Held on four paws: Aaron exudes rescue dog testing in Prignitz!

Held on four paws: Aaron exudes rescue dog testing in Prignitz!

Retting and helping in Malchin in training and helping Aaron, a talented Border Collie of the rescue dog squadron Prignitz, successfully passed his exam for the search in ruins. As part of a repeat test under the supervision of performance judge Déserée Woschinski, he mastered the demanding tasks that are required for admission for missions. The exam was organized by the BRH rescue dog squadron Rhein-Mosel and took place in the presence of the almost 20 members of the Prignitz season. Aaron, almost five years old, is specially designed for the search for people in ruins and thus proves the special skills of his breed.

border collies are considered one of the most intelligent and agile breeds, which is why they are often used in the German Red Cross (DRK). Your extraordinary work morality, speed and ability to concentrate make you ideal rescue dogs that can find missing people even in difficult terrain and under extreme conditions. The training in the DRK, which usually lasts 12 to 18 months, includes basic and advanced search techniques. Dogs learn to react to commands as well as effectively work with human rescue teams in order to act quickly and precisely in crisis situations such as earthquakes or avalanches.

Aaron's career as a rescue dog

Aaron, like the other four tested dogs from the Prignitz season, has to undergo a performance test annually to remain approved for missions. The season currently does not have a mantrailer dogs, but is already working on their training. Mantrailers are specifically trained to search for certain people specifically, an ability that is of great importance in saving.

The cooperation of the Prignitz rescue dog squad with the neighboring relay in Brandenburg not only promotes the exchange of knowledge, but also the improvement of the training standards. Repetition tests for rubble and area searches are a weekly training goal for all BRH relay. This shows how important it is that the rescue dogs always stay up to date with their skills in order to be able to effectively help in real missions.

The role of the border collies in the rescue system

The special properties of the border collies, such as their excellent sense of smell and their mobility, allow them to quickly locate missing people. Regular training and practical scenarios prepare the dogs optimally for the challenges for missions, be it under rubble or on flooded areas. They are characterized by their adaptability in both rural and urban areas, which also underlines their versatility as rescue dogs.

In crisis situations, Border Collies are indispensable and play a crucial role in the rescue system. Your ability to solve problems quickly and your endurance make you valuable partners for the human rescuers.