Specialist Search Capability
Mantrailing Teams
ISSARD's Mantrailing Dogs are scent-specific, trained to follow the unique scent of a missing person from the place they were last seen. By giving a direction of travel, these dogs provide vital and actionable information that can focus search efforts quickly. Recognising the need for highly trained mantrailing dogs in Ireland, including those capable of working in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) environments, ISSARD has developed teams that are trained and ready to deploy.
Professional Mantrailing Standards
Our mantrailing teams combine rigorous training, professional standards and cutting-edge techniques to deliver reliable search capability when it matters most.
Dogs trained to follow the unique scent trail of a specific missing person from a scent article.
Teams deployable day or night across urban, suburban and rural terrain.
Comprehensive trail reports assist search managers in prioritising follow-on actions.
Each team practices scent discrimination, navigation and operational briefings weekly.
Maintaining Professional Standards
Every ISSARD mantrailing team undergoes continuous professional development to maintain the skills and standards required for operational deployment. Our training programme ensures readiness for the most challenging search scenarios.
- Weekly scenario-based training sessions
- Scent article handling and provenance protocols
- Navigation and mapping skills development
- Weather and environmental considerations
- Communication with search management teams
- Welfare protocols for dogs and handlers
ISSARD mantrailing teams deploy on request from An Garda SÃochána and other recognised search management agencies.
Contact Search ManagementEmergency: 051 267 671