Meet Michael & K9 Escobar: 

Name: Michael

Name of K9(s): Escobar

Breed of K9: Portuguese Water Dog

Discipline(s): Human Remains Detection

How you got started with SAR/how long you have been involved: Started in SAR in 2002.  Have handled four HRD canines since 2002.  First national operational certificate was in 2007.  All canines continuously nationally certified since 2013.  With either National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, North American Police Working Dog Association, and/or National Association for Search & Rescue.  Current canine, Escobar, has been nationally certified since 2018.

Personal Credentials/Dog Credentials:  Mike is a Certified Public Accountant since 1983 certified in Florida.  Mike owns his own firm.  

K9’s favorite activities when not participating in SAR: When not participating in SAR:  Escobar loves walking and playing with children.