Category: Search and Rescue Dogs

Benefits of Bringing a Dog Into Your Life

Hidden Pond Labrador puppies

A person’s situation in life can be very delicate. Whether you’re lonely, anxious, depressed, or even happy and content in your own life, a best friend makes everything all better. A dog can give you the relationship you need when life gets difficult. They also can make you appreciate the life you’re living already. Just… Read more »

The Most Versatile Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever service dog

Labrador Retrievers are very remarkable. Not only do they make for the best family dogs, but they also are very versatile when it comes to serving the greater good of a community. Labrador Retrievers are very quick learners, which makes them good candidates to become service dogs, search and rescue dogs, law enforcement dogs, and… Read more »

The Labrador Retriever Resume

Labrador Retriever and their owner

Everyone wants to know why Labrador Retrievers have such an extensive resume for a dog. Labrador Retrievers are one of the best dog breeds when it comes to having a pet for the family or yourself. They also are very friendly and welcoming. Their resume consists of family pets, service dogs, search and rescue dogs,… Read more »

How a Labrador Retriever Can Change Your Life

Labrador puppy sleeping on the floor

Labrador Retrievers are incredible dogs for people.  They are very friendly and energetic and love to be around people.  But dogs can be a very big responsibility. Is this a bad thing? Absolutely not! Getting a Labrador Retriever could change your life forever. Labs make our lives better If you’re living alone, a Labrador Retriever… Read more »

Document and Cold Case Research Service

Cold Case Research for missing persons

Searching for a missing person is a very grueling task for anyone. We understand that these cases are extremely sensitive, and that is why we don’t just train search and rescue dogs, we conduct deep research to get to the bottom of the case. At Hidden Pond Labradors, John Bellocchio is a professional academic with… Read more »

Why search and rescue dogs? A true story.

Search and Rescue Dog searching under debris

Many years ago, my brother, who lives in California came home to find his long-time partner gone from the home. It was not too surprising considering they lived on a ranch in the wine country with streams and red wood trees. It was certainly a beautiful place to go for a walk. As the day… Read more »