Summer training camps are always events that all rescue brigades look forward to with great anticipation, and even some of the more passive members often enthusiastically join in.

During the extended weekend in July, we were fortunate with the weather, as our plan was water training, and the summer weather was simply perfect. Since we have a large group of younger members in the club, the majority of the training was focused on introducing them to water-based activities: boarding and disembarking from a boat, paddleboarding, various types of retrieves, as well as rescuing a surfer in distress, searching for a cadaver on land, and for the more experienc

During the extended weekend in July, we were lucky with the weather, as the plan was to focus on water training and the summer weather was perfect. Since we have a large group of younger members in the club, most of the training was dedicated to introducing them to water-based activities: boarding and disembarking from a boat, paddleboarding, various types of retrieves, and even helping a surfer in distress, as well as searching for a cadaver on land.

Although Londonka welcomed the participants of this year’s Cup of Friendship under the shadow of the death of its oldest member, Mr. Jaroslav Flíček, as if covered by an imaginary black veil, the level of the competition and the quality of the performances of the starting field were definitely not negatively affected. On the contrary, the central strength of the competition's idea seemed to be expanded by a very prominent romantic dimension, as a tribute to his memory.

At the Friday meeting, we surprised our youngest handlers with a draw for their starting numbers. We had prepared an exciting test of their growing skills in the form of a Night Horror Race. Handlers were informed about a simulated rescue mission they would face and had to quickly prepare. The race followed a pre-determined forest trail with several checkpoints, where dogs had to locate and indicate all missing persons. At the end of the trail, the final task awaited — direct

I love Slovakia in all its aspects, from the captivating beauty of its mountains to its proud and healthily self-confident inhabitants, and I am always happy to return there. Every success achieved in Slovakia at meticulously organized canine rescue events is all the more gratifying. From May 17–19, 2024, the 7th edition of the Cassovia Cup was held in Košice, organized under the auspices of IRO and FCI as the Slovak Championship in all IPOR categories. The historic name C

Ačkoliv nám dubnové počasí přineslo opravdu pestrý mix, od slunečných paprsků až po přeháňky a vytrvalý déšť, byl náš výcvikový víkend plný