Wiki Overview

Area Search

Area Search is a specialized search-dog discipline in which dogs work off-leash to systematically comb large terrains—forests, meadows or riverbanks—to locate missing persons in challenging environments.

Avalanche Search

Avalanche Search is a highly specialized search-dog discipline in mountainous terrain where handler-dog teams locate individuals buried under snow or debris. Every second counts to prevent hypothermia or asphyxiation.

Disaster Search

Disaster Search is a specialized rescue-dog discipline in which dogs search for buried or trapped victims in debris fields—after building collapses, earthquakes or explosions—and guide rescuers directly to survivors.

Cadaver Search

Cadaver Search is a sensitive search-dog discipline where dogs locate deceased individuals in hard-to-reach areas—forests, riverbanks or rubble—and alert handlers to the exact location.

Mantrailing

Mantrailing is the tracking of an individual’s scent trail to locate missing persons in urban and natural environments, with the dog following a specific path leash-guided based on clothing or personal items.

Pettrailing

Pettrailing is the search for lost pets, where dogs follow an individual animal’s scent trail to locate missing cats, dogs or other domestic animals.

RescueDogs – The SearchDog App

With RescueDogs, training sessions and real missions for search dog teams become easier than ever. Whether mantrailing, area search, rubble search, cadaver search, or avalanche search – RescueDogs records missions and trainings, provides insights, and simplifies communication.

WorkIndex

The WorkIndex is a self-service metric that helps you assess whether conditions are suitable for your dog based on weather and canine factors.