AAT Working and Courthouse Dogs Flashcards
what do air scent dogs do
find lost people by detecting traces of human scent drifting in the air
works best in large parks/private lands
scents are affected by many factors (wind, temp, smoke)
what do trailing dogs do
follow human scent pattern on the ground or in the air; search with nose down which is more effective
what do tracking dogs do
similar to trailing dog but mostly uses sight instead smell
used for criminal pursuit
what do disaster dogs do
find scents in unnatural environments (earthquakes, tornadoes, terrorist attacks)
what do cadaver dogs do
detect scents of decaying flesh; can only identify dead people
can find bodies above and below ground
what does a water cadaver search dog do
detects human scent in water
- must act fast
- must be alert and stable for extended periods of time
what does an avalanche dog do
trained to detect human scent in or under snow
- can detect up to 15 ft of snow
- can detect alive people
what is AAT
Animal Assisted Therapy: goal directed intervention through the animal - human bond
what is AAA
Animal Assisted Activities
utilizes animals to provide people with opportunities for recreational, emotional, and social benefits
-NOT therapy
what are courthouse dogs
dogs allowed in court to help children who have experienced assault/neglect to be able to talk easier
what are the 4 categories of child maltreatment
- Physical abuse
- sexual abuse
- neglect/emotional neglect
- emotional maltreatment
what is the total cost of child abuse in canada
15, 705, 910, 047
15 billion dollars
