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IRO Mantrailing - Mantrailing Test

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:
- Picking up the scent trail
- Following and maintaining the scent trail
- Locating and alerting on the VP
- Odour differentiation

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.

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International Rescue Dog Organisation

RH - MT A Mantrailing A

Exercises:
- Assuming the trail
- Following and maintaining the trail
- Behaviour of the DH
- Tactic & teamwork
- Locating and alert on the TL
- Odour differentiation

Trail type and length: 2,000 steps / approx. 1,000 m
3 changes in direction, minimum 1 terrain change, 1 crossing, 1 "stranger" sitting/lying on the trail (between 600 and 800 m) 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.

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International Rescue Dog Organisation

RH - MT A Mantrailing B

Exercises:
- Assuming the trail
- Following and maintaining the trail
- Behaviour of the DH
- Tactic & teamwork
- Locating and alert on the TL
- Odour differentiation

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

The complete International Examination Regulations for Search and Rescue Dogs of the International Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO)!

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