Statement

To provide service to Law Enforcement Agencies, EMA, through the use of highly trained search dogs. We will professionally augment the services of Public Safety agencies in the location of those lost, missing or entrapped.

Who We Are

Midwest Search dogs (MSD) is a non-profit organization comprised of dog handlers and their K9 partners.

MSD currently has multiple teams that train exclusively for wilderness and urban rescues or recovery. Our handlers are not paid for their service, but gladly give their time, training and dogs as a service to our local, state, and national community as may be requested.

What Does It Take To Be A Member of Our Team

Midwest Search Dogs was started by individuals truly committed to hard work.  We expect from a potential member to be ready to give their time and commitment of an individual effort to achieve the highest level of training available for both themselves and their K9 partner.  

It takes 3 to 4 years of intensive training to get a dog and handler ready to do search and rescue work. This kind of dedication is characteristic of the core members of MSD. We have dog/handler teams that are at various stages of their training. We are a team that believes in keeping training groups small enough to maintain quality. However, we do take applications from time to time.

You will need the outdoor equipment to train year round, and will need additional equipment when you become mission-ready.  You will need the job flexibility to go on missions and attend specialized training.

You will be expected to certify as a team (you and your K9 partner) through NASAR, IPWDA, NAPWDA, LETS or The State of Indiana Search and Rescue Training Center. 

www.nasar.org

https://oas.in.gov/hs/training/public/calendar.do?method=filter&filterBy=TYPE&filterValue=TRAIN_CAL_17

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