Cadaver Dogs and Their Lifesaving Work

Search-and-rescue trainer Candace Hightower explains how she trains cadaver dogs for Bastrop County first responders, introducing her nine-month-old dog Rose, who is being trained to detect human remains along the Colorado River where missing-person cases are common. A retired pediatric nurse who pursued EMS certification after a stroke, Candace describes transitioning from hospital care to field limitations, balancing medic gear with dog medical supplies, and the demanding training schedule of four hours daily. She details how scent hides, alerts, and rewards work, why cadaver dogs are in high demand and can certify nationwide, and the differences between live-find and human-remains detection. Candace advises prospective rescuers to choose reputable, hands-on programs (citing Texas A&M), outlines volunteer versus paid reimbursement realities, shares a live-find case involving a missing dementia patient, and provides contact info via TDR K9 Academy.

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