Canine Search and Rescue Tribute — Over 250 canine search and rescue dogs worked around the clock at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after the September 11th terrorist attacks. These heroes worked without the benefit of gas masks and protective clothing. They climbed and searched places considered too dangerous for humans. This photo tribute is in their honor in recognition of their bravery and heroic efforts. More to come. Note: — If you have an article that you would like to submit for publication, please contact us at: guidetodogs@rogers.com.

Spencer and Jenn Working with: SAR Dog Association of Alberta® Photo courtesy of: Bralex Perm. Reg'd. Labrador Retrievers

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Reference Books:

	Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero, 2nd Edition by ARDA Teaches what it takes to train a true canine hero. The emphasis is on handler and unit training, but principles of obedience as well as handler readiness and equipment are explored.
	Ready! Training the Search and Rescue Dog by Susan Bulanda Learn how to train an SAR dog including air scenting, tracking, and trailing. How to train for many different SAR situations. Trainer skills, photos, diagrams.
	K9 Search and Rescue by Resi Gerritsen & Ruud Haak In a disaster, a trained search and rescue dog can greatly increase the chances of victims being found in time and rescued. This book outlines a new method of training S & R dogs developed by the authors in Austria.
	Practical Scent Dog Training by Lue Button Step-by-step training guide for air scent, evidence search, disaster search and AKC tracking test.
	Tracking for Search and Rescue Dogs: A Practical Manual for Novice and Advanced Handlers by Boguslaw Gorny Practical advice on every facet of training dogs for this vital work, from choosing dogs to training tracklayers, from basic training to training with complex search scripts. It is geared to preparing dog and handler for real search situations.
	Avalanche! Hasty Search: The Care and Training of Avalanche Search and Rescue Dogs by Patti Burnett Details SAR training for avalance rescue, starting with puppy selection. Also covers handler preparation, equipment, training from beginning to advanced, health, certification, search strategy, public relations, and missions.
	A Practical Guide to Training and Working the Trailing Dog by John Lutenberg & Linda Porter A guideline for training and maintenance of the trailing dog. A combination of personal training experience, working knowledge of trailing dogs and training methods and tips from around the nation which have proven to be sound and reliable.
	On the Trail! by Jan Tweedie Beginning and advanced search & rescue training techniques, from selecting a puppy to the reliable S & R dog ready to go to work!
	Search Dog Training, How to Get Started Video by Ed Stopper & Madde Watts What is needed from both dog & handler for various disciplines in SAR: puppy selection and training, record keeping, the search game, more. Will inspire you to get involved! Video, manual, and field guide.
Search And Rescue Dogs (Dogs At Work) (School And Library) Describes the history, selection, training, and accomplishments of different dogs used in search and rescue operations. Author: George, Charles/ George, Linda. Number of Pages: 48. Published On: 1998/06/01. Language: ENGLISH Search and Rescue Dogs: Training the K-9 Hero Winner 1991 Maxwell MedallionBest Special Volume ABOUT THE FIRST EDITION ..... Rescue Dogs Rescue Dogs Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods Tracking Dog: Theory & Methods
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