Search and rescue dogs

Search and rescue dogs are vital members of search and rescue units. In situations such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks and missing hikers, these dogs work with their handlers to locate victims, both alive and dead. Becoming a search and rescue dog handler requires dedication, time, rigorous training and the ...

Air Force Maj. Matt Kowalski and San Antonio Postmaster Robert Carr unveiled the U.S. Postal Service’s newest forever stamp, which honors the contributions of military working dogs. The stamp features the four most common breeds associated with military work: the German shepherd, the Labrador retriever, the Belgian Malinois and the Dutch shepherd.

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Backpack SAR dog (search and rescue)

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We all know that avalanche dogs are key. They can sniff you, find you, and dig you out of an avalanche, right? Well, it's not quite that simple. There

The great thing about training is that, given the right combination of human and dog, you can take it as far as you want to. And training to become a search and rescue dog team definitely takes it to the limits. When it comes to assisting and serving others, search and rescue dogs (SAR dogs) and handlers are certainly

New York, NY, September 24, 2001 -- Rescue workers work with dogs to search for victims of the World Trade Center attacks. Photo by Andrea Booher/ FEMA News Photo