Dakota Search and Rescue

02/14/2026

10/31/2025

09/11/2025

Today we honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. 24 years ago almost 3,000 Americans lost their lives. Never forget the victims and the bravery of those who sacrificed and stood strong in the face of tragedy.

06/19/2025

📣 Save the Date!
We’re excited to announce our in-person Conservation Dog Seminar — coming to Bend, Oregon, September 21–25, 2025!

This 5-day, hands-on workshop is designed to build your skills in both K9 wilderness first aid and conservation detection dog training.

🗓️ What’s included:
🐾 2-day K9 Wilderness First Aid course in partnership with Adventure Vet Med (at beautiful Juniper Flats)
🐾 3 days of practical detection dog training to help you and your dog grow as a conservation team

Instructors:
Kayla Fratt & Rachel Hamre (K9 Conservationists)
Paul Bunker (Chiron K9)
Lauren Wendt (Momentum K9)

This seminar is designed to complement the skills taught in our online Handler Course — offering students an opportunity to apply their knowledge in a supportive, in-person setting.

👉 Stay tuned for more information and registration details — we can’t wait to learn with you in the field!

05/29/2025

04/13/2025

Today from 6 to 7! How amazing is this???

Join Almost Home Canine Rescue for a dog food giveaway!

We will be in the parking lot of the County Admin Building (NE corner of 6th and Minnesota Ave).

Look for the Almost Home van! First come first serve!

Pictured: Adoptable Pupper---> https://www.petfinder.com/dog/pupper-69123104/sd/sioux-falls/almost-home-canine-rescue-sd17/

03/31/2025

Why does certification matter in Search and Rescue?

When it comes to search and rescue operations, the stakes are as high as it comes! Find out more about the National Association of Search and Rescue education and certification programs at https://nasar.org/page/Programs