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- Baggs, a 5-month-old golden retriever at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, trains to become an avalanche rescue dog to locate buried victims.
- The training is extensive, starting in puppyhood, and demands intelligence, athleticism, and calmness.
- Baggs is learning essential skills, including riding chairlifts and working with ski patrollers.
- Patrollers emphasize choosing the right breed for rescue work, often favoring retrievers and shepherds to ensure effectiveness.
