National Search Dog Alliance (NSDA)

The National Search Dog Alliance (NSDA) is an organization dedicated to training and certifying search and rescue dogs and their handlers across the United States. These specialized teams are skilled at locating missing or trapped people, often in disaster or wilderness situations. The NSDA promotes standardized training, professionalism, and collaboration among search teams to ensure effective and reliable rescue efforts. Through education and certification programs, the alliance helps maintain high standards for canine search and rescue, ultimately improving the chances of successful recoveries and saving lives.