Don and “Tango” (Edmonton): After failing to achieve her first career choice as a guide dog for the blind, Tango tried to embrace the life of a pampered pet and couch potato. In 2009, at the very senior age of 6 years old, Tango found her true calling as a search dog. She loves to work and lives for her reward…..a rubber chucker ball and planting a big, wet puppy kiss on whoever she finds.
Erin and “Bailey” (Lethbridge): Bailey is a 9-year-old Lab who Erin adopted from the Humane Society when she was 6 months old. She has been certified through CSDA in wilderness and evidence search since 2004. She has also been certified through IPWDA (International Police Work Dog Association) in Basic Cadaver and Water (open and shoreline) search since 2009. She is a friendly, exuberant dog who loves to play tug, fetch, and loves to swim. She likes snuggling on the couch at home but thinks she should get more treats.
Oli and “Timber” (Lethbridge): Timber is a 6 year old German Shepherd who has been certified 4 times for CSDA. Timber is certified for wildness and evidence searching but continues to train for water and cadaver searching. Timber loves to work in all seasons and manages to keep team mate Oli Larsen very active in the Lethbridge area. Volunteering for CSDA is a very fulfilling endeavor.
Chris and “Piper” (Lethbridge): Piper is Chris’ third certified dog and his first lab. He claims it won’t be his last! Piper is a small 28 kg female with a great work ethic. Piper comes from a long line of Field Trial dogs, you can see it in her sharper features and smaller build. Piper lives with at home with retired German Shepherd “Echo” and the house cat. Piper encourages all handlers to play hide and seek games with their dogs. Your dog wants nothing more than to be with you, do something to earn that admiration!
Bryan and ”Meeko” (Southern Region)
Cindy and “Ruger” (Southern Region):
