strong positive association between
retention of the ovaries and longevity.
Neutering Dogs: Effects on Joint
Disorders and Cancers in Golden
Retrievers
Gretel Torres de la Riva1, Benjamin L. Hart, Thomas B.
Farver1, Anita M. Oberbauer3, Locksley L. McV Messam4,
Neil Willits5, Lynette A. Hart
1 Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School
of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis,
California, United States of America,,
2 Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology,
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis,
Davis, California, United States of America,
3 Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and
Environmental Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis,
California, United States of America,
4 Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine,
University of California-Davis, Davis, California, United States
of America, 5 Statistics Laboratory, Department of Statistics,
University of California-Davis, Davis, California, United States
of America
Copyright: _ 2013 Torres de la Riva et al. This is an openaccess article distributed under the terms of the Creative
Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted
use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided
the original author and source are credited. * E-mail:
[email protected]
Abstract
In contrast to European countries, the
overwhelming majority of dogs in the U.S. are
neutered (including spaying), usually
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done before one year of age. Given the
importance of gonadal hormones in growth
and development, this cultural contrast invites
an analysis of the multiple organ systems that
may be adversely affected by neutering.
Using a single breed-specific dataset, the
objective was to examine the variables of
gender and age at the time of
neutering versus leaving dogs
gonadally intact, on all diseases
occurring
with
sufficient
frequency
for
statistical
analyses. Given its popularity
and vulnerability to various
cancers and joint disorders, the
Golden Retriever was chosen for this study.
Introduction
The overwhelming majority of companion
dogs maintained in the U.S. are spayed or
castrated (both referred to herein as
neutered). Increasingly in the U.S. neutering
is being performed early, demarcated in the
present study as prior to one year of age.
The impetus for this widespread practice is
presumably pet population control, and is
generally
considered
responsible
pet
ownership. However, this societal practice in
the U.S. contrasts with the general attitudes
in many European countries, where neutering
is commonly avoided and not generally
promoted by animal health authorities.
In the last decade, studies have pointed to
some of the adverse effects of neutering in
dogs on several health parameters by looking
at one disease syndrome in one breed or in
pooling data from several breeds.
With
regard to cancers, a study on osteosarcoma
(OSA) in several breeds found a 2-fold
increase in occurrence in neutered dogs
relative to intact dogs. Another study on
OSA, to explore the use of Rottweilers as a
model for OSA in humans, found that
neutering prior to 1 year of age was
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associated with an increased occurrence of
OSA; 3–4 times that of intacts.
Hemangiosarcoma (HSAis a cancer that is
affected by neutering in females. A study of
cardiac tumors in dogs found that cardiac
HSA for spayed females was greater than 4
times that of intact females. A study on
splenic HSA found the spayed females had
more than 2 times the risk of developing
this tumor as intact females. Neither of
these studies separated early- versus latespayed females with regard to increased
risk, and neither focused on just one
breed.
A study on the epidemiology of LSA
(lymphoma) in dogs, for comparison with
human lymphoma, found that intact females
had a significantly lower risk of developing
this cancer than neutered females or
neutered males or intact males.
Another cancer of concern is prostate cancer,
which occurs in neutered males about four
times as frequently as in intact males. A
study on cutaneous mast cell tumors (MCT) in
several dog breeds, including the Golden
Retriever, examined risk factors such as
breed, size, and neuter status. Although
early versus late neutering was not
considered, the results showed a significant
increase in frequency of MCT in neutered
females; four times greater than that of intact
females.
In contrast to the rather strong evidence for
neutering males and/or females as a risk
factor for OSA, HSA, LSA, MCT, and prostate
cancer, evidence for neutering as protection
against a dog acquiring one or more cancers
is weak. The most frequently mentioned is
mammary cancer (MC). However, a recent
systematic review of published work on
neutering and mammary tumors found the
evidence that neutering reduces the risk of
mammary neoplasia to be weak.
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With regard to joint disorders affected by
neutering,
one
study
documents
a
3-fold
increase in excessive tibial
plateau angle – a known
risk
factor
for
development of CCL – in
large dogs. A paper on
CCL found that, across all
breeds, neutered males
and females were 2 to 3
times more likely than intact dogs to have
this disorder. In this study, with sexes
combined, neutering significantly increased
