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. 

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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.

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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.

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SKILL REQUIREMENTS - Flankers and K9 Handlers must be proficient in:

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Land navigation skills
Radio communications

CPR/First aid  
Scent theory

Search strategy
Map & Compass
GPS

 

OTHER POSITIONS - We welcome individuals to share their talents with us in support of our mission!

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Command/Mission Support
Support Member
Public Relations Coordinator
Veterinary Technicians

Fundraising

Marketing

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Contact us for additional information about our nonprofit organization.