The Jackson Hole Patrol Dogs are the hardest working canines in the valley. Day in and day out they work alongside ski patrol practicing search and rescue techniques. More than just members of the patrol, these dogs are family members of the patrollers who take care of them. Their individual personalities run wild until playtime is over and work begins.
Ski patrollers are an odd amalgamation. Part professional skier, laborer, explosives specialist, first responder, coach, sex symbol—they wear many hats. So, it makes perfect sense a few patrollers would add avalanche dog trainer to their requisite skill set. And it’s nothing new.
Ski season is around the corner and for many of you reading this, that means it’s time to hit the gym for a little pre-season training. Similar to you, the JHMR Avalanche Dogs need to prepare for the winter ahead, however, their workouts involve much more digging and honing[...]
Meet Cache, a Dutch Shepherd. Cache is a tenacious, intensely driven worker who also has a knack for playful mischief. Cache won the lottery landing at JHSP; she was initially supposed to go to the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, but when they shut down temporarily due to the pandemic, JHSP was able to sweep her up and move her to Jackson.
Meet Sparrow, a female Airedale who loves working in the winter, but really excels in the summer protecting people from Grizzly bears in the high alpine. She’s loving and enjoys spending time with her fellow JHSP dogs. She has an adventurous spirit and is passionate about helping those in need.
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Sockdolager or “Dolly” is a full Australian Cattle Dog and part velociraptor. She likes to play-hard, work-hard, and manages to outsmart her handler whenever she can get away with it. At just over a year old she is fitting in nicely as part of the JHSP family. We can't wait to see where she goes.
Meet Toby, an English Shepherd born on Dec 12, 2021, in Buffalo, WY to parents Molly B. and Sonny D. Toby is happy to call Jackson Hole home! He’s showing lots of bravery, curiosity, and happiness.
