Search dogs with WI K9 SOS need to be friendly, have the ability for SAR work, and preferably have a double coat for the cold winters. Our team welcomes a variety of breeds suited to SAR work. Our K9s have included German shepherds, a golden retriever, and a Dutch shepherd. Our dogs certify in one or more of the following specialties:

MPRT: Multi-purpose response team K-9s search for live or deceased human scent in an area. They are trained in urban, wilderness, and water settings. Cadaver certifications are obtained through LETS International (Law Enforcement Training Specialists).

Cadaver Detection Only: K-9s search for actively decomposing human remains in urban, wilderness and water settings. Some K-9s within this specialty search for trace amounts of cadaver such as blood, bone, hair, and teeth. Cadaver certifications are obtained through LETS International.

Tracking/Trailing: K-9s work via scent specific items from the missing person, and follow the trail/track of the specific missing individual. Trailing certifications are obtained through LETS and NASDN (North American Search Dog Network)