Cadaver Dog Handbook

This volume sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs tasked with locating human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies, 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 police 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.