Training Resources

If you are in the North Alabama/South Tennessee area, NASDA training can be an important resource if you are interested in search and rescue work.  We recommend looking for a reputable team in your area if you are interested in working a search dog.  Check the links below for two great resources for locating teams.

The following is a list of books and web resources related to training a search dog.  Most of the books are available by special order from many local book stores or from the NASAR web site (see link below).  The web site links on this page are related to training a search and rescue dog, as well as additional resource areas.  Some of the listed organizations/businesses offer periodic classes and seminars.  Please note that these seminars must be supplemented with additional training on your own.

Books

Search and Rescue Dogs - The American Rescue Dog Association

Search Dog - Sandy Bryson

Ready! Search and Rescue Dog Training - Susan Bulanda

Scent and the Scenting Dog - William Syrotuck

Cadaver Dog Training - Andy Rebmann

Training Web Sites

K9 Search Associates (Andy Rebmann/Marcia Koenig) -  www.cadaverdog.com

Canine Search and Recovery (CSAR) -  www.csar.org

Network of Canine Detection Services:  http://nocds.250free.com/nocds.htm

SAR Info Sites

National Search Dog Alliance:  www.n-sda.org

Sar Contacts site -    www.sarcontacts.org

NASAR (National Association for Search and Rescue) -  www.nasar.org

Misc. Info Sites

For working retriever information:    www.working-retriever.com

For great training articles and German Shepherd information, Leerburg Kennels:   www.leerburg.com

For Misc. Dog information, American Kennel Club:    www.akc.org