MRT Area Preparation was organized by IRO and DVRPS. 3 dog handlers from DVRPS took part in the preparation with their dogs: Primož Bajt with Rina, Alenka Fritzel with Brina and Nataša Bregar with Ajka.

 MRT Area Preparation Classifiers:

• Mateja Nolimal
• Christian Danler Swatt
• Magdalena Koczera
• Dušan Weber

22 participants from Belgium, Slovakia, Austria, Germany, Croatia and Slovenia took part in the course. We were divided into three groups.

The course consisted of:

• basics of MRT (methods of assessment, expectations regarding the work of handlers and dogs, frequent mistakes of handlers and dogs, what the briefing, debriefing should be, what the tactics can be, etc.)
• GPS (theoretical and practical part)
• Veterinary First Aid (theoretical and practical part)
• 3 searches:
  • 1 path search (night)
  • 2 sector searches

After each search, the classifiers gave us an analysis of the search performed. They told us where our mistakes were and gave us practical tips to improve our work.

During the preparation, I learned a lot of new things and gained great experience for further work.