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MAITRE-CHIEN [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dog handler
1, record 1, English, dog%20handler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dog master 1, record 1, English, dog%20master
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maître de chien
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20chien
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maître-chien 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maître chien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trailing dog handler
1, record 2, English, trailing%20dog%20handler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tracking dog handler 1, record 2, English, tracking%20dog%20handler
correct
- trailing handler 2, record 2, English, trailing%20handler
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] course is designed for the new trailing handler just starting out with scent discrimination and long distance trailing. [It teaches] the basics of scent article production, preservation, and protection, (The Three Ps), trailing equipment, and basic handling techniques. 3, record 2, English, - trailing%20dog%20handler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien spécialisé en pistage
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9%20en%20pistage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maître-chien spécialisée en pistage 1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20en%20pistage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cadaver dog handler
1, record 3, English, cadaver%20dog%20handler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- human remains detection dog handler 2, record 3, English, human%20remains%20detection%20dog%20handler
correct
- HRD dog handler 3, record 3, English, HRD%20dog%20handler
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For work in the field, the main responsibility of the cadaver dog handler is to work under the direction of the requesting agency. However, the handler must evaluate the circumstances surrounding a case and gather the necessary information while combining it with their specific training to define the search area and formulate an initial action/search plan to ensure that the correct strategies are used to give the cadaver dog the best opportunity to locate the odor of human remains. 4, record 3, English, - cadaver%20dog%20handler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien spécialisé en recherche de cadavres
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9%20en%20recherche%20de%20cadavres
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maître-chien spécialisée en recherche de cadavres 1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20en%20recherche%20de%20cadavres
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2022-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- certified dog master
1, record 4, English, certified%20dog%20master
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien agréé
1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- maître-chien agréée 1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-12-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disaster dog handler
1, record 5, English, disaster%20dog%20handler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In order to become a disaster dog handler, [a person] must be prepared to make a large time commitment to classes, training, meetings, and eventually, deployment. The handler needs to be able to pass certain courses and tests. 1, record 5, English, - disaster%20dog%20handler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien de recherche et de sauvetage en décombres
1, record 5, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20de%20recherche%20et%20de%20sauvetage%20en%20d%C3%A9combres
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- National and International Security
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- detector dog team
1, record 6, English, detector%20dog%20team
correct, specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Detector dog teams are located across Canada. These teams help protect Canada's health and safety by detecting illegal narcotics, firearms and currency. They also help prevent harmful pests and diseases by detecting illegal plants, fruits, meat and animals. 1, record 6, English, - detector%20dog%20team
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
detector dog team: term used by the Canada Border Services Agency. 2, record 6, English, - detector%20dog%20team
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- équipe maître-chien
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9quipe%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à une équipe maître-chien et à un test effectué avec la trousse d'identification des stupéfiants [...], les agents de l'ASFC [Agence des services frontaliers du Canada] ont pu confirmer la présence d'héroïne présumée qui était dissimulée dans les tuyaux d'échappement [...] 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe maître-chien : terme en usage à l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «équipe maître-chien» peut aussi bien s'employer dans le cadre d'un concours d'obéissance que dans un contexte relatif à la contrebande. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Pets
- Contests (Recreation)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dog/handler team
1, record 7, English, dog%2Fhandler%20team
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- dog and handler team 2, record 7, English, dog%20and%20handler%20team
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If a dog/handler team is in violation of specific published requirements, they can be eliminated from further competition at that trial and have to forfeit any awards already earned. 3, record 7, English, - dog%2Fhandler%20team
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Animaux d'agrément
- Concours (Loisirs)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équipe maître-chien
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quipe%20ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Mascotas
- Concursos (Recreación)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- equipo de guías de caninos
1, record 7, Spanish, equipo%20de%20gu%C3%ADas%20de%20caninos
