Search and rescue dogs are the heroes of the canine world. Sometimes called SAR for “search and rescue,” these brave, loyal ...

Certain dog breeds are exceptional regarding trainability ... Often used in police, military, and search-and-rescue operations, these dogs can learn complex tasks and commands.

The breed is so intelligent and good at communicating ... it's why they're often employed as search-and-rescue dogs, guard ...

It is often said that dogs are a man's best friend, and rightly so. And if they are smart, they also make great companions!

A member of South Dakota's Pennington County Search and Rescue K-9 team, Tango the dog is trained to help their handler find missing individuals. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

Search and rescue dogs are heroes in fur coats, using their incredible sense of smell to find lost hikers, disaster victims, and missing people. But a new study suggests that these life-saving ...