Lik9sar strongly encourages that you take the following steps for those interested in training a search and rescue dog:

You should...

• Know your puppy's history
• Start training before one year of age
• Read materials on training success
• Build backcountry skills

LIK9SAR does not accept...

• Dogs trained in hunting activities
• Dogs trained in bite work or aggression training

Common characteristics of a successful search dog include:

• High motivation
• Strong Drive
• Physical and mental endurance
• Easy to train

Searching for lost and missing people is about life and death. The people we search for deserve the very best resource we can provide -- a focused and committed dog trained for the sole purpose of finding lost and missing persons.

SEARCH AND RESCUE DOGS

A  search & rescue dog consistently and reliably communicates the location of human scent to its handler.

SEARCH DOG HANDLERS

Training a search dog is a long journey and requires a lot of patience, perseverance, and commitment.Handler must be competent in...

• Map and compass
• GPS
• Navigation skills
• Wilderness first aid
• Dog first aid
• Survival training
• Incident Command System 

A handler must be in good health, be physically fit and have the proper equipment for searching.

Handlers spend hundreds of hours training their dogs and becoming proficient in a variety of search and rescue skills.All teams must be motivated and dedicated to ensure their own success.

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