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- equipo de adiestradores de caninos 2, record 7, Spanish, equipo%20de%20adiestradores%20de%20caninos
correct, masculine noun
- equipo de adiestradores de perros 3, record 7, Spanish, equipo%20de%20adiestradores%20de%20perros
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dog handler
1, record 8, English, dog%20handler
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- dog master 2, record 8, English, dog%20master
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "dog trainer". 3, record 8, English, - dog%20handler
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien
1, record 8, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- maître de chien 2, record 8, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20chien
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre d'une formation cynophile responsable du dressage et de l'emploi d'un chien militaire. 3, record 8, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec "entraîneur de chiens". 4, record 8, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien
Record 8, Key term(s)
- maître chien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- guía canino
1, record 8, Spanish, gu%C3%ADa%20canino
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- adiestrador de perros 2, record 8, Spanish, adiestrador%20de%20perros
correct, masculine noun
- adiestradora de perros 2, record 8, Spanish, adiestradora%20de%20perros
correct, feminine noun
- adiestrador de caninos 3, record 8, Spanish, adiestrador%20de%20caninos
correct, masculine noun
- adiestradora de caninos 3, record 8, Spanish, adiestradora%20de%20caninos
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Ejército Soviético entrenó alrededor de 50.000 perros antes de y durante los inicios de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Los perros demostraron ser especialmente valiosos durante los severos inviernos rusos, cuando ellos localizaban y llevaban también a los soldados de combate con trineos. [...] El uso de grandes perros dio a la Bahnschutz (Policía Ferroviaria) un aumento de la eficacia durante las patrullas de las estaciones, en las salas de espera de las mismas y a lo largo de la vía férrea. Ya en 1923, el Reichsbahn empezó un programa sistemático de instrucción para adiestradores de perros así como para los mismos perros. 4, record 8, Spanish, - gu%C3%ADa%20canino
Record 8, Key term(s)
- entrenador de perros
- entrenadora de perros
- formador de perros
- formadora de perros
- instructor de perros
- instructora de perros
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-01-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Dog and Cat Breeding
- Training of Personnel
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Dog Handlers Training 1, record 9, English, Dog%20Handlers%20Training
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Dog Handler Training
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Élevage des chiens et chats
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Formation des maîtres-chiens
1, record 9, French, Formation%20des%20ma%C3%AEtres%2Dchiens
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours donné par la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Formation%20des%20ma%C3%AEtres%2Dchiens
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Formation des maîtres chiens
- Formation du maître-chien
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de cursos
- Cría de perros y gatos
- Capacitación del personal
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Capacitación para guías caninos
1, record 9, Spanish, Capacitaci%C3%B3n%20para%20gu%C3%ADas%20caninos
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- Formación para guías caninos 2, record 9, Spanish, Formaci%C3%B3n%20para%20gu%C3%ADas%20caninos%20
correct, feminine noun
- Capacitación para adiestradores caninos 2, record 9, Spanish, Capacitaci%C3%B3n%20para%20adiestradores%20caninos
correct, feminine noun
- Capacitación para adiestradores de perros 2, record 9, Spanish, Capacitaci%C3%B3n%20para%20adiestradores%20de%20perros
correct, feminine noun
- Formación para adiestradores caninos 2, record 9, Spanish, Formaci%C3%B3n%20para%20adiestradores%20caninos
correct, feminine noun
- Formación para adiestradores de perros 2, record 9, Spanish, Formaci%C3%B3n%20para%20adiestradores%20de%20perros
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2010-12-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Customs and Excise
- Security
- Dog and Cat Breeding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Customs Dog Handler 1, record 10, English, Customs%20Dog%20Handler
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Douanes et accise
- Sécurité
- Élevage des chiens et chats
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- maître-chien des douanes
1, record 10, French, ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20des%20douanes
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Lexique des douanes. 1, record 10, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%2Dchien%20des%20douanes
Record 10, Key term(s)
- maître chien des douanes
- maître chien de la douane
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
- Seguridad
- Cría de perros y gatos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- guía canino de aduanas
1, record 10, Spanish, gu%C3%ADa%20canino%20de%20aduanas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- adiestrador de perros de aduanas 1, record 10, Spanish, adiestrador%20de%20perros%20de%20aduanas
correct, masculine noun
- adiestradora de perros de aduanas 1, record 10, Spanish, adiestradora%20de%20perros%20de%20aduanas
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la aduana de los aeropuertos, [...] el perro explora a una velocidad increíble cualquier equipaje, paquete o vehículo. [...] Las dos razas de perros que prefieren los profesionales son el Pastor Alemán, de fácil y flexible adiestramiento, utilizado por la policía y aduanas, y el Labrador [...] dotado de un olfato excepcional [...] 2, record 10, Spanish, - gu%C3%ADa%20canino%20de%20aduanas
Record 10, Key term(s)
- instructor de perros de aduanas
- instructora de perros de aduanas
- entrenador de perros de aduanas
- entrenadora de perros de aduanas
- formador de perros de aduanas
- formadora de perros de aduanas
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