What Do We Owe the Work?
Janie MerickelPublished on: 09/10/2026
A human bone is found after a dog team reports no response. What should the handler say at the debrief? A look at how new information can change the story we tell, and why honest field notes matter to everyone relying on the search.
Detection dog field reportingHuman remains detection dogsCanine search documentationDetection dog final responseEthics in canine search work- Handler bias in detection work