MASON-DIXON SEARCH DOGS
Join Our Team
Mason-Dixon Search Dogs (MDSD) is always in need of dedicated search and rescue (SAR) team members. Our mission is to provide highly skilled, professional K9 search teams to responsible agencies to aid in locating missing persons. Interested individuals must be willing and able to dedicate many hours to training and then maintaining skills learned.
Volunteer K9 Handlers train and handle their own dogs. MDSD will provide you with the guidance and training needed to prepare you and your K9 for the rigorous series of assessments and tests required to become a highly skilled operational team. This process can take up to two years and will require strong commitment and a significant amount of time and effort.
K9 Handlers
Volunteer K9 Handlers train and handle their own dogs. MDSD will provide you with the guidance and training needed to prepare you and your K9 for the rigorous series of assessments and tests required to become a highly skilled operational team. This process can take up to two years and will require strong commitment and a significant amount of time and effort.
Flankers
Flankers are individuals that walk along with operational K9 Handlers during a search. MDSD will provide you with the guidance and training needed to prepare you for the rigorous tests required to become a highly skilled Flanker.
Skills
Flankers and K9 Handlers must be proficient in:
Land navigation skills
Radio communications
Radio communications
CPR/First aid
Scent theory
Scent theory
Search strategy
Map & Compass
GPS
Map & Compass
GPS
Other Positions
Command/Mission Support
Support Member
Public Relations Coordinator
Veterinary Technicians
Support Member
Public Relations Coordinator
Veterinary Technicians
Fundraising
Marketing