Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains

by Andrew Rebmann, Edward David

Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.
Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactics, and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.

232 pages, Hardcover

First published August 29, 2000

Reviews

[Aggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

So this is a technical book on how to train your cadaver dog and how to prevent a lot of problems cadaver dogs normally end up with. If you don't have or plan to have a cadaver dog that you are training, you can probably just skip this one. If you are a handler or plan to be a handler this is by far the best resource out there today, it's pretty much a mandatory read for new members that join our search team.