Search and rescue dogs

[Michael]

but they can smell better than we can

Especially if a) they've been washed and they find us alive. Which, according to this news from North Carolina, doesn't always happen even to celebrities.

[michalism4]

Well, my dad's neighbor is the one who introduced me to it but the problem with asking him about where to get training is that he lives in Pennsylvania and I live in north carolina. He got his dogs trained through a private group. That's in a big city though too. I'll have to head down to the PD and ask around. Thank you for the idea!

[bassnmedic]

There are plenty of websites in reference to this topic, all you have to do is typw "search and rescue dogs" in the search engine. It pulled up no less than 50 sites. Why can't you pick up the phone and call your dad's friend?

Good Luck and take care,

Todd

[taff3432]

Hi, as I am in the uk I am only able to offer advice as far as we run things over here. There are a few points to make:-

1. You need to be a full mmber of a S&R team with three years experience.

2. Your team must have a need for a dog.

3. The age of your dog.

Our web site is www.nsarda.org.uk if you put that into your web search then have a look on the links page we have a number of links in there for global teams that may be able to offer advise.

I myself run two dogs a black lab and a german shepherd.

Good luck.

[bassnmedic]

I would have no idea were you would get the dogs trained nor have I ever heard of an S&R dog. Maybe an S&R provider would have a course?

You really have never heard of a S&R dog???Remember 9/11, any of the pictures from the rescue efforts there? Or maybe the Oklahoma City bombing?