General regulations
Execution and evaluation of nosework:
It is important to read Section 3.4 of the regulations regarding "Dog Handler Evaluation" and "Dog Evaluation (Alerts - how the dog indicates the person)". See more details click here
International Rescue Dog Organisation
RH - MT V Mantrailing pre-test
Exercises and points (100 points max):
- Picking up the scent trail: 10 points
- Following and maintaining the scent trail: 40 points
- Locating and alerting on the person: 40 points
- Odour differentiation (2 helpers): 10 points
Trail type and length: 1,000 steps / approx. 500 m, 2 changes of direction, a change in terrain and 1 street and/or path crossing.
Age of the trail: 60 minutes
Search Time 20 minutes
Evaluation: The TJ can terminate the work at any time if he is convinced that the D cannot continue the
work on his own.
If the TL is not found the test cannot be passed.
International Rescue Dog Organisation
RH - MT A Mantrailing A
Exercises and points (200 points max):
- Assuming the trail: 20 points
- Following and maintaining the trail: 70 points
- Behaviour of the handler: 20 points
- Tactic and teamwork: 20 points
- Locating and alerting on the person: 50 points
- Odour differentiation: 20 points
Trail type and length: 2,000 steps / approx. 1,000 m, with 3 changes in direction, minimum 1 terrain change, and 1 crossing.
On the trail (between 600 and 800 m), a "stranger" is placed sitting or lying down, for leading the trail off.
Age of the trail: 4 hours
Search Time: 45 minutes
Evaluation: The TJ can terminate the work at any time if he is convinced that the D cannot continue the work on his own. If the VP is not found the test cannot be passed.
See more details click here
International Rescue Dog Organisation
RH - MT B Mantrailing B
Exercises and points (200 points max):
- Assuming the trail: 20 points
- Following and maintaining the trail: 70 points
- Behaviour of the handler: 20 points
- Tactic and teamwork: 20 points
- Locating and alerting on the person: 50 points
- Odour differentiation: 20 points
Trail type and length: 400 steps/ approx. 2,000 m.
Minimum 4 changes of direction, 2 street crossings, minimum one change of terrain. The ratio of urban area / open area should be 50/50%.
Age of the trail: 6 hours
Search Time: 60 minutes
Evaluation: The TJ can terminate the work at any time if he is convinced that the D cannot continue the work on his own. If the TL is not found the test cannot be passed.
See more details click here