ASTM F1879-14R20
Standard Guide for Demonstrating Obedience and Agility in Search and Rescue Dogs
| Language: | English |
| Released: | 2020-07-10 |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Standards number: | ASTM F1879-14R20 |
| Standard number: | F1879-14R20 |
| Released: | 01.04.2020 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Section: | 13.02 |
| Keywords: | agility; canine; conditioning; dog; obedience; obstacle course; training; |
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum obedience and agility expected of canines that are part of a 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 appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.