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  • From: LMabry-zianet <lmabry@zianet.com>
  • To: "'eztech@pdq.net'" <eztech@pdq.net>, 'Mounted search and rescue' <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
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  • Subject: RE: [MSAR] Speaking of dogs Ridin'
  • Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:24:26 -0700

I wonder how this would work with a 130# bloodhound :)


On Thursday, December 04, 2003 9:58 PM, Jeff Ezell [SMTP:eztech@pdq.net]
wrote:
> What about a papoose type rig for this size dog?
>
> I tried to rig an extra saddle blanket with a plastic mesh grid on it for
> for grip behind my saddle for my 70# Lab to ride on. It didn't work well and
> he got too big to "carry". I was also concerned about the "shoulder shock"
> from jumping or falling off. Since I have little use for that here in
> Houston I stopped development of the project.
>
> For big dogs a "basket" centered on a pack horse sounds most logical. Maybe
> like a big woven wicker laundry basket fastened to the pannier. Or a big
> doggie bed. Use it similar to the "basket" like they use on elephants for
> people to ride in. If dog doesn't need to ride you could still pack gear in
> it.
>
> Jeff Ezell
> US Regional Search Dogs
> US Search Affiliates
> ...to Search...to Save...
> jeff@usrsd.org <mailto:usrsdjeff@usrsd.org>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
> [mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org]On Behalf Of BC911
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 5:53 PM
> To: Mounted search and rescue
> Subject: Re: [MSAR] Speaking od dogs
>
>
> I have a repel vest that I use with my dogs for repelling, but the cool
> thing about this repel vest is that it also has straps that turn the vest
> into a backpack. That way you can evacuate an injured dog as a backpack.
>
> Another thing that Una wanted me to point out is that my SAR/ USAR dog is a
> 37 pound Border Collie. She is NOT an 80 pound GSD or Lab.
> She rides in front of me, but I do need to find a better way to transport
> her because, even though she hasn't said anything about it, I know that the
> horn has to hurt after a while. I use pommel bags for her to put her feet
> into for stabilization. Sort of like stirrups almost, but again, this is not
> for long rides and I need to come up with something that will be more
> comfortable for her.
>
> B. Diane Whetsel
> Search Dogs Southwest
> NMTF I
> 911BC
> usark9@warpdriveonline.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Fleming" <pfleming@nwlink.com>
> To: <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 3:20 PM
> Subject: [MSAR] Speaking od dogs
>
>
> > My unit is presently researching what it would take for an MSAR unit
> > to recover an injured search dog. Aside from the "rope around the
> > neck answer" has anyone developed a method, procedures or equipment
> > that we should consider to evacuate an injured animal.
> >
> > Paul Fleming
> > PMSAR
> > Regards
> > Paul
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  • RE: [MSAR] Speaking of dogs Ridin', LMabry-zianet, 12/05/2003

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