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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Laminar Air Flow
Laminar Air Flow: a straight flow of air without and interference.
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Looping Scent
Looping Scent: when scent travels upwards from a source, and settles down away from the source. Occurs with little to no wind at the source.
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LKP
LKP (Last Known Position): the last location of the missing subject, substantiated by evidence or clues. The LKP changes with the discovery of clues/evidence.