Bloodhounds
Presented at the National Association for Search and Rescue's annual conference, June 1994. Late one evening last summer an air scenting dog handler called me after searching all day ...

Land Search Task Forces
In trying to come up with what to say in this presentation, I have had quite a problem. I keep feeling like I am preaching to the choir - but maybe ...

"Your dogs best friend"
"Your Dog's Best Friend" is a Cable TV show produced and directed by Lloyd Aguero. The episodes to air in June and July 2005 will feature several Mid-Atlantic ...

2003
February 2003 ORIENTATION For individuals interested in becoming SAR dog team handlers with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S., orientation is scheduled: Clarksville Fire Department (intersection of Rt 108 & 32 ...

2007Milestones
2007 Milestones Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S.' members achieved the following accomplishments during 2007! Congratulations to the following MA/D teams on their achievements:   October 14th, Al Rossi & Caesar ...

About
Incorporated in 1990, Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. (MA/D) is an experienced and dynamic search and rescue organization. We are committed to providing skilled canine search and rescue ...

AJ Gordon
AJ has been operational with his Rottweiler, Oz, since July 2007.

Allen Rossi
Allen (Al) has been an operational K-9 handler since 1990. K-9 partners: Silke, a Rottweiler, (operational 1990 to 1997), Jolie, a Beaucon, (operational 1996 to 2005), and Simi ...

AllenRossi
Allen (Al) has been an operational K-9 handler since 1990. K-9 partners: Silke, a Rottweiler, (operational 1990 to 1997), Jolie, a Beaucon, (operational 1996 to 2005), and Simi ...

AnnapolisRockRoad

ArchivedMemberPages
Mary Ianelli

Articles
Water Search (Marion Hardy, 1992) May '92 - NASAR Conference The results of the first analysis of the National Water Search Report is presented along with a discussion of how the ...

Awards & Recognition
Sept 2002         Federal Bureau of Investigation On Sept 29th several members of MA/D were recognized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and presented with Certificates of Appreciation for “Exceptional ...

Bob and Willa's first find
Bob and Willa's First Find Lost person in Shenandoah National Park FOUND by MA/D SAR Dog Team. Congratulations to Bob and his Border Collie "Willa" for their find ...

BobHummer
Bob has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since July 2005 with his Border Collie, Willa. Bob and Willa are an air-scent ...

Cindy and Slugger's first find
Cindy and Slugger's First Find Lost Person in Frederick, Maryland FOUND by a MA/D SAR Dog Congratulations to Cindy and her German Shorthair Pointer "Slugger" for their first ...

CindyMajane
Cindy has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since July 2005 with her German Shorthair Pointer, Slugger. Cindy and Slugger (Tabor's Louisville ...

Ed Mitchell
Ed has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since June 2005 with Shiloh, a Catahoula Leopard Dog. Ed and Shiloh are an air ...

Events

feb2003
February 2003 ORIENTATION For individuals interested in becoming SAR dog team handlers with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S., orientation is scheduled: Clarksville Fire Department (intersection of Rt 108 & 32 ...

feb2003news
February 2003 ORIENTATION For individuals interested in becoming SAR dog team handlers with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S., orientation is scheduled: Clarksville Fire Department (intersection of Rt 108 & 32 ...

FEMA K-9 Disaster Search Team
FEMA K-9 Disaster Search Team Jane Servais & K-9 Embers passed FEMA's Type II Disaster Search Readiness Evaluation. On October 7th, Jane & Embers passed FEMA's Type II ...

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Handler-Proof
Teaching the “Handler Proof” Find/Refind By Deborah Palman I. “Alert behavior” means the behavior you want the dog to display to tell you he/she has found something.  Something ...

Heath Marshall
Heath has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since May 2004 with Kane, a German Shepherd Dog. Heath and Kane are an air ...

Helping Us
Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. is a 501(c)(3) organization and receives tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and corporations.   We are composed entirely of volunteers who give ...

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How to Develop and Train a Water Search Dog Team
Assuming a wilderness trained dog team, water search training is mostly handler training and it concerns the knowledge and skills needed by handlers not only to search effectively in the ...

HurricaneDisasterResponse
Hurricane Disaster ResponseMany MA/D members actively participated in assisting in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, September through November 2005. Virginia Department of Emergency Management on two ...

Jane Servais
Jane has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since 1992. K-9 partners: Libi 1992 - 1998, Glory 1996 to 2006, and Embers 2005 ...

JaneServais
Jane has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since 1992. K-9 partners: Libi 1992 - 1998, Glory 1996 to 2006, and Embers 2005 ...

