So 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 the 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 subject's current location.
Certified: Trailing
Amy & K9 Ellie Mae
Hello, my name is Ellie Mae.
I am a ten year old blood hound and will be retiring soon. 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 summer and cold and rainy in the winter. Oh, and carry extra water and treats. Treats are my favorite thing besides sniffing. My last subject had summer sausage he shared with me!
K9 Ellie Mae
Kitsap Dog 72
Certified: Trailing
Amy & K9 MJ
My name is MJ. I am three years old and have been certified since May 2025. I will soon take over full time after Aunt Ellie retires. 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
Certified: Trailing
Alex & K9 Lucy
My name is Lucy Lou. I am a four year old German Shepherd, nationally certified in finding people with my handler, Alex. I am always ready to work even in the middle of the night when I get the call. My favorite part of finding someone is getting my chicken as my reward!!!
When I am not working, I like to play with my soccer ball and go to the park and play. I also like to antagonize my two Yorkie roommates.
K9 Lucy Lou
Kitsap Dog 31
Certified: Trailing
Jana and K9 Quixote
My name is Quixote, or you can call me Q. I am a four year old Belgian Malinois. I love using my nose and have lots of energy, so my mom thought finding lost people would be a good job for me. I take my job seriously, and I am ALWAYS ready to work and get my reward, which is playing fetch/tug with my squishy ball with my mom. She tells me what a good boy I am.
When I'm not training, I love dock jumping, and hiking with my humans and my housemate dogs, K9 Kimber and Hydra. They are Belgian Malinois just like me!!! WOOF!
K9 Quixote
Kitsap Dog 40
Certified: Trailing
Brad & K9 Yeager
Hi, I’m Brad, and I grew up in Kitsap County. My teammate is Yeager. He is a two and a half year old German Shepherd.
Brad / K9 Yeager
Kitsap Dog 41
IN TRAINING
Teri & K9 Nova
In Training: Trailing
Hi! My name is Nova. I am just one and learning fast!
I love putting my nose on the ground and finding people who are hiding! I hope to be able to find real lost people next year when I am all grown up!
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K9 Nova
Kitsap Dog 38
Tonya & K9 Renard
In Training: Trailing
Tonya and her canine partner Renard are in training as a trailing team. More info coming soon!
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Tonya / K9 Renard
Kitsap Dog 51
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