Search Dogs (TH-2300.8000)

Term	Search Dogs
Code	TH-2300.8000
Definition	Individuals and organizations that train and make available to the community, dogs who have been certified for search and rescue work following an earthquake, tornado, avalanche, mudslide, cave-in or other disaster in which people are buried in mud, snow or the debris of collapsed buildings. Some disaster dogs are trained to work in water and are called in to help locate people who have drowned. Others, called cadaver dogs, are trained for search and recovery operations for deceased victims. Search dog teams provide support for search and rescue operations in a variety of environments.
Created	3/7/94
Changed	11/23/05
Use References	Cadaver Dogs Canine Recovery Teams Canine Search Teams Canine Urban Search and Rescue Teams Disaster Dogs K-9 Search and Rescue Teams Search and Rescue Dogs
See Also References	Police Dog Training (PD-6250.0750-650) Service Animals (LR-7950)
External Classification Terms	Disaster (CAN DI-180) Disaster Preparedness and Relief (UW 6.2.01.04) Disaster Services (NPC M02) Disaster Services (USA DI-180) Search & Rescue Squads (NTE M23)
Related Concepts	Animals Disaster Services Emergency and Crisis Services
Facet	Service
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