Common Scents

The Bloodhound
in Law Enforcement
By
Jerry F. Nichols & Milica K. Wilson
This training manual is geared towards training the bloodhound for law enforcement, but can be applied to any breed used for search and rescue.
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The contents of the book include:
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A history of the bloodhound | |
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Scent-Collection, discrimination, dissipation, origin, measurability, regional effects, weather, drift and pool scent | |
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Considerations prior to purchasing a bloodhound | |
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Choosing a breeder, puppy or adult, rescue bloodhound | |
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Preparation for the new bloodhound | |
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Animal Nutrition | |
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Gear for trailing | |
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Basic training | |
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Scent articles | |
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Trailing and advanced trailing | |
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Split trails and missing members | |
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Line-Ups | |
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Cadaver/Decomp searches, land & water | |
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Training records & documentation | |
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Courtroom preparation | |
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Traveling with your bloodhound | |
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Special health problems related to bloodhounds | |
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Bloodhound resources | |
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Bloodhound frequently asked questions |
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"Commons Scents" is over one hundred pages of information for the new, and experienced handlers.
"Common Scents" introduces a few of the new breed of bloodhound handlers who have made significant contributions to the use of the bloodhound in law enforcement, yet it is geared towards the training of your bloodhound for manhunting, whether criminal and/or non-criminal.
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