Search & Rescue Dog

Whether trained for Urban Search & Rescue or for Mountain & Moorland, the value of the Search & Rescue Dog is fully recognised and appreciated by Search & Rescue Organisations and Civil Defence Units across the world.​

Karenswood (International) Ltd has supplied Search & Rescue Dogs and handler training courses to numerous countries including, but not limited to, the United Kingdom, but also in Europe, Africa and Asia.

When necessary, dogs can be transported by helicopter and lowered into search areas.

What Do Search & Rescue Dogs Do?

Search and Rescue Dogs are specially trained to assist authorities with their extraordinary sense of smell.

These dogs excel in detecting the scent of missing people, even over long distances and under difficult conditions.

  • Locate people trapped in collapsed buildings
  • Find individuals lost in vast wilderness areas
  • Track missing people who may be injured or disoriented

When necessary, dogs can even be transported by helicopter and lowered into search areas.

Applications of Search and Rescue Dogs

Search and Rescue Dogs play a critical role in various emergency response situations.

Natural Disaster Response: Locating survivors trapped in collapsed buildings after earthquakes, hurricanes or avalanches.

Lost Person Search: Tracking missing individuals who may be lost in wilderness areas, national parks or urban environments.

Search and Recovery: Assisting search teams in locating persons in disaster zones or difficult terrain.

Unmatched Precision and Reliability

Karenswood (International) Ltd has supplied Search & Rescue Dogs and handler training courses to numerous countries including, but not limited to, the United Kingdom, but also in Europe, Africa and Asia.

Our dogs are trained to maintain concentration in high-pressure situations, operating in a diverse range of environments, from urban landscape, mountains and moorlands and areas abundant with debris, snow and dense foliage. 

We don’t just provide dogs, we offer ongoing support and guidance to ensure a successful working partnership. This includes a range of specialist services such as