# RNRchive — How to Use

**RNRchive** is the Rucksacks & Ridgebacks dog training archive.  
It holds material for **100 dogs**, plans, techniques, uploads, and custom packages.

**Open it:** https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/

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## 1. First things to know

| What | Where |
|------|--------|
| Main archive | https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/ |
| Upload materials | https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/#upload |
| Package builder | https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/#builder |
| Search everything | Search box at the top (or press **/** ) |
| Shortcut from main site | https://rnrbacks.com/training-portal.html |

**Live badge** (top of page):
- **Green “Live”** = connected to the website; new uploads appear automatically  
- **Red “Offline”** = no connection; check internet and try again  

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## 2. Search anything

1. Click the big search box at the top (or press **/**).
2. Type words like a dog name, `PTSD`, `place settle`, `dog-001`, `leave-it`.
3. Results group by type: Dogs, Plans, Techniques, Stages, Services, Uploads, Packages.
4. **Click a result** to open it.
5. Use the **Search** tab to turn types on/off with checkboxes.

**Tip:** Use more than one word to narrow results (all words must match).

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## 3. Dogs and training plans

1. Open the **Dogs** tab (or pick a dog from the left list).
2. Filter with:
   - Search box (name, ID, breed, service, status)
   - Service type dropdown
   - Breed filter (Ridgeback / other)
3. Select a dog to see:
   - **Active plan** — phases, 4-week sprint, daily template, rules  
   - **Top techniques** — only the 6–8 essentials for that dog  
   - **Live materials** — files uploaded for that dog  
   - Stage checklist and handler notes (saved in *this browser*)

**Files for each dog (on the site):**
```
dogs/dog-XXX/
  plan/PLAN.md          ← start here (full plan)
  plan/plan.json
  techniques/TOP-TECHNIQUES.md
  photos/               pictures by type
    profile/            headshots / full body
    identification/     markings, tags, ridge
    training/           session photos
    health/             health-related pics (private)
    public-access/      vest / outings
  health/               risks, vet, vaccines, nutrition, injury log
  psychiatric-profile/  temperament, stressors, coping, behavior log, team fit
    profile.json
    TEMPERAMENT.md
    STRESSORS-TRIGGERS.md
    COPING-SUPPORT.md
    BEHAVIOR-LOG.md
    HANDLER-TEAM.md
    REACTIVITY-RISK.md
  stages/…              session logs
  service/PRIMARY.md
  public-access/
```

### Photos and health (each dog)
1. Open the dog → **Photos** and **Health, risks and records** sections.  
2. Drop image files into `photos/profile`, `photos/training`, etc.  
3. Fill `health/RISKS.md` and `health-profile.json` with real vet data.  
4. Ridgebacks already have breed risk flags pre-listed (heat, bloat, dermoid sinus screen, etc.).  
5. You can also **Upload** photos via the Upload tab (category Photo) for live website sync.  

### Psychiatric / behavioral profile (each dog)
1. Open the dog → **Psychiatric / behavioral profile**.  
2. Fill temperament, stressors, coping, behavior log, handler-team notes, reactivity risk.  
3. `profile.json` holds a quick snapshot (confidence, focus, sound sensitivity, etc.).  
4. PTSD / psychiatric / autism service dogs get psych-task readiness flagged as **in-development**.  
5. Keep **handler** private mental-health details out of the dog folder — only training/public-access needs.  

**How to train from a plan**
1. Open **Full plan** for that dog.  
2. Follow **Week 1** techniques only at first.  
3. Run short sessions (about 5–12 minutes), 3× per day if possible.  
4. Log notes in `stages/*/SESSION-LOG.md`.  
5. Check off stages in the dog page when ready.  

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## 4. Curriculum library

**Curriculum** tab:
- Stages (puppy → service)
- Service type modules (guide, hearing, mobility, PTSD, etc.)
- Links to the best-techniques catalog and plans index  

Use the curriculum search box on that tab to filter cards.

