Mountain rescue dogs: Fit for winter in Obertauern!

Mountain rescue dogs: Fit for winter in Obertauern!

The mountain rescue dogs of the Salzburg mountain rescue opened the 2024 winter campaign with an exciting training in Obertauern. Last weekend, 18 dog teams gathered under the experienced direction of Christian Binggl to sharpen their skills for the upcoming season. Despite the currently low snow queues, the conditions offered an ideal basis for the exercises, such as meinzirk.at reported.

optimal training conditions

The teams were divided into two groups in order to promote both the younger avalanche dogs and the more experienced operational troops. Training manager Binggl was enthusiastic about the high motivation of the participants. The training was designed in such a way that it included various levels of difficulty, adapted to the skills and age of the animals. Particular attention was paid to the reliable display work of the dogs, which is crucial for the rescue campaigns.

With the successful completion of this training, the mountain rescue dog squadron is well equipped in order to be able to act quickly and efficiently in emergencies. The support from a dedicated team of instructors, consisting of Georg Hettegger, Franz Huttegger, Heini Laimer and Stefan Aigner, was another critical factor for training success. This concentrated preparation ensures that the animal helpers can also serve their valuable service this winter in order to save people in mortal danger, as well as bergrettung.tirol emphasized.