the likelihood of HD by 17 percent over that
of intact dogs.
Given the widespread practice of neutering in
the U.S., especially with public campaigns
promoting early neutering, and the contrast
with neutering practices in other developed
countries, the objective of this project was to
retrospectively examine the effects of
neutering on the risks of several diseases in
the same breed, distinguishing between
males and females and early or late neutering
versus remaining intact using a single hospital
database.
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Susan Bulanda replies: I would like to
thank Steven for responding to K & B with his
comments and articles. It is always good to
hear from our members.
There are numerous studies and opinions
about some of the topics in the last K & B;
the main conclusion is that there is no
general consensus. Almost every study will
admit that more studies need to be done.
When studies are conducted on one breed of
dog only, the study will sometimes assume
that it applies to every dog.
As for training and behavior issues, because
dogs, regardless of their breed(s) are as
individual as people, canine behavior and
training methods do not apply to all. Even
studies of physical changes cannot be
generalized due to a limited sample. T hey
can only alert us to possibilities and further
studies.
The mantra that I insist my students
memorize is this: "Nothing works all of the
time and everything works some of the time."
The study focused on the Golden Retriever,
which is one of the most popular breeds in
the U.S. and Europe. In this breed, HD, CCL,
LSA, HSA, MCT, OSA, and elbow dysplasia
(ED) are listed as being of particular concern.
To read the entire paper, see
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu
How is it one careless
match can start a forest fire,
but it takes a whole box to
start a campfire?
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KIBBLES & BITS
by Susan Bulanda
Canine Flu
Canine Influenza is a mutation of an equine influenza that was first discovered in dogs around
2004. The Canine Flu is a virus that can be passed from one dog to another. The symptoms
include fever, cough, sneezing, discharge from the eyes and nose, and generally not feeling well or
malaise. While the death rate from the flu is low, there is a risk of a bacterial infection such as
pneumonia.
Dogs that are in contact with other dogs are at the highest risk, such as those in day cares,
kennels, shelters and dog parks. While the virus is more common in the northeast, as dogs travel,
so can the virus. Unlike the human version of the flu, canine flu is not seasonal and can be caught
at any time during the year.
The only way to tell for sure if your dog has the flu is to have your veterinarian examine the dog.
This will include a swab of the nose and throat.
While the degree of the symptoms can range from very mild to more severe, in all cases the dog
should be allowed to rest until he is better. If the dog shows signs of lethargy, the cough gets
worse, no appetite, or trouble breathing (the flu is a respiratory illness), you must take your dog to
your veterinarian immediately. However, since this is a communicable illness, call your
veterinarian first and describe the symptoms so that they can prepare for your dog’s arrival and to
protect other dogs in the clinic.
For those people who live in an area where there is a higher risk or whose dog participates in
activities that involve other dogs, there is a vaccine for the canine flu. Your veterinarian can help
you decide if you need to give it to your dog.
Last month in the dog myth article, I asked this question. A few (but not many) sent me their
responses.
Q. Why do dogs turn around and around before lying down?
Most people sent me a version of "to pat down grass, etc. to make a bed to lie in while in the
wild." That of course is the most common answer to this question. However, it does not fit with
the fact that all dogs do it no matter where their breed originated. Think of dogs that were
developed in areas where there was no grass to lie down on, such as arctic dogs (huskies), or the
desert dogs such as Salukis. Yet they do it too. A more logical explanation is that dogs do it for
much of the same reasons why people will "settle" into their bed at night, mostly to
get comfortable.
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All dogs will curl up to sleep much of the time and in the wild either to keep warm or for protection
by making themselves smaller. Both are survival instincts. They could also be testing the areas
they want to curl up in to make sure that there are no rocks, sticks or other matter that would
make their nap uncomfortable. Keep in mind that dogs cannot manipulate objects the way
humans can and this is a way to find a spot that is about their size which is comfortable and that
they will fit into. If you watch your dog perform this ritual, you will notice that they generally
circle in an area that is just a tad bigger than they are curled up. After they circle, they will
usually lay down curled up. But those dogs who spread out, such as on a cold floor on a hot day,
typically do not circle before lying down. Think about it.
A new feature for Kibbles and Bits is going to be some interesting trivia. (Yes I like to watch
Jeopardy). I hope you all will enjoy this perhaps useless but interesting information!