K-9 Health Seminar

K-9HealthSeminar
K-9 Health Seminar Saturday March 31st - K-9 Health Seminar with Dr Sherman Canapp Jr and Dr Debra Canapp (hosted by Nutramax Laboratories). This seminar is geared specially for ...

Katrina Lessons Learned
From left to right: Lisa Harper and Titan (MA/D), Rick Christ (TOVSAR), Laura Totis and Aron (MA/D), Bob Hummer (MA/D), Richard Hickman (MA/D), Jane Adair and ...

Kristine Mackie
Kristine became an operational member of Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. in December 2004. She provides the organization with expertise in search management. To prepare herself for the duties ...

Laura Totis
Laura was an operational member from 1996 to 2002 with Torrie, a Rottweiler. She subsequently returned and again achieved operational status in January 2007 with Aron, a Rottweiler.  Laura has ...

Links
GeneralSAR TrainingK9 Training and HealthK9 SAR TechnicalK9 AssociationsSAR CouncilsMappingEquipment BlogsGeneral "LAW ENFORCEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURES FORA model of policy and procedures ...

Linthicum 12.30.07
Training at disaster site

Lisa Harper
Lisa has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since March 2003 with Oberon (aka BB) a Shiloh Shepherd. She also certified Titan with ...

MAD memberslauded for their services
MA/D members lauded for their services Six MA/D members (and their K-9 partners) received Citations from Maryland's Governor Robert Ehrlich in recognition of their contributions in ...

Maps
Annapolis Rock RoadBeltsville AirportBlack HillsBroad Creeks Scout Camp Finney AreaCox CreekElton Farm Road - Sunshine, MDGambrillLinthicum Cement Recycling AreaLittle BennettMonocacy W.M ...

MaryIanelli
Mary has been an operational K-9 handler with Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. since March 1998. K-9 partners: Zen 1998 to 2003 and Teco 2002 to present ...

Mid-Atlantic DOGS's Members
Allen Rossi Allen (Al) has been an operational K-9 handler since 1990. K-9 partners: Silke, a Rottweiler, (operational 1990 to 1997), Jolie, a Beaucon, (operational 1996 to 2005 ...

MSTTFSAREX07
MSTTF SAR EX '07 Maryland Search Teams Task Force SAR EX '07 will be held at Gambrill State Park November 9 - 11, 2007. Practical Field Exercises and Mock Search. Maryland ...

News
            What's New with MA/D and its Members?Pat Nolan Seminar - April 19th & 20th in Greencastle, PA. Click on the link for more info, and to sign up for ...

Newsletters
Material for Newsletters and Website News  "Your Dog's Best Friend" Cable TV show with Lloyd Aguero to air in June and July 2005 featuring Mid-Atlantic D.O.G ...

Old News
SAR Teams RecognizedArticle posted March 1. 2006 in EM Update Newsletter about the 2 K-9 strike teams VDEM sent to assist in the recovery operations in the 9th ...

PastOperationalMembers
Marian Hardy Marian, co-founder of Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. was active as a dog handler with her partner, PC, and as a search manager until her retirement ...

Pre-SAR Evals
Abbey, Zooey, Aleko and Gander show their potential

Public
Public Appearances (2008)

Recognition
Mar 2006         State of Maryland Governor's Citation AwardSix MA/D members (and their K-9 partners) received Citations from Maryland's Governor Robert Ehrlich in recognition of their ...

Richard and Tessa's first find
Richard and Tessa's First FindLost Person in Columbia, Maryland FOUND by a MA/D SAR Dog Congratulations to Richard and Tessa (his Choc. Lab) for finding a critical ...

SARTeamsRecognized
SAR Teams Recognized Article posted March 1. 2006 in EM Update Newsletter about the 2 K-9 strike teams VDEM sent to assist in the recovery operations in the 9th ...

Slugger

Topo and Trail Maps

Training

Training Early Spring 2008
Morgan Run and Linthicum

Training Early Summer 2008

Training Sites
Download to view in Google Earth (KMZ) Download individual topographic maps (PDF)

TrainingResources

TrainingSchedule

UpandComingMembers
Greg Paul and K-9 Mickey Allysia Cirka and K-9's  Gander and Fly Brian Wagner and K-9 Abbey Christie Harrison and K-9 Aleko Lori Weckesser and ...

Water Search
In searches on land we have found that not just one search resource holds all the answers, to solve the mystery of where the victim is located. The skills and ...

WikiHome
Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. Professional search and rescue dog teams at no charge for our specialized services to official agencies. Serving the Mid-Atlantic USA. Alerting 'round the ...

yourdogsbestfriend
"Your Dog's Best Friend"Cable TV show with Lloyd Aguero to air in June and July 2005 featuring Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. "Your Dog's Best Friend ...