Search Dogs Sussex

Serving the Community – Saving Lives

What We Do

Our primary function is to provide nationally qualified search and rescue dog teams that can respond to search and rescue (SAR) emergencies in order to search for and recover those who are missing, vulnerable or in distress. We do this as a member team of Lowland Rescue.

We support Sussex Police by providing this emergency on-call service 365 days a year, 7 days a week throughout Sussex and the UK.

Meet the Team

We are openly proud of our team and each and everyone of our team members

Neil

Trainee Dog Handler, Trainee Search Technician

Jane

Team Leader, Training Officer

How Our Dogs Search

Our dogs are trained and assessed to detect and follow any human scent they come across rather than detecting the scent of one particular person. They are capable of picking up the scent of someone they’ve never come across before.

What People Say

"On behalf of What Suicide Left Behind thank you for all that you do".
Linzi Meaden & Fundraisers For Route 66 Challenge
"So important to support such an amazing charity ".
Frances Brackpool
"You all should be very proud of the continuing help and support you give to those who need your help and their concerned families".
Gabrielle
"Wish I could donate more for the fantastic work you do but every little helps, I guess? "
Julie Scott

Qualify as a Search Technician with SDS

Whether or not you have a dog to train, you can join Search Dogs Sussex as a trained Search Technician.

Develop valuable navigation skills, gain confidence in professional radio communication, deepen your understanding of missing person behaviour, and become part of a strong, supportive team of dedicated volunteers.