Alpha Search and Recovery will be hosting a search and rescue canine seminar in Trinity, Texas (Near Huntsville). We will be looking for people to come and hide for the search dogs while they are training and for certification. These people need to be willing to come out for at least a few hours and be willing to run, walk, and hide from the dogs in all different types of scenarios. When found by the dog, they should also be willing to play with the dog per the handlers instructions or offer the dog it's treat reward. It is a lot of fun and a unique experience to help these dogs out!
You'll be provided with a location to walk to in order to "hide" from the canines. The canines will then come find the missing person. Of course, you will never actually be missing, but we always need new people to pretend to be missing. We will be enjoying nature, so dress appropriately with closed toed shoes and comfortable pants. Be sure to bring water, and maybe a good book or electronic device to keep you busy during the down time. All high school students or older are welcome to participate. Feel free to view our website to see what we are about: www.AlphaSar.org or email PR@alphasar.org if you have any questions.
We can't do it without amazing volunteers like you! Volunteers allow our canines to certify as a search dog. These certifications are required in order to go out and assist in search and recovery of a missing person. But it is more than that. You get to play with the dogs too!
A confirmation email will be sent after sign-up to confirm your volunteer slot. A waiver will be attached. All students under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult during their volunteer time.