Abracadabra – is one of the few words entirely without meaning. It is still used in a joking way
for those who want to pretend to use “Magic.” It was first used in a poem by Quintus Severus
Sammonicus in the second century. It is a cabalistic (mysterious or the cabalistic teachings of the
alchemists) word intended to suggest infinity. It was also believed to be a charm with the power
to cure toothaches, fevers, and other illnesses especially if it was written on a piece of paper in a
triangular arrangement and hung from the neck by a piece of linen thread.
ABRACADABRA
ABRACADABR
ABRACADAB
ABRACADA
ABRACAD
ABRACA
ABRAC
ABRA
ABR
AB
A
Animal – The ancient Romans gave the name animalis which derives from anima, meaning having
breath or soul, to all living creatures that perceptibly breathed, not including plants because they
did not know how plants breathe. Animalis later became the English word, animal.
As the crow flies – Meaning “in a straight line.” The expression dates back to at least the
1800’s. Crovus brachy-rhynchos of North America is an amazing bird. The crows are said to hold
conventions of 40-60 birds where a leader is picked. According to New England naturalist Alen
Devoe, “The most extraordinary rites of a flock are the ‘trials’ they conduct. When a crow has
broken the laws of crowdom, the flock gathers in judgment, parleying sometimes for hours while
the offender waits some distance away. Suddenly the discussion ceases; there is a moment of
silence. Then the flock either rises in unison and leaves or dives in a mass upon the offender and
attacks him to death.”
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A FINAL FAREWELL SALUTE
Photo credit: Old Colony Memorial (Facebook) and Plymouth Police Working Dog Foundation.
Plymouth, Massachusetts, Police Department.
K-9 Kaiser was recently diagnosed with
kidney disease and his health was declining
rapidly. His handler, Ptl. Jamie Lebretton,
made the difficult decision to put him down.
Officers were on hand to salute K-9 Kaiser
during his final journey (see picture above).
The following was posted by Ptl. Lebretton on
the Plymouth Massachusetts Police Working
Dog Foundation Facebook page:
“It is with deep regret and sorrow that I
announce the retirement of my partner K-9
Kaiser. Kaiser was recently diagnosed with
severe kidney disease/failure leaving his
health to decline rapidly. Kaiser battled this
disease with vigor and toughness like I have
never seen before. Although, as of late, the
disease has taken the upper hand forcing him
out of his craft and ultimately out of this
world. Kaiser taught me more about myself
and my profession than I could have ever
taught him. I feel privileged to have had a
front row seat to witness his bravery and
heroic actions while serving the people of
Plymouth and my brothers and sisters in blue.
Although his career was short lived, he made
a huge impact that will never be forgotten.
Kaiser loved being a Police Dog and I will
miss him dearly. Out of love and respect for
Kaiser, and with the input from our excellent
vet, trainer, and family, I have made the
heart wrenching decision to end Kaiser’s
suffering.”
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Kaiser’s handler later posted this message on
Facebook:
K-9 MOURNS
“RIP my boy. I could not have asked for a
better partner or friend. May you rest easy
and wait for me at that sacred bridge. I will
be there my friend. I will be there. I will
never forget you or our accomplishments.
You made me a better person, a better
handler, and a better cop. Till we meet again
kai. I love you and will miss you daily.
…And to my boys in blue. Never in my career
have i ever been so proud. You out did
yourselves today. I could not have asked for
a better send off. Kaiser truly was part of the
department and loved being a police dog. My
fellow K-9 handlers, you are a cut above and
showed everyone what being a handler is all
about…our pups. I thank each of you and
you have my respect forever.
Lastly, to all of you who sent your regards
over the past few days…I thank you. I read
every single post and listened to every
message. Kaiser served you well and the
streets of Plymouth were safer when he was
on patrol. The compassion was
overwhelming and I am humbled at the
support from
perfect strangers.
God Bless you all.”
Sources: msn.com,
MyFOX8.com
Ptl. Jamie Lebretton
& K-9 Kaiser –
Credit: Plymouth Police Dept.
The picture above shows Figo, a K-9 for the
Bardstown, KY, Police Department, paying his
last respects at the funeral of his fallen
human partner, Officer Jason Ellis. In the
photo, Figo lays a paw on Ellis’s casket.
The first of June, Ellis’ body was discovered
outside of his patrol car on the Exit 34 ramp
from the Blue Grass Parkway. The officer
was ambushed as he was driving home from
his shift sometime before 2 a.m..
His
murderer or murderers had placed debris on
the ramp, waited for Ellis to get out of his
vehicle, then gunned him down with several
shotgun blasts fired from atop a nearby
embankment.
Figo was retired after his partner’s death and
is now living with Ellis’ family. Bardstown,
KY, police chief Rick McCubbin told the
Associated Press said that the dog and Ellis
were “true partners."
Source: www.courier-journal.com
SAR Dog News, June 2013
DISASTER!
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
First aid kit

