K9 Track/Trail Team
Susan & Toulouse
Greg & Chill
Susan & Ringo
Robin & Merlin
Jim & Lewis
Cheri & Bohdi
Kim & Toby
Meet Our Dogs
The use of search and rescue dogs is a valuable component in wilderness tracking and in locating missing people. Dedicated handlers and well-trained dogs are an integral part of the TRSAR squad.
About Ringo
Ringo is a six year old Aussie/Hound mix—possibly Catahula. He is blue merle and white, and is the tallest of all our dogs. Ringo’s specialty is his smarts. He is so smart his handler often asks him if he knows ‘what the heck’ is going on.
About Toulouse
Breeders often comment that Toulouse is possibly a purebred Bluetick Coonhound, but we aren’t certain since he came from the Payson Humane Society. He is six years old—bluetick in color. Toulouse’s specialty is his clearing ability and his superior nose. He is the noisiest dog on the team and will sing on command—or without command!
About Chill
Chill is a five year old purebred Australian Shepherd—blue merle and white in color. Chill’s specialty is motivation and speed. He loves dragging his handler under three foot high scrub and manzanita. By the way, his handler is 6’3″, and often gets left behind!
About Lewis
Lewis is an eleven year old Labrador/Queensland mix—yellow with red highlights. Lewis’ specialty is the refind/recall method. He is known for barking when he finds his subject, and for arguing loudly with his handler when he doesn’t approve of what is going on.