Vickie King, writer and
professional dog handler, has written an easy to understand
manual about the best ways to stay
safe during family camping trips, hikes and wilderness
activities—with an emphasis on search dog techniques—for both
adults and children.
This unique and
easy-to-understand guide gives excellent information on how to
use man’s (and woman’s) best friend for help in the wilderness.
King’s expertise as a
seasoned dog handler, along with her meticulous research, gives
the reader an insider’s view of the personality of search dogs.
This unique and trained breed of dogs, whose sole purpose is to
assist in finding lost and missing persons, is examined with
illustrated examples.
For dog lovers, nature
enthusiasts and children, Search Dogs and You will prove
to be a guidebook you and your family will refer to again and
again once you’ve applied King’s techniques. Her rhythmic
narration gives children a complete picture of how search dogs
are an invaluable resource for locating missing persons and the
importance of this special breed of animal.
About the Author
Vickie King is
a writer, professional dog handler and manages a doggie day care
and boarding kennel. Her 25 years of experience as a search dog
handler is the inspiration for her book geared toward teaching
people about safety tips. She lives in Ogden, Utah.
