Ready and willing. I can find anyone, if given the chance and they are in my area. But it is a big country out there, so please use my buddies too.
Many breeds are used in Search and Rescue.
Training is never ending. Human bone vs. animal bone seminar in Flagstaff.
Teaching event at McDowell Mountain Park. Talking to the public about the use of search and rescue dogs and what to do when lost is an important part of our job.
Search and rescue work requires special equipment for both the human and canine. All members are required to carry a 24-hour survival pack and many canines use booties and vests to keep them safe when searching.
Safety harness used when transporting Canine teams by helicopter.
Team training on Helicopter safety.
Obedience is important and worked on at trainings.
Getting some breakfast before being deployed.
Pick me! Pick me! Search dog waits at command post to be deployed.
It takes about 2 years to train a search dog. So we do start them young. This is an eight week old border collie doing a begining track.
Helicopters are noisy and windy so positive reinforcement is necessary.
These dogs go to schools, open houses, park events, etc. They are very people and dog friendly.
Kids are often lost, so getting love from an unknown little one is important
Tracking dogs follow exactly where the subject has walked.
Support personal are vital to our efforts. They carry additional water; do radio and GPS work; do map and compass; give extra eyes on the dog; maintain the "BUDDY" concept; supply support when subject is found.
