Search and Rescue Dog Organisation

The search and rescue dog competence

IRO-certified dogs have proven themselves in numerous missions. Thanks to professional and challenging training, the teams are optimally prepared for emergencies, be it for Area search, Tracking, Rubble and Avalanche search, or even Water rescue. Given their extremely acute sense of smell, search and rescue dogs can locate the position of buried or missing persons with a very high degree of accuracy. And even in times of rapid technological development, search and rescue dogs are still irreplacebale. Above all, our four-legged friends are characterised by their flexible areas of use, agility on difficult terrain and their irrepressible search drive. For these reasons, the UN, which provides guidelines for disaster missions, also places its confidence in the search and rescue dog competence.

Saving lives with dedication and commitment

Just like its members, the IRO also relies on the tireless dedication of voluntary staff. Organised as a non-profit organisation, the IRO can count on the support of countless volunteers, donors and supporters.

With the goal of saving lives with the help of dogs, the IRO stands for social commitment and readiness to help - and is neutral towards social position, nationality, race, religion and belief. The IRO also sees itself as a dedicated force for promoting greater understanding of the human-dog relationship, and advocates respect for animals.