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Alpine Search Dogs

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  • Why does the search dog sniff the air?
    A dog can tell what direction the scent comes from
  • Where do alpine search dogs work?
    where there is snow
  • How do dogs like Cody search in the dark?
    Their sense of smell is so good, they don't use their eyes
  • Why do we need to find missing people fast?
    Because their scent will disappear
  • What are dogs smelling for when they search for people?
    Skin flakes, hair, tiny drops of moisture
  • what do you call the person who is in charge of the search dog?
    The handler
  • How do you pronounce this word - scent
    scent
  • How does a dog know what scent to search for?
    They give the dog a hat, shirt, or another piece of clothing
  • What is the main idea of the text?
    That dogs have a very good sense of smell, and are important in finding missing people.
  • How does Cody the search dog get to the places where people are lost or trapped?
    They run, take the chairlift, or ride snowmobiles
  • What does Cody do when he thinks he has found a missing person in the snow?
    He buries his head in the snow and begins to dig
  • Why does Cody the alpine search dog have big feet?
    To help him walk through the snow
  • What does the word "moisture" mean?
    a small amount of water or liquid, wetness