What can I do for you? Textbook page 62-65 106. Read l Understand l Answer Answer the questions in full sentences. Example: What is SAR short for? SAR is short for search and rescue. How is an SAR dog being trained? A search and rescue dog is trained through playing (and with lots of praise). Give an example of an obedience command. An obedience command can be “Stay!”, “Sit!” etc. What can happen if the handler is not in control of the dog? The dog, the handler or other people involved won’t be safe. How is the dog able to smell humans? They smell the microscopic skin cells that people lose every day. Why is it so important to be found soon after an avalanche? So that the person buried under the snow doesn’t freeze to death or suffocate. List some qualities a good SAR dog has to have. Obedient, young, a good nose, lots of energy (to dig)
107. At your service Choose the correct facts. Write them.
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SAR dogs are fast. SAR dogs can replace humans. SAR dogs are able to smell scents humans can’t. SAR dogs are able to find people who are missing.
SAR dogs can detect illnesses. SAR dogs are able to assist people. SAR dogs can rescue people trapped in avalanches. SAR dogs can carry messages. SAR dogs can hear sounds humans can’t.