Category Archives: Latest News
February 2026
In February, our teams completed Continuous Training (CT) assessment and operational training across multiple locations, [...]
Feb
January 2026
In January, we were supported by a fantastic fundraising effort led by one of our [...]
Jan
November 2025
In November, we continued Continuous Training (CT) to strengthen operational capability and maintain readiness across [...]
Nov
October 2025
In October, our Therapy Dog teams were exceptionally busy, supporting communities through multiple callouts and [...]
Oct
September 2025
In September, we were supported by an outstanding fundraising effort as our member Emma Burgh [...]
Sep
August 2025
In August, Specialist Search Dogs supported the Ingleton Show, helping to raise awareness and funds [...]
Aug
July 2025
In July, we attended the Working Dog Exhibition, where it was great to showcase the [...]
Jul
June 2025
In June, we celebrated further CPD success as six members of the charity completed the [...]
Jun
May 2025
In May, two of our dog teams took part in an international training weekend in [...]
May
April 2025
In April, Specialist Search Dogs made the difficult decision to postpone the search until new [...]
Apr
March 2025
In March, Specialist Search Dogs continued our dedicated involvement in the ongoing searches for 2 [...]
Mar
February 2025
In February, we continued supporting the ongoing searches for 2 missing persons reflecting the dedication [...]
Feb
January 2025
In January, our teams continued supporting the ongoing missing person search in Bristol, maintaining a [...]
Jan
December 2024
As we closed out 2024, Specialist Search Dogs remained operationally active, with our teams deployed [...]
Dec
November 2024
In November, Specialist Search Dogs members attended the Lowland Search Technician Course delivered by UKLSI. [...]
Nov
October 2024
In October, seven of our search dogs, alongside their handlers and Search Technicians, were deployed [...]
Oct
September 2024
In September, five of our search dogs, alongside their handlers and Search Technicians, were deployed [...]
Sep
August 2024
In August, our teams began specialist training in Ennerdale in challenging weather conditions, with heavy [...]
Aug
July 2024
In July, our team was actively involved in a significant search operation in North Scotland, [...]
Jul
June 2024
June 2024 – In June, our team members enhanced their skills by attending training with [...]
Jun
May 2024
In May, our team conducted comprehensive training in Ennerdale, involving dogs and boats, with exercises [...]
May
April 2024
In April, our talented team members Sally Smith, Helen Johnson, Colin Monk, and Alex Hughes [...]
Apr
March 2024
In March, our team completed a Water Search and Rescue Technician course, with some members [...]
Mar
February 2024
In February, several team members attended a Level 3 Dog First Aid course, enhancing our [...]
Feb
January 2024
In January, our team kicked off the year with intensive training sessions focused on core [...]
Jan
December 2023
In December, our team braved a very wet training weekend in Ennerdale, enduring heavy rain [...]
Dec
November 2023
In November, our Specialist Search Dogs attended an Emergency Rescue Casualty Care course in Annan, [...]
Nov
September 2023
In September, our team dedicated significant time to training and development. We organized comprehensive training [...]
Sep
August 2023
Specialist Search Dogs and the Coast Guard were invited to Annan Day Centre to deliver [...]
Aug
July 2023
In July Specialist Search Dogs was approached to partake in a documentary. Victim recovery team [...]
Jul
June 2023
Continuous training resumed in June with UK K9 in Wales. The focus of this month’s [...]
Jun
May 2023
In May, Colin was able to build on his mantrailing skills with Jackson through a [...]
May
April 2023
April was a busy month for Specialist Search Dogs with travel across the UK and [...]
Apr
March 2023
In March, continuous training was carried out with UK K9 in Rhosneigr, Wales. Koda continued [...]
Mar
February 2023
February was the busiest month to date for Specialist Search Dogs. The month started with [...]
Mar
January 2023
January saw our teams involved in two major searches. On the 8th we assisted in [...]
Jan
December 2022
Dog training continued throughout December including the festive season, with Wee Jackson showing great improvement [...]
Dec
November 2022
18-20.11 – Colin and Adrian went for training with UKLSI to train for Lowland LaMPS [...]
Nov
October 2022
09.10 – Cumbria: Koda and Vendetta supported the search for a missing person, as requested [...]
Oct
September 2022
03.09 – 04.09 – Carlisle: Shadow, Zeus and Fern attended an ongoing search operation. Our [...]
Sep
August 2022
19.07 – 21.07 – North Wales: Koda continues training in the mountains. 27.08 – 29.08 [...]
Aug
July 2022
10.07 – West Cumbria: Zeus, Vendetta, Fern and Shadow, along with their handlers Colin, Tina, [...]
Jul
June 2022
North Snowdonia: Koda continues his training as a live victim air scenting dog and Koku [...]
Jun
May 2022
Anglesey, Wales: This included 3 days of boat and bank search training. Shadow officially started [...]
May
April 2022
Dumfries, Scotland: Shadow had his CT (Continuous Training). Zeus passed his bank search assessment as [...]
Apr
March 2022
Rowen, Wales: Shadow and Zeus completed 3 days of training on boat and bank searching
Mar
February 2022
Goole, Westfield lakes: Shadow, Zeus and Vendetta completed 3 days of boat and bank search [...]
Feb
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