SDF hosted our first Canine Wellness workshop for working dog handlers at our National Training Center (NTC) on May 5 and 6, 2018! Handlers from California Task Force 1, Indiana Task Force 1, Oklahoma Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 2 attended the two-day workshop, which focused on the …
CNN | Impact Your World: K9 handler creates a foundation that trains shelter dogs to respond to disasters
In April 2018, three Search Dog Candidates graduated from our training program, joining our nation’s roster of canine heroes. Along with their new First Responder-Handlers, they are now taking their first steps in a career dedicated to serving the nation when disaster strikes. SDF’s newest Canine Disaster Search Teams joining …
Amber is from a private donor in nearby Fillmore, California. This gorgeous and sweet-natured Belgian Malinois has been stealing the hearts of trainers and staff alike. She is learning to connect a strong bark alert with the reward of a fire hose tug toy – one of her favorites! Amber …
It’s not a matter of if, but when the next natural or man-made disaster will occur. To stay prepared, Canine Disaster Search Teams must constantly hone their skills through rigorous training exercises – and what better place to do that than SDF’s National Training Center, specifically designed for Disaster Search …
The night of December 4, 2017, will forever be remembered at SDF as the night that we narrowly escaped disaster at our new home, the National Training Center (NTC), when the Thomas Fire raged through our canyon. Though we evacuated all dogs and staff in plenty of time and our main …
Prior to arriving at our doors, this lovable Lab mix had been part of a court case and was in protective custody while his owner was on trial for criminal charges. When the owner received a life-term prison sentence, Manny was released from custody and sent to Haven Humane Society …
Among the many success stories of High Sierra Animal Rescue in Portola, California is the tale of Zoey, an energetic Border Collie who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to become a National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Search Dog. Born in July of 2003, Zoey’s owner abandoned her when she was only …
Ahead of a major rainstorm event this week, Task Forces throughout California prepared to respond, in case of a repeat of the devastating Montecito mudslides in January 2018. Six SDF-trained Search Teams were activated to stand ready — teams from Long Beach Fire and Orange County Fire Authority arrived in …
Ahead of a major rainstorm event this week, Task Forces throughout California prepared to respond, in case of a repeat of the devastating Montecito mudslides in January 2018. Six SDF-trained Search Teams were activated to stand ready — teams from Long Beach Fire and Orange County Fire Authority arrived in …
