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.
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Air scent dogs do NOT require a scent article or tracks.
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No starting point (or Last Known Position) is required.
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Multiple dogs can work an area, though not at the same time.
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A dog can work an area that has already been searched by dogs and/or people.
Author: ARDA: American Rescue Dog Association
VSRDA Glossary
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Chimney
Chimney Effect: Warm air rises from the source, cools, then drops a distance away from the source.
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Change of Behavior
Change of Behavior (COB): A characteristic pattern of behaviors, as interpreted by the handler, that occurs when the dog detects a trained odor.