Search dogs help save lives every day all across our country, but have you ever wondered how these remarkable animals learn to do what they do?

Many of us raise working dogs as pets, without realizing the mismatch. I didn’t set out to raise a working dog but that changed when I met Mick, a pup from California’s rural ranchlands.

A few special working dogs go above and beyond, providing specific help for some of life’s toughest challenges.

Among the many types of dogs who share our lives, those now known as working dogs stand out for their intelligence, strength, vigilance, and unwavering loyalty.