The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in responding to law enforcement requests for missing persons. Dedicated handlers and hard working, well-trained dogs are required in search efforts to be effective in their task.

There are many types of search and rescue dogs, including disaster dogs, wilderness airscent dogs, wilderness or urban tracking and trailing dogs, and human remains detection or cadaver dogs.

Types

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See also

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• [[Working

External links

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• NAVSAR National Association of Volunteer Search and Rescue Teams
• How rescue dogs are trained - article
• Search Dog Association
• GSSARDA German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association

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