Whistle to signal for help

Dust mask to help filter contaminated air
and plastic sheeting and duct tape to
shelter in place

Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic
ties for personal sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Manual can opener for food

Local maps

Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar
charger
Are YOU prepared?
SAR personnel and K-9 handlers are so
geared to helping others that they often
forget that they could be the victim.
Everyone has (or should have) enough
supplies to sustain themselves in the field for
72 hours. After that time period, major
assistance for the workers is likely on hand.
Once you have gathered the supplies for a
basic emergency kit, you may want to
consider adding the following items:

Prescription medications and glasses

Infant formula and diapers

Pet food and extra water for your pet

Cash or traveler's checks and change
But do you have at home what would be
needed to sustain you and your family in the
event of a catastrophe such as a tornado or
hurricane?
Many of us have seen that
devastation firsthand and know that often
nothing is left to sustain families until help
arrives.
A basic emergency supply kit could include
the following recommended items:

Water: one gallon of water per person per
day for at least three days, for drinking and
sanitation

Food: at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food

Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a
NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and
extra batteries for both

Flashlight and extra batteries
Important family documents such as copies of
insurance policies, identification and bank
account records in a waterproof, portable
container.
You can use the Emergency
Financial First Aid Kit - EFFAK (PDF - 977Kb)
developed by Operation Hope, FEMA and
Citizen Corps to help you organize your
information.

Emergency reference material such as a
first aid book or free information from
ready.gov web site. (See Publications)

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each
person. Consider additional bedding if you
live in a cold-weather climate.

Complete change of clothing including a
long sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy
shoes. Consider additional clothing if you
live in a cold-weather climate.
SAR Dog News, June 2013
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PTSD Awareness Month
Editor’s Note: While PTSD is most often
associated with combat veterans, emergency
workers such as SAR personnel can suffer
from it also. SAR personnel searching after a
mass disaster such as a tornado or plane
crash may constantly re-live the sights they
see and need help. Do not be afraid to ask
for it!

Household chlorine bleach and medicine
dropper – When diluted, nine parts water
to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a
disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can
use it to treat water by using 16 drops of
regular household liquid bleach per gallon
of water. Do not use scented, color safe or
bleaches with added cleaners.

Fire extinguisher

Matches in a waterproof container

Feminine supplies and personal hygiene
items

Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels
and plastic utensils

Paper and pencil

Books, games, puzzles or other activities
for children
Since 2010, June 27th has been known as
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Awareness Day. For the last three years, the
National Center for PTSD has worked
tirelessly throughout the month of June to
raise awareness of this serious mental health
issue. PTSD occurs after an individual has
been through a traumatic event like combat,
abuse, terrorist attacks, assault and other
serious incidents.
For more information on survival kits, see
http://www.ready.gov
Source: ready.gov
Bucky says: Confuse
your dog. Throw a
boomerang!
While emotional stress after experiencing a
trauma is natural, an individual with longterm stress that affects their day-to-day life
may have PTSD.
According to the National Center for PTSD,
about 60% of men and 50% of women have
experienced a traumatic event. Of these
individuals, about 8% of men and 20% of
women develop PTSD.
SAR Dog News, June 2013
The disorder can lead to depression, anxiety
and fear, dramatic changes in behavior, anger
and shame.
PTSD has four types of
symptoms and knowing them can help you if
you believe you or your loved one may be
experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The four symptoms are:
•
•
•
reliving the event,
avoiding situations that remind you of
the event,
feeling “numb” or emotionally void and
•
feeling jittery or
always on high alert.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs
has
an
online
questionnaire that can help
identify if you or your loved
one has symptoms of PTSD.
However, the best way to
identify whether or not you
have PTSD is by visiting a
mental health professional.
Therapy and, in some cases,
medication
can
help
individuals suffering from Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder to have normal lives again.
You are not alone.
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AUTISM: WHAT TO
EXPECT ON A
SEARCH
Submitted by JoJan Carter
At the beginning of May, there were two
intense searches — one in California and one
in Florida — for missing children with autism.
Sadly, both of these children were found
deceased in nearby water. On May 17, 2013,
another child with autism went missing in
Kentucky, but was pulled to safety from a
creek near his home.
Autism-related wandering is not uncommon,
and many of these children go straight to
nearby water. According to recent data, 49%
of autistic children have wandered away from
safe environments, such as homes, schools,
day camps, etc.
Based on National Autism Association’s (NAA)
monitoring of missing person cases, autismrelated wandering incidents happen most:

During warmer months

During holidays
such as Mother’s
Day, Memorial
Day, Father’s Day,
Fourth of July,
Labor Day, and
other warmclimate holidays
During family
gatherings, other
gatherings, or
outdoor activities

SAR Dog News, June 2013

Camping & hiking outings

Visits to non-home settings, such as a
friend’s home or vacation setting

After a family moves to a new home

When adjustments have been made to
a home to accommodate warmer
weather, especially window screens,
window fan units, A/C units and screen
doors.

During classroom transitions from one
classroom to another, or during other
transitions.

