Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association

Term	Definition
Air Scent	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary Air Scent (Dog): A dog that searches for the source of human odor. They are typically 'Nose Up' when they work, and are usually non-scent-discriminating. Air scent dogs do NOT require a scent article or tracks. No starting point (or Last Known Position) is required. Multiple dogs can work an area, though not at the same time. A dog can work an area that has already been searched by dogs and/or people. ">Air Scent (Dog): A dog that searches for the source of human odor. They are typically "Nose Up" when they work, and are usually non-scent-discriminating. Air scent dogs do NOT require a scent article or tracks. No starting point (or Last Known Position) is required. Multiple dogs can work an area, though not at the same time. A dog can work an area that has already been searched by dogs and/or people. Author: ARDA: American Rescue Dog Association

Term

Definition

Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary

Air Scent (Dog): A dog that searches for the source of human odor. They are typically 'Nose Up' when they work, and are usually non-scent-discriminating.

Air scent dogs do NOT require a scent article or tracks.

No starting point (or Last Known Position) is required.

Multiple dogs can work an area, though not at the same time.

A dog can work an area that has already been searched by dogs and/or people.

">Air Scent (Dog): A dog that searches for the source of human odor. They are typically "Nose Up" when they work, and are usually non-scent-discriminating.

Air scent dogs do NOT require a scent article or tracks.
No starting point (or Last Known Position) is required.
Multiple dogs can work an area, though not at the same time.
A dog can work an area that has already been searched by dogs and/or people.

Author: ARDA: American Rescue Dog Association

VSRDA Glossary

Turbulent Air Flow
Turbulent Air Flow: When flowing air hits an obstacle/object and causes airflow chaos.
Thermal
Thermal: Layers of air, separated by temperature (and humidity).
Tracking
Tracking (Dog): dogs are able to follow a human scent, by following the footsteps. Tracking dogs may also be following the odor of crushed vegetation and soil bacterial action. Visualize the dog's
Trailing
Trailing (Dog): dogs are scent specific and require a scent article, with a track. Visualize the dog's Nose Down and Up, working some distance from the actual footsteps.
Target Odor
Target Odor: (aka Source) odors which detector dog are trained to detect.
Temperament
Temperament: The general consistence with which the animal behaves.