Sometimes, there may be a need to carry a search dog out of the field. Maybe the dog received an injury from running into a fence line that was not visible, stepped on something sharp, or got injured while searching at full speed. Unfortunately, it can happen during our regular training or worse, on a search, so we want to be prepared to get the dog safely to help if necessary.
In the video below, Katie and Tim are practicing carrying search dog Aziva and lifting her over a barbed wire fence. Practicing this technique helps us all (including the dog) be more comfortable and prepared, should trouble arise.
