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Our Lost Dog Tracking Teams are volunteers. If you’re interested in getting involved, please take a look at the information below. You can get in touch with either the regional co-ordinator for your area<\/a>, or if there isn’t anyone currently running a team in your area, you can contact us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of our certified Lost Dog Tracking (LDT) dogs are pets, first and foremost, who have been trained by their dedicated handlers. There is no breed or size restriction, but certain physical and mental attributes mean some dogs are more suited to this kind of training. Extensive training is required to meet the high standards expected of Operational Dog and Handlers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Operational Dog and Handler Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you think you and your dog have what it takes to become an Operational LDT team? Becoming a volunteer Operational dog and handler is a big commitment. Regional teams all have slightly different requirements, but generally you should expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n