Training a search and rescue dog is a
process that takes up to two years of weekly training.
There are no provisions for sending your dog away for training or taking a class to
learn how to train your dog for SAR. Instead, SAR dogs are owner-trained-and-operated. It takes a team to train a dog, and a mentor is absolutely necessary to assist you on your journey.
This means you also must meet the requirements for being a searcher.
Learn more about SAR dogs