During times of stress or when
escalation triggers arise (typically the
child/adult will bolt)
If a child with autism is missing, the NAA
strongly suggests that searchers be
immediately dispatched to nearby water.
Water and traffic-related fatalities remain the
leading
causes
of
death
following
wandering/bolting incidents in children and
some adults with autism.
Here are some quick thoughts that may serve
as useful generalizations (for dealing with
both children and adults on all parts of the
spectrum, though of course especially with
people who are more severely affected than
those with Asperger's):

If they're avoiding eye contact, you do
so as well. Look past them as you speak
to them.

Use short sentences, carefully crafted to
get to the point, but do include technical
terms (search-and-rescue
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worker/expert/whatever title you go by,
emergency first responder.).

Explain what's happening and who you
are and narrate your actions before you
do them to avoid having the person
panic and run from you. Just off the top
of my head: "We're in an emergency.
This tornado/storm is an emergency.
I'm a search-and-rescue worker. The
sheriff sent me to save people from the
tornado. Here is my ID (show ID). I'm
going to move closer to you now,
because my job is to save you from the
tornado. Please stay still and don't
worry (move a little closer). Very good.
You're brave to be so calm in an
emergency. I'm going to move closer
again. I'm going to reach out my arms
to you. Soon I need to pick you up and
carry you to a safe place." If possible
get the person's permission before you
touch them; if that doesn't seem
possible, make sure you've (gradually)
gotten close enough to get them in a
sudden bear-hug and be prepared for
kicking and scratching. Continue talking
calmly, explaining yourself, and praising
them for how well they're doing.
I can't emphasize enough how effective
"visual supports" (for which, please google)
are for many people with autism. Showing
the ID is part of that. And it occurs to me
that laminated (waterproofed) cards for SAR
personnel showing succinctly what happens
during a rescue (pictures of child in
danger/adult rescuing child/happy ending)
could go a long way to getting the job done
without the added danger of panic.
SAR Dog News, June 2013
LAST HOWL
By Sue Wolff
Opinions expressed in this column are those of
the author and not necessarily
those of the National Search Dog
Alliance.
Have you ever noticed apathy
setting
in
when
you’re
training? You start to wonder
why
you’re
doing
this
especially when there are
other, better ways you could
be spending your time…shopping, doing
laundry, going to the movies, etc., etc.
You’re bored. Your dog is bored. Your
trainer is trying very hard to come up with
new ways to keep you both interested but
isn’t succeeding.
Then the tornadoes in Oklahoma come. You
watch the storm chaser footage on TV and
wonder how anyone can survive.
Next you get a call to deploy. You grab all
that “stuff” you’ve been storing and check it.
Good thing you’ve been keeping up with it
because now all you have to do is put in last
minute things and head out the door, dog in
tow.
On the way “there”, you mentally prepare
for what’s coming, as much as you can
because each situation is different. Some
people talk a lot; others remain silent.
Whichever you do, make sure only positive
things pass down the lead to your dog.
As you gaze out the window, whether on
the ground or in the air, you begin to see
the devastation.
It’s massive…in spots.
Tornadoes,
unlike
hurricanes
and
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nor’easters, cause complete damage in a
more confined area.
This is what you spent all those hours in the
rain, snow, mud and heat for…to know what
you’re doing when you arrive on the scene
and not to become part of the problem.
This is when you realize what those long
hours meant to you and your dog. You’ve
profited by all that time spent training and
now you can bring that to bear effectively
for those in need.
And when you get back, thank your trainer
for all those hours he/she spent planning
those lessons that taught you and your dog
how to operate successfully in the field.
Board of Directors—
Robert Simon, President, Florida
[email protected]
Terry Crooks, Vice-President, Montana
[email protected]
406-293-1618
Sue Wolff, Secretary/Treasurer, Tennessee
[email protected]
Cameron Daggett, Idaho
[email protected]
208-720-6256
Susan Fleming, Pennsylvania
[email protected]
Frank Hancock, Georgia
[email protected]
678-628-7559
Jan Meyer, Missouri
[email protected]
Norma Snelling, Washington
[email protected]
360-808-0894
Advocacy Council
 Susan Bulanda
 Lisa Higgins
 Marcia Koenig
 Carol Ann Namur
 Robert Noziska
 Dee Wild
 A. E. Wolff
TRAINING, SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
June 20-23, SAR Conference, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact
Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
June 28, 29 & 30, ALL-BREED TRAILING WORKSHOP for SEARCH DOG TEAMS with Mark Holmes
and Corbin Hodge, Cody, WY. Workshop is full. For further information, contact K. T. Irwin at
[email protected].
July 6 and 7, The Annual Water Workout, Buffalo Bill Reservoir near Cody, Wyoming: Deep water,
shore, land cadaver. For more information, contact K. T. Irwin at [email protected].
July 12, 13 and 14, Cadaver/Narcotics Indication Training or Mantrailing with Randy Hare/Lucy
Newton near Cody, Wyoming. For more information, contact K. T. Irwin at [email protected].
