Sniffing Around A Handler S Guide To Handling Sniffer Dog Crime Scenes

Sniffer dog handlers are always dealing with wildlife crime scenes when their dogs detect wildlife contraband. Unfortunately, their training does not prepare them for their role as first responders to wildlife crime scenes and this may lead to mishandling or scenes and evidence which eventually leads to acquittals of offenders. This Handbook is intended to assist Sniffer dog handlers upon whom the responsibility of preserving the crime scene and collecting evidence may fall, if there is no investigator available. The handbook attempts to address unique crime scene situations that may be encountered by sniffer dog teams including luggage, parcels and shipping containers. Sniffer dog handlers as first responders must use caution when managing wildlife crime scenes so as not to violate any laws. Sniffer dog teams sometimes work in highly secure areas in ports and airports that are governed by local and international customs laws and procedures that give direction on seizing and detaining goods. In such situations, the handler may need to obtain additional legal authority before they proceed with collection of the evidence.

Readers will discover how detection dogs are able to use their amazing sense of smell to find everything from people, both alive and dead, to explosives and much, much more.

This 396-page book provides specific guidance on pre-trial criminal procedure of all sorts, and explains in understandable terms what you can do and what you can't do under 4th Amendment search and seizure law. From traffic checkpoints and forceful felony arrest, from Miranda warnings to inmate and cell searches, it's all covered in this concise reference. In addition, numerous charts and guides are included throughout the book to make this as practical a guide as possible.

This book on the training of scenting dogs explains the composition of scent, how it works in the dog's nose, and what affects scent. It contains chapters on the sense of smell, anatomy and physiology, the human as scent source, the transmission of scent and factors that influence the working with scenting dogs.

Profiles nearly eight hundred judicial proceedings.

This book features the following salient topics: the General Assumptions and Rationale of Forensic Identification; DNA Typing; Parentage Testing; Fingerprint Identification; Handwriting Identification; Firearms and Tool Mark Identification; Bullet Lead Analysis; Identification from Bite Marks; Talker Identification; Polygraph Tests; Fires, Arsons, and Explosions; and Alcohol and Drug Testing.

Whether your dog is a Snoopy or an Air Bud, this is your go-to guide for training them. Have you ever gone to the park and gazed enviously as the nearby yellow lab obediently followed his owner's commands? Have you endured the keen sting of public embarrassment as your Chihuahua deemed it appropriate to mark a stranger's leg? Or perhaps your dog is completely housetrained, but you're hoping to take it to the next level with some competition-worthy talents. If you nodded at any of the above, this book is for you. Written by professional dog-training instructor Tammie Rogers, Dog Training & Tricks (previously 4-H Guide to Dog Training & Dog Tricks) is a fully illustrated, easy-to-follow guide for teaching your dog everything he needs to know from how to sit down to how to turn off the lights. Strengthen your bond with your pup as you train him to follow confident commands drawn from three training methods: the Social Compliance Method, the Incentive Method, and the Comprehensive Method. Rogers' clear, reader-friendly instructions are illustrated with step-by-step, full-color photos so you can easily follow along. Teach your young canine the basics of social manners; prepare your dog for competition through comprehensive obedience-trial exercises; or skip the formalities altogether and get straight to the tricks: jumping through hoops, crawling through tunnels, taking clothes out of the dryer, and more. With Dog Training & Tricks, you and your dog can master some truly amazing feats--and have fun in the process.

Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.