Reba, an avalanche rescue dog in training at Schweitzer, Idaho, has an unusual tradition to kick off each morning.

For some canines, this involves avalanche training. As explained by Ruffwear, dogs who work in avalanche rescue must meet specific training criteria, including basic obedience in which dogs will ...

“These people will then be able to manage the safety aspects as well as their dog, have a global vision and organise an avalanche rescue operation.” Today, dogs are still essential to rescue ...