July 13-14, AFRCC- Basic Inland SAR School, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further
information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
July 22-26, AFRCC- Advanced Inland SAR School, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further
information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 3, SAR100 -Crime Scene Operations – Blood Borne Pathogens, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh,
IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 3-4, The 4th Annual NJSAR Water Workout Weekend, Monksville Reservoir (South Boat
Launch), Ringwood, NJ. For more information, contact [email protected]
August 3–August 5, Human Remains Detection Dog, Morinville, Alberta- Canada. For more
information, contact: [email protected]
August 4, K-9 Pretest, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy
at [email protected]
Training, Seminars & Conferences Continued
August 9-11m HRD Land/Water Seminar, Franklin, NC. Offered in conjunction with Sleuth Hounds
LLC Mantrailing Seminar. HRD Land/Water: Instructors: Edwin Grant and Bobby Blackwell. Special
focus on water scenarios. Air Scent /Area Search: Instructor: Denver Holder. To reserve your spot
in HRD or Air Scent contact Bobby Blackwell. Email: [email protected] or
[email protected] . Phone: (336) 927-5642
August 17-18, SAR250 Search and Rescue Management, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For
further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
August 31-September 1, K9310 -Intermediate Cadaver Search Techniques for K-9s, Camp
Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 14-15, K9650 –K-9 Credentialing Test, Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For further
information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 21-22, SAR400 – Ground Search I (technician), Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, IN. For
further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 28-29, K9410 –Advanced Land Cadaver Techniques for K-9s, Camp Atterbury,
Edinburgh, IN. For further information, contact Lillian Hardy at [email protected]
September 29-October 3 - 2013 Canine Search and Recovery Conference at Canter's Cave Camp in
Jackson, Ohio. For a complete list of class offerings, instructors and registration forms visit
[email protected]. For questions or more information contact Lou Ann Metz @
[email protected]
October 14 - 16, 2013 - NOCDS (Network of Canine Detection Services), Holly Springs, Mississippi,
Working Dog Seminar, http://www.nocds.org/ CANCELED
October 21-25, 2013, NSDA Seminar, Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Watch the newsletter
and website for more information. Contact Jan Meyer at [email protected] with
questions.
2014
June 20-22, 2014, HRD seminar near Cody, WY. Bill Dotson, Ann Christensen and Ben Alexander
will rotate through three groups of beginning, intermediate and advanced teams with 8 teams per
group. For more information, contact K. T. Irwin at [email protected].
National Search Dog Alliance
Statement of Financial Income and Expense
May 2013
TOTAL
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
43450 · Individual/Business Donations
45040 · Interest - Checking
293.53
0.25
46420 · Inventory Sales (Merchandise)
138.00
46430 · Certification Field Test
670.00
46440 · On Line Certification Testing
47210 · Membership Dues - Individual
Total Income
Gross
Profit
230.00
2,011.00
3,342.78
3,342.78
Expense
65070 · Web/Trng Sites and Hosting Fees
27.14
65080 · PayPal Cost-Membership Dues
57.44
65090 · PayPal Cost-Inventory Sales
5.57
65100 · PayPal Cost-On Line Testing
18.86
65110 · Banking Fees
66400 · AKC Grant - Evaluator Travel
Total Expense
Net Ordinary Income
Net
Income
3.00
2,168.87
2,280.88
1,061.90
1,061.90
NSDA Area, Disaster, Trailing and Land HRD Seminar
Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana
October 21-25, 2013
Registration and evaluations will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE
Registration Fee if postmarked prior to October 7, 2013:
$325.00 for Non-Members $200.00 without a K-9
One dog per registrant
$275.00 for Members $150.00 without a K-9
No Partial Registrations
Registrations Fee if postmarked on or after October 7, 2013:
$350.00 for everyone with a K-9; $250 without a K-9
Lodging Sunday night thru Thurs. night; Meals Monday breakfast through Friday breakfast.
PRINT and respond to all questions on registration form
Name & K-9 name will be on certificate as written here. Please PRINT so I can read it!
Name: __________________________________Address__________________________
City/State/ZIP: _____________________________________Phone #_________________
NSDA Membership # _____________________ Expiration Date: ____________________*
*For membership information, contact Pat Totillo at [email protected]
Affiliation: ________________________________________________________________
Email (PRINT LEGIBLY): ___________________________________________________
Canine Name & Breed _______________________________________________ M / F
I will be staying: on-site
I will be staying off-site
Indicate class you would like to attend - check only one:
Area Search
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
***
Land HRD
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
***
Trailing
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
***
Disaster Area
Beginning
***
Intermediate
***
Disaster HRD
Beginning
***
Intermediate
