We want to extend a huge thank you to all those who participated in the March 17 event at Morgan Territory in Contra Costa County. We had a total of 23 CalSAR personnel, 19 community volunteers and 15 CARDA handlers in the morning (and 12 in the afternoon, some of whom […]
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Meeting with Community Groups: Tahoe Expedition Academy
Ken Volz and “Griff” had the delight to meet with students at the Tahoe Expedition Academy on March 13. Ken and “Griff” demonstrated the “lost hiker” scenario to show the students how dogs use their nose to detect human odor and find the missing in wilderness environments. Thank you Ken, […]
Read MoreDay In The Life: Avalanche Rescue Dog
Good article on training and searching with avalanche dogs. https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2024-02-23/tahoe-avalanche-rescue-dogs
Read More“Right Dog for the Job”
Revisiting a good article “Whether it is a missing child, a father who went hiking and never returned, or a brother suspected of having perished in a fire, those who seek CARDA’s help have one thing in common: a search for answers that will bring their loved ones home. Training […]
Read MoreOnline Resources: Learn More About Search and Rescue Canines
K9s Talking Scents – Cameron Ford This podcast is all about Detection Dogs, we talk training, working the dog in the real world, starting a new dog, or have an experienced dog. Crime Fighting Canines: The Work of Cadaver Dogs On Amazon Music, this 12 min episode contains exclusive interview […]
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