Category: SDF Features

Deployment Reports, News, SDF Features

Search dog teams deploy to Los Angeles fires

  SDF-trained human remains detection (HRD) team Jon Munguia & Clifford of Los Angeles County Fire Department and live-find SDF-trained teams Josh Davis & Bosco and Garreth Miller & Reva of California Task Force 3 (CA-TF3), and Patrick Easton & Linus and Eric Lieuwen & Ridge of California Task Force 7 (CA-TF7) …

News, SDF Features

SDF’s Handler Training Program: Building the foundation of human-canine partnership designed to save lives

At SDF, we’re proud of our commitment to excellence in canine disaster search training. Crucial to this goal is our Handler Training Program, which was carefully designed to develop specific handler skills and an understanding of canine behavior while fostering a deep bond between human and canine partners. Unlike a …
Lifetime Care, News, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Valor Creates Community and Inspires Animal Ministry

We welcomed Valor to SDF in late 2019, from the San Clemente Dana Point Animal Shelter, but when routine medical screening revealed an elbow condition, he was released from SDF's training program and made available for career change or adoption to a loving home through our Canine Placement Program. Valor …
News, SDF Features

SDF supports 185 canine teams from 58 organizations through Search Team Fund benefits program

Did you know that besides providing resources and support to our SDF-trained teams, SDF also offers grants to other working dog organizations across the country through its Search Team Fund? These grants go towards training-related travel and equipment and veterinary care expenses so that more organizations can train and deploy …

Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Rowan finds his calling as a wildlife detection SCENTdog!

Rowan—previously named Kringle—was found as a stray and brought to a central valley animal shelter, and from there was transferred to San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Services. Luckily for Rowan, the staff at the San Clemente-Dana Point Animal Shelter have a knack for identifying working dogs—in fact, they previously helped us …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails – Timmy’s fans rally around him as his health journey continues

Timmy was raised from puppyhood by a family who, when their circumstances changed, made the tough decision to list Timmy for adoption when they downsized to a smaller apartment. His owners hoped to find Timmy a good home that would be better suited for a dog with his energy levels …
Lifetime Care, SDF Features

Happy Tails – No bark, no problem—Moose’s talents shine in his new career as a wilderness search dog!

Moose's journey began in Utah, where he lived with his large family, which included kids of all ages and several other dogs. However, when his family suddenly needed to move, they found themselves in a tough situation since they couldn't take all of their dogs with them. When the time …