Training in Action

Gallery: Behind the Scenes

Regular scenario-based training keeps our dog teams sharp. These glimpses capture volunteers, handlers and dogs preparing for the next call-out across Ireland's diverse terrain.

Photo Gallery

Training Sessions & Team Moments

From mantrailing exercises to open area search training, these photos showcase the dedication and professionalism of our volunteer teams as they maintain their skills and prepare for operational deployment. Our cadaver dogs are currently in training.

Training Programme

Continuous Skills Development

Every image in our gallery represents hours of dedicated training by volunteer handlers and their dogs. These sessions maintain the operational readiness that families and search agencies depend on when someone goes missing.

Weekly Training Sessions

Regular discipline-specific training maintains handler and dog skills

Scenario-Based Exercises

Realistic training scenarios prepare teams for operational deployment

Multi-Location Training

Training across diverse terrain ensures readiness for any environment

SAR Team Collaboration

Regular joint training exercises with other SAR teams and emergency services across Ireland

Professional Standards

Continuous assessment and certification ensure operational excellence

Inter-Agency Cooperation

Ready to work along side An Garda Siochana, mountain rescue, and civil defence teams.

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Behind every successful deployment is countless hours of training. Your support helps maintain the skills and equipment our teams need to be ready when called upon.

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