Absaroka Search Dogs adheres to a rigid standard of performance for search dog teams. The handlers must meet certain qualifications, and the dogs must meet certain qualifications. Once these standards are met, which is determined by a test performed by senior members of the team, a dog becomes operational. Until then, the dog and handler are in training, and cannot respond to a real emergency as a unit. During this training time however, the handler is welcome to respond to calls as a flanker, or assistant to an operational dog team.

Operational Dog Teams Mark Polakoff and Winda Chris Dover and Jäger Crystal Arnold and Lila

Dog Teams in Training Clay Givens, Mariah, and Heidi Becky Tolzman