ASTM F1879-14(R2020) pdf free download

ASTM F1879-14(R2020) pdf free download.Standard Guide for Demonstrating Obedience and Agility in Search and Rescue Dogs
1. Scope
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum obedience and agility expected ofcanines that are part ofa search dog team or crew. 1.2 Further training is required for a canine before it may perform as a member of a search dog team or crew. 1.3 This guide applies to canine members of all search resources classified in ASTM F1848 Standard Classification System for Canine Search Resources. 1.3.1 The advanced obedience and agility skills required for canine members of Kind D (Disaster/Collapsed Structure Search) dog teams or crews are not defined in this guide. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- bility ofregulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accor- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions ofTerms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.1 about turn, n—an abrupt 180° reversal of direction performed by a dog upon the command of the handler. 3.1.2 aggressive behavior, n—attempted or actual unpro- voked attack on another canine or person. Acanine may also be evaluated as aggressive if it exhibits significant warning signs of imminent unprovoked attack (continuous growling, snarling, fear-barking, etc.) 3.1.3 agility, n—an aspect of a dog’s physical condition that characterizes the dog’s dexterity and ease of movement. 3.1.4 obedience, n—an aspect of a dog’s behavior that characterizes the dog’s ability to follow instructions. 3.1.5 off-lead, n—a working mode for a dog where the dog and handler are not connected physically, and control of the dog is established through audible commands or visual signals. 3.1.6 on-lead, n—a working mode for a dog and handler physically attached by a leash. 3.2 Definitions of terms not defined in this standard can be found in Guide F1633, Guide F2209, Classification F1848, and SWGDOG SC1.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide establishes the minimum level of obedience and agility required for canines to perform safely and effec- tively on a search dog team or crew. 4.2 Obedience skills ensure that a dog is under the control of the handler, that it will not interfere with other resources such as search team members, rescue personnel, other search dogs, and members of the public, it can be left without the handler’s supervision, and it can be evacuated by someone other than the handler. 4.2.1 All search dogs shall demonstrate the on-lead obedi- ence skills defined in this guide.4.2.2 All search dogs that work off-lead shall also demon- strate the off-lead obedience skills defined in this guide. 4.2.3 Off-lead obedience skills shall be demonstrated in the vicinity of a group of people and other dogs, with the accompanying noise and confusion common to search and rescue operations. 4.3 Agility skills demonstrate the dog’s ability to negotiate terrain and obstacles that may be present in a search area. They also demonstrate the dog’s ability to work in an unfamiliar environment with unstable or loose objects underfoot. 4.3.1 All search dogs shall demonstrate the agility skills defined in this guide. 4.3.2 Off-lead search dogs shall perform all agility skills off-lead. On-lead search dogs may perform agility skills on or off lead, at the discretion of the handler. The use of a lead shall neither enhance nor diminish a dog’s ability to demonstrate its agility. 4.3.3 Spotters should be provided for dogs demonstrating agility skills. The spotters, however, should neither enhance nor diminish a dog’s ability to demonstrate its agility. 4.4 Handlers shall direct the dog with minimal commands. 4.4.1 Continuous commands, or excessive talking to the dog, shall not be allowed. 4.4.2 Occasional reminder commands and some praise shall be acceptable. 4.5 This guide may be used by units, handlers, and request- ing agencies to evaluate canine search resources. It may also be used for establishing local performance guidelines or stan- dards.