What is human presence detection?
Detection is an olfactory research method that involves teaching a dog to locate and designate an odor. The Animalin Center, with Nicolas Ducasse as its main trainer, has chosen to focus its detection courses on the odor of a human presence in a defined area, whether this presence is static or moving, both day and night and regardless of the weather and environment.
A type of search without any reference smell at the start
Due to its natural abilities and depending on the environment, the dog will be able to use the technique of quest or tracking to reach its objective. This is also what some dogs use spontaneously when they hunt, switching alternately from the track to the quest or vice versa. The dog will be allowed to leave a track to go on a quest to reach its objective as quickly as possible, which will be the detection and designation of one or more human presences, within a defined perimeter, whether static or moving.
Without a reference odor, there are no bad designations on the part of the dog. Depending on the scenario and the number of human presence on the defined perimeter, it will be up to the master to relaunch his dog to reach the final objective. This is where the term "pair" takes on its full meaning. Depending on the environment and the scenario, the dogs will be able to carry out, in turn, their detection on a leash or in free.
Why did we choose our themes associated with detection?
In addition to providing you with the knowledge and skills necessary to introduce you to and improve your detection skills through the various themes offered; our courses also aim to prepare you for our annual event, which will take place over 5 days next June at Lac de la Gimone in the Gers department (32).
The 5 days will be broken down as follows: 3 days of preparation adapted to the level of the dog and human participants with a review of the themes developed during the year in the form of a rally-raid, 2 days with challenges with role-playing and life-size restitution of the content of our detection and thematic courses.
To participate in our event, there is no obligation to have completed our thematic detection courses. If you have participated in our 6 detection courses with themes, you can, unless you choose otherwise, register directly for the 2 days of challenge with role-playing and restitution without participating in the 3 days of preparation. You can also decide to participate in our themed courses without participating in our event just for the pleasure of learning or improving your detection skills in the theme you have selected.
Content
Focus
1ère demi-journée
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Accueil
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Analyse des personnalités canines,
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Si votre chien a déjà pratiqué la recherche : évaluation du binôme en recherche par la mise en place d’une détection afin de pouvoir adapter le niveau des différents exercices.
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Si votre chien n'a jamais pratiqué la recherche : évaluation du binôme pour une bonne mise en route de la détection.
On hold
Waiting for content
Detection
2ème et 3ème journées
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Mise en place et découverte de la recherche, en fonction de votre chien
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Exercices de recherche : votre chien sera initié ou perfectionné à la détection de présence humaine sans indice de référence de départ, dans un périmètre défini. Il apprendra de sa propre initiative à choisir la technique de la quête ou du pistage en fonction de ses aptitudes naturelles et/ou de la situation
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Pour le maître, un apprentissage de conduite d'intelligence situationnelle avec divers scénarios sera proposé
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Apprendre à conduire en libre et en longe et à décider de la bonne opportunité de l'une ou l'autre des conduites en fonction de l'environnement
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Recherche sur personne en mouvement et en statique
Nota : Tous les exercices pratiques sont adaptés tout au long du stage au niveau de votre chien. Vous serez répartis en groupe et par atelier vous permettant d’alterner les exercices d’obéissance et de recherche. Vous repartirez avec les outils nécessaires pour augmenter et stabiliser les critères abordés pendant le stage.
Pour qui ?
For anyone wishing to introduce or improve their dog's ability to detect human presence. Dogs aged between 1 year and 10 years maximum. Course not suitable for dogs with major behavioural problems (aggression, phobia). If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us.
Additional information
The reference trainers and assistants
Nicolas Ducasse et Catherine Collignon ; Tatiana Brebion, Cyril Legendre et Paul Candau
Places
Val Louron Ski Resort (65)
Dates
February 7, 8 and 9, 2025
Duration
2.5 days - Number of hours: 18 hours
Schedules
1er jour : 12h - 17h / Autres jours : 9h30 - 17h30
Amount in self-financing
390 €
Amount with request for support
430 €
Request for quote or internship agreement
Inscription en ligne
30% à titre de réservation : 105€
Participation limitée
12 participants - 1 dog/participant - (from 10 to less than 10 participants, only the referent trainers will be present
Meals and accommodation
Not included
Prerequisites
Physical condition for the driver: have the ability to walk on snowy terrain whatever the weather. Ski clothing required.
For dogs in general: having a dog that can jump, run on any terrain without the risk of pain linked to a skeletal problem.
If in doubt, contact us by email , giving us your telephone number.
Nota
For all research disciplines, there are waiting times, we strive during our internships to ensure that these waiting times are reduced as much as possible, but it will still be necessary to consider it.
