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What Does It Take To Be a Search and Rescue Dog?

Search and rescue dogs save lives during natural disasters, assist in finding people lost in the woods, and are trained to keep searching even in extreme climates and conditions. It's not the breed that makes the best search and rescue dogs but rather these sought-after traits.

Analysis by Dr. Karen Shaw Becker

• 5 min read
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Many dogs can be trained to do search-and-rescue activities, however they’re most often sporting, hunting or herding dogs
  • Search and rescue dogs must have strong prey drives, excellent scenting capability, physical stamina and a high degree of intelligence and trainability
  • Search and rescue dogs can be trained to detect a person’s scent in the air, follow a trail on the ground, find people trapped in collapsed buildings and much more

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bark & whiskers disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian or doctor. Dr. Karen Becker cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make medical recommendations for your pet without first establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. Your pet's medical protocol should be given by your holistic veterinarian.

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