The first edition of this bestselling classic, which has become a standard work, was published in 1989. After the book went out of print in the early 2000s, the numerous changes in the field of rescue dogs necessitated a complete revision. It can be said without exaggeration that Angela Wegmann has put her life's work on paper here.

From the selection, suitability, and basic training of the young dog to fundamental knowledge about scent and tracking, as well as the disciplines of rubble, area, avalanche, and water searches, person searches with tracking and trailing, water rescue, and cadaver detection dogs, all areas of rescue dog work are covered. Operational techniques and tactics are also taken into account, along with potential challenges that may arise.

The new reference work on rescue dog operations.