Liz has prior experience in K9 Search and Rescue dating back to 2008 and began as a K9 Handler with BSARD in January 2012.
She served two consecutive terms on BSARD’s Board of Directors from 2015 through 2017, and 2018 through 2021 (four years instead of the normal three because no elections were held in 2020 due to COVID).
Liz retired from being an active handler with her K9 partner Dalton in June 2021 to start her family, but remains as a dues-paying member of BSARD and is eligible to vote and participate in team functions. During her active time with the team she participated in 63 search operations.
While a handler, Liz held certifications for Mantrailing with Dalton and Payton, Human Remains Detection on Land with Dalton and Payton, and Human Remains Detection in Water with Payton.
Liz’s personal certifications include NASAR SARTECH I, NASAR SARTECH II Evaluator, Wilderness First Responder(WFR), ASHI Level 9 Wilderness Emergency Care instructor, NIMS ICS courses (100, 200, 300, 700, and 800), and Adult, Child and Infant First Aid, CPR and AED.
Other training she has completed throughout her career include GPS Navigation, Crime Scene Preservation, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Awareness, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Awareness, Personal Respiratory Protection, Personal Protection against Blood-borne Pathogens, and Canine First Aid (former Veterinary Technician).
Liz is a Certified Nurse Practitioner. Her favorite downtime hobby is photography. (She took the photo of Kyra at the top of our home page as well as many of the photos throughout the web site.)
K9 Dalton, Active from 2013 to 2021
Dalton is a male Labrador Retriever, born June 2013. Dalton’s litter mate Pearl and half-brother Jed were also on the team.
He began his SAR training in September 2013 and continued for 8 years. He was certified for Mantrailing, and Human Remains Detection on Land and participated in 25 search operations.
He retired in June 2021 and is at home enjoying his leisure.
K9 Payton, Active from 2012 to 2020
Payton is a male Labrador Retriever, born December 2008.
He had been training for his SAR career when Liz brought him to BSARD in January 2012. He served almost 8 years with BSARD and was certified for Mantrailing, Human Remains Detection on Land, and Human Remains Detection in Water. He participated in 53 search operations with the team.
He retired in January 2020 and passed away in November 2023.
