We continue to train under CDC, Washington state and Kitsap County guidelines.
That Others May Live
Trailing Teams
Trailing dog teams train to follow a particular human’s scent. The handler’s job is to assess the environmental conditions, acquire an uncontaminated article containing the missing person’s scent and take their dog to last place the missing person was seen. The dog’s job is to locate the scent of that particular person on the ground and follow the scent trail to guide their handler to the subjects current location.
Certified: Trailing
Amy & K9 Ellie Mae
Hello, my name is Ellie Mae.
I am a seven yr. old blood hound. I have been certified since 2018. Sniffing is my favorite thing to do. If you are going on a hike always let someone know where you are going, and what time you will be back. What would be most helpful to me, is leaving a dirty sock on the windshield of your car. I can then track you down like the blood hound I am if you don’t return on time.
My handler that I drag at the end of the leash wants me to remind you, dress for the weather. This crazy WA weather can be very hot in the winter and cold and rainy in the winter. Oh, and carry extra water and treats. Treats are my favorite thing beside sniffing. My last subject had summer sausage he shared with me!
K9 Ellie Mae
Kitsap Dog 72
IN TRAINING
Alex & K9 Lucy
In Training: Trailing
Our newest volunteer handler, Alex S. Carris and his K9 partner Lucy Lou passed their “In-County” Trailing test!! They are now able to respond as a handler team for searches within Kitsap County. Kitsap County Search Dogs now has one more team on the ground able to respond whenever the call goes out to locate a missing person.
AMY & K9 MJ
In Training: Trailing
My name is MJ. I am a 1 yr. old blood hound in training for trailing. I am hoping I will be certified by the time my Aunt Ellie Mae is retired, I have big shoes to fill! I too always love to sniff and really enjoy getting hugs and pets from my lost subjects, but having treats really helps too. I am still a puppy and have lots of work ahead of me. Sometimes I get so excited finding you that I may lay on top of you instead of next to you! Work in progress.
K9 MJ
Kitsap Dog 72
Jana and K9 Quixote
In Training: Trailing
My name is Quixote, or you can call me Q.. I am a 2.5 yr. old Belgian Malinois in training for trailing with my handler Jana. I love using my nose to find things and have lots of energy so my mom thought finding lost people would be a good job for me. I take my training seriously andI am ALWAYS ready to work and get my reward of food from subject and play tug with my mom and she tells me what a good boy i am.
When I'm not training i love dock jumping, Frisbee and hiking with my humans and my housemate dogs K9 Kimber and Hydra , they are Belgian Malinois just like me!!!
K9 Quixote
Kitsap Dog 40
Brad & K9 Watson
In Training: Trailing
Hi, I am Watson and this is my handler Brad. We are a trailing team in training. I am 2 years old and I'm pretty easy going until I get a mind to do something, then I am pretty head strong. Ever since I was a puppy I was nose to the ground and constantly sniffing. I'm a natural!
Brad just has to learn how to keep up with me and help me stay safe while I am tracking.
K9 Watson
Kitsap Dog 41