Meet K9 Quasar and Handler Dawna

Quasar is young Belgian Tervuren who holds many AKC titles in Canine Good Citizen, obedience, agility, rally, dock diving and is also a breed champion. He has a strong drive to work and excels at anything he is asked to do. He has undergone extensive training for lost pet tracking/trailing.  Quasar is certified in tracking and trailing through a nonprofit organization called Dogs Find Dogs, who certify with the National Tactical Police Dog Association (NTPDA) guidelines.

Dawna is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer who has been training professionally for over 18 years. In 2006 she attended National K9 School for dog trainers where she earned her certification in Tracking and Trailing. During her time working at a large nonprofit service dog organization, she trained and placed over 150 dogs who were specially trained to track/trail neurodivergent children who elope from their guardians and caregivers.  She has been involved in lost pet recovery since 2014.