German Shepherd Seach & Rescue Dog Association of Illinois
Twenty year old Christina was last seen on August 6, 2007 by her friend Eddy Migue. They had gone for a jog in Rainbow Falls Provincial Park, Ontario when Christina decided to turn back while Eddy finished the run. They were both novices in a pristine wilderness that can be brutally unforgiving. Dense growth, sharp …
The Search for Christina, One Searcher’s Point of ViewRead More
Maggie Goes Tracking Dog Excellent (TDX) This was the e-mail Joanna sent out when she handled Maggie to her TDX title. It did such a good job capturing the joy a handler feels when their canine accomplishes something they’ve been working toward, I didn’t want to re-write it. Joanna and Maggie, we salute you!) On …
Pink and Orange Make a Winning Combination MacDonald All-star Mary Kay team takes making the world more beautiful to a whole new level. On Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 these ladies reached out to German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association (GSSARDA) and accomplished 20% of the unit fund-raising goal. At their regular weekly meeting they …
Mary Kay Team Partners With GSSARDA For FundraisingRead More
BSA First Aid Competition Demonstration In December 2007 the team performed a demonstration for a Boy Scout Council First Aid competition. After the demonstration the scouts were able to pet and play with the dogs.
Six Units Earn Titles November 11-12, 2007 The Illinois Unit of German Shepherd Search and Rescue Dog Association is pleased to announce the latest accomplishments of their members. Anna von der Neuen Welt handled by Chuck Carroll Bellisma of My Body Guard handled by Sherri Gallagher Dash of My Body Guard, “Noah” handled by Pam …
A basic team requirement for obedience is to pass the IGP …
GSSARDA has very strict rules. Only dogs and handlers that have …
GSSARDA was called to participate in a search on the north shore …
