Devices and instrumentation for the dog unit (Civil Protection sector)

Devices and instrumentation for the dog unit (Civil Protection sector)

The dog and rubble dog unit from research and rescue, one of the sectors of the Italian Acquatic Salvamento Federation, is made up of conductor-cane. The conductor, owner of the dog, has a very close relationship as well as maximum mutual trust. This is fundamental for various reasons: • trust in the conductor helps the dog overcome stress, fatigue and sometimes fear (e.g. when the earth trembles). The conductor who deeply knows the character, preparation and reactions of his dog is the only one who can use it successfully and safety in real research. • The close man-cane relationship motivates the animal very much in work. Think, for example, that the puppy is taught to look for the dispersed just by hiding the conductor. Obviously the affection and relationship that binds dog and man must be such as to induce the dog to ignore the distractions (other dogs and people always present, different smells). In order to install a good relationship with the dog, a lot of work is essential. The training ends with the aptitude exam followed by the operational; both before and after achieving the patent, the training must be maintained by participating in the periodic exercises. The research can start at any time both day and night, generally takes place in a team and can also last several days. >: Fundamental elements to make the dog units operational are the individual protective devices (bob, gloves, mask etc), H48 self -assessment backpack and the instruments/equipment necessary for constant communication and traceability with the aim of making the Recovery and rescue intervention of the dangerous