Content
Focus
1st half day
Welcome
Analysis of canine personalities,
Evaluation of research pairs and their relationship
Obedience practice
2nd and 3rd days
Walking on a leash and without a leash
The fixed remainder (held in place while lying down)
Recall with and without distraction
Getting used to the attachment
Backward
Remote driving
Crossing and driving
2nd and 3rd days
Height and length obstacles
Driving over obstacles
Blocking on obstacle
Controlling the pace of a series of obstacles
Driving with situational intelligence on obstacles
Analysis of obstacle learning and its dangers
Zipline desensitization and habituation plus carrying bag
Detection
2nd and 3rd days
Setting up exercises around detection based on your dog,
Detection exercises: Your dog will be introduced to or improved in detecting human presence without any initial reference index, within a defined perimeter. He will learn on his own initiative to choose the technique of searching or tracking according to his natural abilities and/or the situation.
For the master, situational intelligence driving training with various scenarios will be offered
Learn to drive freely and on a lead and decide whether one or the other is appropriate depending on the environment
Detection of moving and static people
Note: All practical exercises are adapted throughout the course to the level of your dog. You will be divided into groups and workshops allowing you to alternate between crossing, driving and detection exercises. You will leave with the necessary tools to increase and stabilize the criteria covered during the course.
For whom?
A toute personne désireuse de faire découvrir ou de perfectionner son chien à la recherche sur présence humaine. Chien âgé de 1 an minimum jusqu'à 10 ans maximum. Stage non adapté aux chiens présentant des problèmes de comportements majeurs (agressivité, phobie). En cas de doute n'hésitez pas à nous contacter.
Additional information
The reference trainers and assistants
Nicolas Ducasse and Catherine Collignon; Tatiana Brebion, Cyril Legendre and Paul Candau
Lieux
Val Louron Ski Resort (65)
Dates
11, 12 et 13 avril 2025
Duration
2,5 jours - Nombre d'heures : 18 heures
Schedules
1er jour : 12h - 17h / Autres jours : 9h30 - 17h30
Amount in self-financing
390 €
Amount with request for support
430 €
Request for quote or internship agreement
Online registration
30% for reservation: €117
Limited participation
12 participants - 1 dog/participant (for fewer than 10 participants, only the trainers will be present)
Meals and accommodation
Not included
Prerequisites
Physical condition for the driver: have the ability to walk for 1 hour continuously without stopping at your own pace.
For dogs in general having a dog that can jump, run on any terrain without the risk of pain related to a skeletal problem.
If in doubt, contact us by email , giving us your telephone number.
Note
For all research disciplines, there are waiting times, we strive during our internships to ensure that these waiting times are reduced as much as possible, but it will still be necessary to consider it.
Content
Focus
1st half day
Welcome
Analysis of canine personalities,
Evaluation of research pairs
Transport
2nd and 3rd days
Means of transport depending on the location and type of travel.
Zipline with master and without master
Abseiling with a dog
Pick-up car with owner and without owner with or without transport box
Water transport by boat
Detection
2nd and 3rd days
Setting up exercises around detection based on your dog,
Detection exercises: Your dog will be introduced to or improved in detecting human presence without any initial reference index, within a defined perimeter. He will learn on his own initiative to choose the technique of searching or tracking according to his natural abilities and/or the situation.
For the master, situational intelligence driving training with various scenarios will be offered
Learn to drive freely and on a lead and decide when one or the other is appropriate depending on the environment
Detection of moving and static people
Note: All practical exercises are adapted throughout the course to the level of your dog. You will be divided into groups and workshops allowing you to alternate between driving, camp preparation and detection exercises. You will leave with the necessary tools to increase and stabilize the criteria covered during the course.
For whom?
For anyone wishing to introduce or improve their dog's ability to detect human presence. Dogs aged between 1 year and 10 years maximum. Course not suitable for dogs with major behavioural problems (aggression, phobia). If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us.
Additional information
Les formateurs référents et assistants
Nicolas Ducasse and Catherine Collignon; Tatiana Brebion, Cyril Legendre and Paul Candau
Place
Loudenvielle "The Wolf's Step" and surroundings Louron Valley (65)
Dates
23, 24 et 25 mai 2025
Duration
2.5 days - Number of hours: 18 hours
Schedules
1er jour : 12h - 17h / Autres jours : 9h30 - 17h30
Amount in self-financing
390 €
Montant avec demande de prise en charge
430 €
Request for quote or internship agreement
Online registration
30% for reservation: €117
Limited participation
12 participants - 1 dog/participant (for fewer than 10 participants, only the trainers will be present)
Meals and accommodation
Not included
Prerequisites
Condition physique pour le conducteur : avoir la capacité de marcher 1h en continu sans s'arrêter à son propre rythme.
Pour les chiens en général avoir un chien qui peut sauter, courir sur tout terrain sans risque de douleur liée à un problème de squelette.
En cas de doute nous contacter par mail en nous indiquant votre numéro de téléphone.
Note
For all research disciplines, there are waiting times, we strive during our internships to ensure that these waiting times are reduced as much as possible, but it will still be necessary to consider it.