Canines must meet the following requirements before participating in an evaluation:

• Have a stable temperament, be well-socialized, and show no aggression toward people or other dogs. Any unprovoked aggressive incident will result in failure.
• Be a suitable size and type for search and rescue work in the terrain and environments where they may operate.
• Be in good physical health and condition.
• Not be trained or currently training in bite work.
• Not be cross-trained (or in training) for both Live Find and Human Remains Detection.
• Have current veterinary documentation, including up-to-date vaccinations or approved titre testing, signed by a licensed veterinarian.

Handlers must meet the following requirements before participating in an evaluation:

• Complete recognized Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) training, including Searcher, Team Leader, and SAR Manager competencies, or an equivalent certification.
• Be an active team leader in good standing with a provincial or territorial search and rescue organization or canine team recognized by SARVAC.
• Provide a letter of support from their local search and rescue team or provincial/territorial canine association. The letter must include:
1. The name of the SAR group
2. The name of the handler and canine team
3. The current year’s date
4. The signature of an executive member of the SAR group
• Hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Have completed Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) training, or an equivalent program.
• Bring their canine handler logbook, including required certifications, to present to the evaluator(s) on the day of the evaluation.

Canines must meet the following requirements before participating in an evaluation:

• Have a stable temperament, be well-socialized, and show no aggression toward people or other dogs. Any unprovoked aggressive incident will result in failure.
• Be a suitable size and type for search and rescue work in the terrain and environments where they may operate.
• Be in good physical health and condition.
• Not be trained or currently training in bite work.
• Not be cross-trained (or in training) for both Live Find and Human Remains Detection.
• Have current veterinary documentation, including up-to-date vaccinations or approved titre testing, signed by a licensed veterinarian.

Handlers must meet the following requirements before participating in an evaluation:

• Complete recognized Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) training, including Searcher, Team Leader, and SAR Manager competencies, or an equivalent certification.
• Be an active team leader in good standing with a provincial or territorial search and rescue organization or canine team recognized by SARVAC.
• Provide a letter of support from their local search and rescue team or provincial/territorial canine association. The letter must include:
1. The name of the SAR group
2. The name of the handler and canine team
3. The current year’s date
4. The signature of an executive member of the SAR group
• Hold a valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Have completed Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR) training, or an equivalent program.
• Bring their canine handler logbook, including required certifications, to present to the evaluator(s) on the day of the evaluation.