Discussion with our teams, instructors, partners and those we serve brought forth several commonalities of an effective K9FR team.

~ Dedication to the human spirit.
~ Passion about the K9FR concept and process.
~ The ability to relate to a variety of people and situations while simultaneously utilizing multiple skill sets to connect and engage with those in need.
~ Commitment to quality service, performance standards and critical thinking.
~ A background and life experiences that compliments the K9 First Responders, Inc. mission.
~ A dog (partner) that engages in a variety of environments and situations with a calming demeanor all the while connecting with those we serve.
~ Understanding that we are only as successful as the last person we support.