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Our Mission

“The purpose of the organization is to promote and encourage the use of the German Shepherd Dog in all aspects of search and rescue.  This purpose shall be accomplished through education, research, standards, and training.”

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Companion Dog

HRD - Human Remains Detection

HRD - Human Remains Detection

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Nutrition & Health

Schutzhund

Schutzhund

Search & Rescue

Search & Rescue

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Sport

See Our Team In Action

Search and rescue (SAR) dogs are trained to perform many tasks. Knowing what each type of dog can and can’t do is important to be able to quickly match the proper team with the task.

All Volunteer Team

None of “us” are being paid.  We are a recognized 501c3 in the United States of America. If you would like to make a donation, it would be appreciated.

Decades of Search and Rescue Work with German Shepherds

The search teams are not novices. You are reaping the benefit of decades of SAR work with German Shepherds.  Our focus is wilderness and recovery searching.

A Resource to German Shepherd Owners Everywhere

We invest a lot in our organization. Yet everything on this website is given freely and to the best of our knowledge and abilities is accurate and truthful.

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Our Team Members

Chuck C
Chuck C
With canine Ana von der Neuen Welt, Fallen but never forgotten, 1936-2011
Doug T.
Doug T.
with Lektor, handler canine Maddie, SARDUS evaluator, NASAR certified and registered search
Elizabeth
Elizabeth
Handler in training with Desdemona
James G
James G
Operational leader, IL First Responder
Jenine
Jenine
handler in training with Bear
Jenni
Jenni
Operational handler since 2018, licensed nurse, with canine Levi
Katie
Katie
handler in training with Lela canine in training
Mike B.
Mike B.
Handler in training, Eagle Scout, ham radio technician with Willie
Ron
Ron
handler in traning with Raja
Sergei
Sergei
operational handler since 2018, CPR trained, ham radio technician with canine Maya
Shane G.
Shane G.
Operational handler since 2012, IL First Responder, Eagle Scout, ham radio technician,
Sherri G.
Sherri G.
Operational handler since 2001, First Responder, SARDUS Evaluator, ham technician, with canines
Bear
Bear
Boomer
Boomer
Boomer in training
Cuini canine
Cuini canine
Cuini canine in training
Desdemona
Desdemona
Lela canine
Lela canine
Lela canine in training
Levi BH
Levi BH
Levi BH, operational wilderness 2018
Maya
Maya
Maya whelped May 2015, BH, operational wilderness 2018
P-Chet von der Olgameister
P-Chet von der Olgameister
P-Chet von der Olgameister, Whelped April 2018, BH, in training
Reiza von Tajgetosz
Reiza von Tajgetosz
Reiza von Tajgetosz whelped May 18, 2011 operational wilderness 2018
Willy
Willy
Willy in training

News & Events

Stay up to date on our latest articles, press releases, and what we are doing serve and bring change to our community.

Chet Earns BH

This is a major step forward to becoming operational.

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Jenni and Levi, Sergei and Mya, and Sherri and Reiza Are Operational

Three dogs and handlers Operational

Jenni and Levi, Sergei and Mya, and Sherri and Reiza Are OperationalRead More

Hiker’s Remains Found in a Fox Den

The sector was extremely dangerous for the dog and required strong obedience to keep him from going over the cliff or getting hit by a tractor-trailer.

Hiker’s Remains Found in a Fox DenRead More

The North Bay Drowning

GSSARDA was called to participate in a search for a missing drowning victim

The North Bay DrowningRead More

Search for the Caribou Hunter

The search took place, one degree south of the Arctic Circle and GSSARDA provide one dog and handler – Sherri and Lektor.

Search for the Caribou HunterRead More

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Our reputable, talented team members are among the top in their respective fields. We care about our clients and our community and will work tirelessly to achieve exceptional results for you.

Team Requirements

Requirements to Become Operational The canine and handler must: The handler shall have passed a 3 mile map and compass course test The handler shall run a similar course using a GPS hand set of their choice The handler will be licensed as a radio technician and will purchase their own hand set The handler …

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Fallen Comrade – Chuck C

Chuck C.   December 6, 1936-January 31, 2011 It is with great sadness we mourn the passing of our oldest team member, Chuck. He joined the team with his dog Ana in November of 2006 and helped formulate ideas as we incorporated the team. But Chuck was more than just a good dog handler. He helped …

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