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Baggs, a young golden retriever training to be an avalanche rescue dog, with her owner, Mr Rob Brennan, a Jackson Hole ski patroller.
PHOTO: AMBER BAESLER/NYTIMES
Christine Chung
- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming is training puppies like Baggs to become avalanche rescue dogs, joining experienced dogs that save lives.
- Training takes years, focusing on traits like confidence, scent skills, and calmness amidst distractions, crucial for avalanche rescues.
- Avalanche dogs are invaluable in rescues, as they can quickly locate buried victims, saving critical time and aiding decision-making.
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WYOMING – Baggs loves to frolic in the snow, clamber up hills and play with ski patrollers. But the young golden retriever is on a serious journey.
If she succeeds in becoming an avalanche rescue dog, she could someday save lives.
