On March 4, 2023, our training team officially passed the leashes of four incredible search dog graduates to their new handlers. Friends, family, and SDF staff gathered to celebrate these teams and the hard work and dedication that got them to this moment and the beginning of their careers …
Early on Monday morning, February 6, a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Türkiye, Syria, and the surrounding region, destroying buildings and leaving a swath of devastation stretching hundreds of miles. One of the strongest quakes ever to hit the region, it produced aftershocks nearly as strong as the initial …
The last few months have seen our National Training Center buzzing with activity as we‘ve hosted several agencies from around the U.S. to drill and train on our campus. These trainings were powerful learning experiences for all teams, and we’re thrilled the NTC can serve as a place …
In July of 2009, Labrador breeder Nancy King of Canyon Country, CA responded to a Search Dog Foundation article in the Retriever News. Nancy had a 1-year-old Chocolate Labrador that was evaluated for Search Dog potential. In the process, 8-week-old Haley was discovered, and Nancy generously donated her to SDF. …
On a cold, bleak day in March 2010, a young Golden Retriever was found cowering in the driveway of a stranger’s home in Grand Junction, Colorado. The homeowner took the stray to the Roice-Hurst Humane Society, where everyone was convinced this handsome canine must surely be someone’s beloved pet. Hoping …
