Dog News

CNN Hero Wilma Melville: What Makes a Good Search Dog

by ADMIN

Life With Dogs is reader-supported. We may earn a small commission through products purchased using links on this page.

Since 1996, CNN hero Wilma Melville’s organization has been saving, training and deploying shelter dogs, giving them a new lease on life, and benefiting both man and dog in the process. The Search Dog Foundation locates shelter dogs with search dog potential. Once identified, the rescued dogs undergo extensive training before being paired with a firefighter or rescue worker who continues training while living, and eventually working with the dog.

search dogs 2

CNN’s Lan Trinh recently spoke with Melville about the group’s efforts.