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## 5. Upload training material (to the website)

1. Open **Upload** (or `#upload`).
2. Choose:
   - **Dog** or **Shared library**
   - **Category** (session notes, photo, video, health, etc.)
   - Optional **stage**, title, your name, note
3. Drop a file or click to choose (max about **3.5 MB**).
4. Upload key (default): `rnr-training`  
   (Change this in Netlify as `TRAINING_UPLOAD_KEY` when you want it private.)
5. Click **Upload to website archive**.

Uploads are stored on **rnrbacks.com**. Anyone with RNRchive open and Live will see them after the next auto-refresh (about every 12 seconds).

You can **search**, **download**, or **delete** uploads from the same tab.

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## 6. Custom packages (drag and drop)

1. Open **Packages** (or `#builder`).
2. **Source palette (left):** stages, techniques, dog plans, services, uploads.  
3. **Drag** items into the **canvas (right)** — or double-click to add.  
4. **Reorder** by dragging cards; **×** removes; add a note on each card.  
5. Name the package and add package notes.  
6. **Save package** (kept in this browser).  
7. **Export .md** or **.json** to share or print.

**Seed from dog:** pick a dog → **Seed from dog** to start a pack with that dog’s plan + techniques + service module.  
From a dog page you can also click **Build package**.

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## 7. Compile a pack for one dog

1. Select a dog.  
2. Open **Compile** (or **Compile pack** on the dog page).  
3. Review the markdown pack.  
4. **Download .md** for handlers, binders, or email.

The pack lists the plan, techniques, curriculum paths, and dog folder files.

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## 8. Live updates (staying connected)

While RNRchive stays open:
- Materials list **auto-refreshes**
- **Live feed** on Overview shows newest uploads  
- Banner appears when **new** material is detected  
- Switching back to the browser tab **syncs again**

Close the tab = sync pauses. Reopen = reconnects and loads the latest.

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## 9. Main website links

From RNRchive header/footer you can jump to:
- Home, Social / 3 C’s, Free Club, Exclusive, Apollo, Merch, Pred Watch  

From the main site menu: **More → RNRchive** and **RNRchive Upload**.

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## 10. Quick start (5 minutes)

1. Go to https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/  
2. Search for a dog name (or pick from the left list).  
3. Read **Active plan** → do **Week 1** techniques.  
4. Upload a photo or session note under **Upload**.  
5. Optional: **Packages** → drag a custom set → **Export .md**.  

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## 11. Service breed colors (green / yellow / red)

Dog folders and the dog list are color-marked from **web service-dog breed guidance** (not a legal ranking):

| Color | Meaning | Examples (from web lists) |
|-------|---------|---------------------------|
| **Green** | Breeds most often recommended for service success | Labrador, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Poodle, Collie, Bernese, doodle crosses of those |
| **Yellow** | Possible with the right dog; harder / less common | Rhodesian Ridgeback, many mixes, multi-breed prospects |
| **Red** | Higher difficulty defaults or not on active service path | Some high-arousal independent types; **career-change eval** status |

- Filter by color in the left sidebar (**Service breed mark**).
- Each dog has `SERVICE-BREED-GREEN.md` / `YELLOW` / `RED` plus reasons.
- Full source list: `data/service-breed-web-guide.json`
- **ADA note:** federal law does **not** ban breeds for real service dogs; colors are training-fit only.

## 12. Tips

- **Ridgebacks:** short sessions, heat/pavement care — already built into their plans. (Usually **yellow** on web-based SD breed lists.)  
- **Stress:** plans say to drop back to place + engagement only.  
- **Service tasks** never replace public-access calm.  
- Progress checkboxes/notes are stored **in your browser** (not on the server).  
- Uploaded files and the archive content live on the **website**.  
- Use **Ctrl+F5** (hard refresh) if you don’t see new buttons after an update.  

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## 13. Need the technical layout?

See `README.md` in this folder for folder structure and deploy notes.

**Support path:** Rucksacks & Ridgebacks · rnrbacks.com  
**Archive home:** https://rnrbacks.com/rnrchive/