Search & Rescue: Encouraging Play Drive

An energetic handler with an enthusiastic voice can have many hours of pleasure with their Karelian of any age. By carefully observing how your dog reacts to certain toys or other treats (even if food is not involved), you can find something at motivates your dog's level of excitement. That toy can then be reserved as a reward for a complex task you wish the dog to master, such as finding a victim in preparation for Search and Rescue work.

Right, three-month old California Karelian Buffy met the folks at the Butte County Sheriff's Office on a trip for practice and training.