The National Search And Rescue Dog Association
Maple Barn, Canterbury Road, Molash, Kent CT4 8HF
Dog Support / Navigator
Search Dog Teams need highly dedicated, professional Dog Supports / Navigators. It takes a great deal of dedication and time to fulfil this role. The Dog Support / Navigator will learn the same skills as the Dog Handler in terms of Navigation, Radio, First Aid, Stretchers, Ropes etc., and dealing with members of the family / public but obviously not the training and handling of the dog. Before becoming a trainee all Trainee Dog Supports / Navigators will have been volunteering as a ‘body’ for at least 4-6 months before commencing training. This is necessary to gain a better understanding of the training and to get to know the rest of the team. The entry requirements for becoming a Dog Support / Navigator vary slightly from Association to Association, according to whether you will be working in a Mountain or Lowland Area.
our dog profiles
Meet the Dogs
We have profiles for our wonderful dogs with interesting information, a story, some image and videos.
Whether they are in training, operational, retired or fallen, they are our absolutely amazing fluffies!
View Nowour member associations
Meet the Members
We have profiles for our Member Associations with details and contact information.
Our Associations are integrated with Lowland & Mountain Rescue Teams.
View Nowwhat search dogs do
Types of Missing Person Search Dog
We have lots of information to explain the different types of missing person search dogs we train and qualify.
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Your legacy will save Lives
We will send you a guide to explain how to update your Will to support the amazing work of the NSARDA Search Dogs.
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How Can I Help ?
It's not just about money.
We need access to land for training.
We also need dogs bodies who are willing to hide out for the dogs to find.
Find Out MoreDog Support / Navigator
Search Dog Teams need highly dedicated, professional Dog Supports / Navigators.
Where They Search Regardless of their qualification ALL NSARDA Dog Handlers are trained and qualified to search routes, paths, tracks as well as complex areas, whether open, moorland or wooded. A Dog Team can effectively work anywhere they can do so safely offline. Whether in a Lowland or Mountain situation, these search dogs do the same job but they are used to operating in the terrain they were trained in. Hence we have qualification paths for Lowland and Mountain to distinguish where they operate. The Handler is usually an operational member of their local Search And Rescue Team .
We're here for you and your loved ones, every day of the week, every week of the year
We rely completely on public donations to keep this invaluable service running.