tracking dogs

Hero K9 uses scent from blanket to track down missing child

Dogs are such incredible animals. They have an amazing sense of smell that can be used for important jobs, like tracking down missing people. When one boy went missing recently, time was of the essence ...

Search-and-rescue K9 tracks down missing teen

K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. With their incredible sense of smell, police dogs can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent — a skill ...

K9 bloodhound finds abducted 6-year-old girl by tracking scent

K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. Because of dogs’ incredible sense of smell, they can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent. That skill plays ...

K9 dogs specially trained to track down wildlife poachers have saved 45 endangered rhinos

There are many endangered species put at risk due to illegal poaching. Luckily there are groups dedicated to protecting these creatures—but the rhinos at one South African park get a little extra protection from some ...

K9 dog leads police to find missing 85-year-old woman

There’s nothing scarier than when a family member goes missing. In those emergency situations it is vital that they be found as soon as possible. Luckily, police departments have a crucial ally that can make ...