The Squaw Rescue dog program began all the way back in the 1980's and still continues at Squaw today. The dogs and their patrollers go through rigorous training to become certified by the Canadian Avalanche Rescue Dog Association. I have personally watched these dogs go through training and find what they can do absolutely amazing. When Karen and I worked in the uniforms department at Squaw, I was lucky enough to wash the sweaters that the patrollers would rub their scent on and bury in the snow for the dogs to dig up. We also got to fix the dogs uniforms when puppies in training would chew through them. If you were lucky enough as a guest or employee at Squaw, you would get to see the dogs load onto chair lifts or the Funitel. Often times Karen and I were graced by Murphy's presence in uniforms on his way back to the patrol locker room because he knew we had treats waiting for him.
Despite their undeniable cuteness, the Squaw Dogs are not only an asset to the resort, but to all of Placer County where they assist as search and rescue dogs. They are also transported to other resorts in the Tahoe area when avalanches occur there and were even welcomed to the Vancouver Olympics!
Meet the Squaw Dogs here! http://www.squawdogs.com/About_The_Dogs.html
Like them on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/pages/SquawDogs/181583001454
And donate to the Squaw Dogs here! http://www.squawdogs.com/Donate.html
Welcome Shaka to the Squaw Dogs team!
