75th EPISODE OF THE SMECKA PODCAST: Czech at the World Championships how our dogs became world heroes

In this extremely inspiring episode of the Smečka podcast, we take you into the world of rescue cynology and top international competitions. The guest is Kristýna Sedláková , a dog trainer and experienced rescuer who has achieved success with her dogs at the FCI World Championships and prestigious competitions in China.

You will learn how the deployment of rescue dogs in the search for missing people works, how cooperation with the police and the integrated rescue system takes place, and what the dog and handler must meet in order to go on a real mission. Kristýna explains what tests the dogs must pass, what terrains they are searched in, and why the coordination of the human-dog team is key.

A strong part of the interview is made up of experiences from China, where the approach to dogs and cynology is completely different. You will hear about cultural differences, the conditions in local hotels, dogs locked in aviaries, and how challenging it was to represent Europe at an international championship in an environment where dogs are perceived completely differently than here.

Kristýna will also share chilling but touching stories from real-life interventions - including searching for missing persons, rescuing people from near-fatal accidents, and searching for drowning victims. You will learn how dogs can work in avalanches, debris, and on the surface of rivers, and how their sensitive sense of smell plays a huge role.

Listen to an inspiring interview about courage, discipline, and the extraordinary partnership between man and dog. You can find the first part of the podcast here. 🐾❤️

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