Wasatch Backcountry Rescue In-House Dog School Training January 2012

It is an even numbered year, which means the WBR Dog School is ramping up and getting ready to train in-house WBR member teams.  Next season (2013), an odd numbered year is available for enrollment for public and International teams by application.

Local WBR dog handlers train on basic and advanced field work, dog socialization, puppy instruction, ranging, beacon search, probing techniques, modern shoveling techniques, dog agility, dog obedience, and the Swiss four phase method.  Next week the crew hits Brighton Ski Resort to build on their skills.  Check in next week to see how the pups and handlers measure up to these rigorous standards.

Who: WBR avalanche dogs & handlers, media welcome*

What: Training in mock avalanches and helicopter safety

Where: Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon

When: January 23-26

Questions?  Contact Dean Cardinale dcardinale@snowbird.com.

*Media invite for 10am Wednesday January 25^th.  Please RSVP to Dean.