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Show 6* If the dog fails in the search, or if he becomes tired or unwilling to search after a certain period of time with no success, then the search is broken off after arranging for the dog to find an ( your own) object quickly* ( The search has to be concluded with a success). Under no circumstances should the dog leader be induced by unworthy incentives into forcing the dog to search. Be calm. In calmness lies strength. This proverb is true in the fullest 6ense of the word. Every dog leader radiates his own calm or nervousness to his dog and communicates these to the dog. The more clam and purposeful the dog leader, the more calm and purposeful will be the work of the dog. The avalanche dog leader is trained in the avalanche dog course in such a way that he can qualify as a special expert in avalanche missions, This feeling alone, the sense of being fully acquainted with'the entire problem, must bolster his ego considerably. He approaches the avalanche and its problems full of confidence because he has every reason to radiate calm and self- confidence to his coworkers, and especially to his dog. However, he must also see to it that the dog can work calmly. In this connection it should be noted that a calmly working probing party does not disturb the dog. However, people who run back and forth, skiers, who appear suddenly, loud yelling and the like do disturb the dog. Avalanche dog leader, remember that you often have to use your entire personality and your total energy to create the proper working conditions for your dog. However, be sure to do it, because it is of great advantage to you! The search work. One of the main duties of the dog leader is never to take his eyes off the dog during his search work. Thus, he has the dog's behavior always under control. The dog leader, who remains at a distance from the retriving dog in the center of the search field, directs the dog by signalling with his arms. He must recognize whether his dog retrieves properly or whother he just runs around, whether he enjoys his work or is displeased, whether he wants to run beyond the - 66 - |