We recently had the opportunity to teach a three day search and rescue seminar in Meridian, MS. The three day course covered practical hands-on training as well as lecture on an Overview of Search Dogs, Training and Handling Search and Rescue Dogs, Basic Cadaver Training, Water Cadaver Training and Advanced Human Decomposition for Cadaver Dog Handlers. The three day seminar was a huge success with a great number of teams, handlers and states represented.

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We are please to announce that we have finally completed our dog safe rubble pile for Search and Rescue dog training. The pile is constructed mostly of concrete but has a variety of other materials in it. The pile is great for training Search and Rescue dogs for both Urban Search and Rescue as well as Human Remains Detection or Cadaver. We have spent almost a year in preparing and planning for the construction of the rubble pile.

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This poem was given t0 me by the owner of Russell Rescue and Multiple Breed Rescue at Crazy W Farm in Elyria, Ohio. It’s source is anonymous.

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Search and Rescue Dog handlers are often some of the most dedicated people in the world. The often train, search and work with their dogs constantly on a volunteer basis with absolutely no credit or thanks. Unfortunately, however there is a small percentage of handlers and teams that do search and rescue dog work only for the notoriety or simply to boost their personal egos.

The handlers and groups typically do not train as often as they should or their training is poorly regimented. They often do not possess valid certifications and they constantly make excuses for their dog’s poor working abilities. I have had the experience with working with both types of handlers and dog teams during my travels and teaching seminars.

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