75TH EPISODE OF THE SMEČKA PODCAST: Czech Republic 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 dog training and top-level international competitions. Our 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 rescue dogs are used in the search for missing persons, how they cooperate with the police and the integrated rescue system, and what dogs and handlers must do to be ready for real action. Kristýna explains what tests the dogs must pass, what types of terrain they search, and why teamwork between man and dog is so important.
A significant part of the interview focuses on experiences in China, where the approach to dogs and cynology is completely different. You will learn about cultural differences, conditions in local hotels, dogs locked in aviaries, and how challenging it was to represent Europe at international championships in an environment where dogs are perceived completely differently than here.
Kristýna will also share chilling but moving stories from real-life interventions, including searching for missing persons, rescuing people from tragic ends, and searching for drowning victims in the water. 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 big role.
Listen to an inspiring conversation about courage, discipline, and the extraordinary partnership between humans and dogs. You can find the first episode of the podcast here. 🐾❤️