***
*** K-9 required to perform a consistent, recognizable, trained final response. The Beginning
Disaster classes are for those K-9’s proficient in Area or HRD and wish to move to disaster training. Previous
training and a trained final response are required by the instructors to work the pile.
EVALUATIONS
NSDA will offer evaluations/certifications on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20. All
evaluation slots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis based on receipt of registration. All
of the testing prerequisites, standards and instructions can be found on the website at www.n-sda.org
on the Testing/Evaluator Information page. Any candidate unable to provide copies of their
prerequisite requirements to the Evaluator at the time of the test will not be able to test. No
exceptions. We will not be able to accept any evaluation requests once all slots are full. We will
keep you posted on the website as to when the classes fill or when all evaluation slots are full.
Evaluations will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday and Sunday for all disciplines. Those attending the
seminar will be given testing preference.
Evaluation fee: $30.00 members
$75.00 non-members
Include fee with registration.
I would like to test Area I
Saturday
Sunday
Dog Name __________
I would like to test Area II
Saturday
Sunday
Dog Name __________
I would like to test Land HRD
Saturday
Sunday
Dog Name __________
I would like to test Trailing
Saturday
Sunday
Dog Name __________
II
I will need a bunk on Saturday night because I am testing.
Yes
No
A bunk will be provided Saturday night at Camp Atterbury for those who will be
testing. You may have to move on Sunday to your permanent location for the seminar.
No meals will be provided Saturday or Sunday. Only one (1) dog may be tested per
handler per day. If you would like to test one dog in two disciplines, it will have to be
on separate days.
ON SITE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS HAVE CHANGED.
Included in the registration price will be individual rooms with a community
bathroom in each building. Each room will have one bunk bed. We will make
every effort to house one person in each room, but at this time we are unable to
make that guaranty. You will need to provide your own sheets, pillows, blankets,
soap, toilet paper, etc. Also, you will need to sweep out each building, empty the
trash and clean up on Friday. Dogs in crates allowed in each room.
If you would prefer WIFI and color TV, the base is offering officer’s quarters for
an additional $175. for the week (include with registration check). The rooms
have one bed in each room and share a bath with an adjoining neighbor. These
rooms are designed for single occupancy. Sheets, blankets, etc. are provided.
Dogs NOT allowed in these rooms. K9’s will need to be housed in your car.
SEMINAR T-SHIRTS
I would like to order _____ seminar t-shirt(s) @ $10.00 each – Size: S M L XL 2 XL
(Add cost of t-shirt(s) to registration check.)
In Case of Emergency
Contact: ________________________________________ Tele #: ___________________
Registration Fee ___________
Mail to:
Room w/ WIFI & TV ___________ **no K9’s allowed in these rooms
T- Shirt Fee
___________
NSDA 2013 Seminar
Evaluation Fee
___________
c/o Jan Meyer
Total Check Enclosed ___________
1123 Eagle Creek Road
Wildwood, MO 63005
NEW THIS YEAR If you know someone who would like to attend and be a helper (runner,
subject, helper), NSDA will provide meals and a bunk for that person and there would be no
registration fee charged. Helper form attached at bottom. Please distribute to friends, family
and teammates. This will be on a first come, first serve basis. Helpers will be expected to help
all week.
REGISTRATION
Mail copy of registration form along with check payable to NSDA, current canine shot
records (a minimum of Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordotello vaccinations or titer
within last 6 months) and a signed NSDA Hold Harmless Form to: NSDA 2013
Seminar, 1123 Eagle Creek Road, Wildwood, MO 63005. Your registration will be
acknowledged by email within two weeks of receipt. No registrations will be accepted after
October 15 or after the classes are filled. Check or money order only – no PayPal accepted
for registration. No refunds after October 1, 2013. No partial registrations accepted.
NSDA Area, Trailing and HRD Seminar, Camp Atterbury, October 21-25, 2013
Partial Instructor List
Land HRD
Lisa Higgins, LESAR
Paul S. Martin, Western Carolina University
Area
Deb Palman, Maine Warden Service K9 Team, Retired
Denver Holder, NCSARDA
Trailing
Mark Holmes, Detective CID Port Arthur, Tx K-9 Handler
Corbin Hodge, Instructor, United States Mantrailing Association
Disaster Area
Lillian Hardy, Indiana DHS, SAR Section Chief
Julie Cramer, Great Lakes Search and Rescue K-9
Disaster HRD
Deana Hudgins, Ohio Search and Recovery Canines
Check-in/Check-out
Check-in and registration will begin Sunday at 3:00 PM at the Search and Rescue Academy. Checkout will be 1:00 pm on Friday.
Directions
Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center; 3008 Old Hospital Rd.; Edinburgh, IN
46124
Valid driver’s license, auto registration and proof of current auto insurance required to enter
Base. You will not be allowed on base if you did not registered with NSDA.
Auction
If you would like to bring an item for the auction, please feel free to do so.
Contact Information
For additional registration information, please contact Jan Meyer
[email protected]
RV Park
Driftwood Camp
Edinburgh, Indiana
(812) 526-6422
$20 per night
Facility

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
Type (Private)
No Tents
Pets Welcome
Sites

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



Spaces Available (60)
Max Length (60)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Max Amps (50)
Back-ins (27 x 60)

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



Electric Hookups (12)
Full Hookups (48)
Grass Sites (30)
Gravel Sites (30)
Pull-thrus (12)
Pull-thru Size (27 x 60)
Side-by-Side Hookups
Site Length (60)
Water Hookups (12)
Other Amenities



& Services
Restrooms
Showers
Table At Site
Motels in Edinburgh
Check individual motels for information regarding pets.
All motels are on I-65 Exit 76
Best Western
Hilton Garden Inn
11780 N US Highway 31 Hwy
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-9883
12210 N Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-8600
Comfort Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
11711 N US 31
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-9899
12225 N Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812-526-4919
Hampton Inn
12161 N US 31
Edinburgh, IN 4612
812-526-5100
Acceptance of Risk
NSDA 2013 Seminar, October 21-25
Held at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Indiana
It is extremely important that you know and remember that your participation in search & rescue
(SAR) operations and SAR-related training involves risk to you and your dog. The eventualities of
personal property damage, bodily injury or death are real and so diverse that no one can specify
everything that can go wrong. Please do not participate in these activities if you believe that they
are perfectly safe. They are not!
I am aware and accept that during the course of the activities in which I am participating at Camp Atterbury under the
arrangement of NSDA or other individuals, organizations, corporations, or agencies coordinating activities with NSDA or
their representatives, whether volunteering, working or attending the NSDA Seminar, that certain dangers exist to me
and/or my dog, including the risks of injury or death.
In consideration of and for the right to participate in such activities, I do, hereby, assume all of the above-mentioned risks
and will hold and save harmless NSDA and its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, from any and all liability,
claims and demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise in connection with my participation or the
participation of my dog in any of the above-mentioned activities.
Additionally, I hereby consent to the administration of any emergency medical treatment which may be required, as
determined by NSDA and its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, and will hold and save harmless, any person who
procures or renders such medical treatment from any and all liability, claims or demands of every kind and nature
whosoever, which may arise out of or be attributable to, the requesting of or performance of the above-mentioned medical
treatment.
The terms of this acceptance shall hereby serve as a release and assumption of risk for me, my heirs, executor, and
administrator and for all members of my family, including any dependents or minors who accompany me or join me in
participating in the above-mentioned activities.
In executing this acceptance, I am not relying on any statements, promises, opinions or assurance, either expressed or
implied, by NSDA and/or its representatives, whether paid or volunteer, concerning the conditions or circumstances I may
or will encounter while participating in the above-mentioned activities.
Additionally, I hereby certify that all of the information that I have submitted is true. I am aware and accept that any false
statement made is reason for disciplinary action or termination of my right to participate in the above-mentioned
activities.
Date:
Printed
______________________________________________________________________________________
Name:
Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________________
In case of emergency contact: _________________________________________ Telephone: _____________________
NSDA Helper Form
2013 Camp Atterbury, Indiana
Please Print Legibly
Name:
Phone number:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Email Address:
SAR Team Affiliation:
In case of emergency please contact:
Name/Phone number/Relation:
Please be sure to dress for the weather (rain gear, boots, gloves, long
pants, bug spray, etc.). We may ask you to sit in the woods for several
hours each day. Please wear muted or dark color clothing. Valid driver’s
license, auto registration and proof of current auto insurance required to
enter Base. You will not be allowed on base if you did not register with
NSDA.
Email a completed form to [email protected] prior to September 15, 2013,
or mail to NSDA 2013 Seminar, c/o Jan Meyer, 1123 Eagle Creek Road,
Wildwood, MO 63005. If any of this information changes after you have
sent the form, please email or call 314-910-0881.
NSDA will provide you with meals beginning with Monday breakfast
through Friday breakfast. We will also provide you with a bunk in which to
sleep beginning Sunday night through 1:00 pm on Friday. You will need to
bring your own sheets, blankets, pillow, soap, towel, shampoo, etc. Checkin will be on Sunday, October 21 from 2:00 – 5:00.
Thank you, in advance, for your help and support.