Super Saturdays! with Super Saturday man in a cape. K9 Search &
Rescue Dog

Matthew McDermott and Willa the rescue dog.


Matthew McDermott of K9 Search and Rescue brought his rescue dog Willa to show the library kids just how a rescue dog is trained and what they do. He also gave tips to parents about safety in the woods for children and how to prevent getting lost. Willa displayed a variety of tricks and skills that she uses while on a search for a missing person.

Matt McDermott of K9 Rescue, Austin, Tx. Matt demonstrates what to put in a kids' hiking safety pack.
Matt McDermott of K9 Rescue, Austin, Tx. Matt demonstrates what to put in a kids' hiking safety pack. Matt explains that even trash bags can be used to keep your child safe.

Matt talks to the kids about hiking safety.

Matt shows Wendy Emmons how to make a shoeprint on foil for future reference in case of getting lost in the woods. Rescuers can use the shoeprint to follow the lost person's tracks.

 Matt shows how to make a shoeprint for future reference
Matt shows the kids some of the techniques he uses to train Willa . Matt shows the kids some of the techniques he uses to train Willa .
Matt shows the kids some of the techniques he uses to train Willa .
Matt shows the kids some of the techniques he uses to train Willa . Matt shows the kids some of the techniques he uses to train Willa .
Matt lets the kids pet Willa. Matt and Willa demonstrate search and rescue outside.

Matt lets the kids pet Willa. He also did an outdoor demonstration, and Willa found the "missing" child in one of the little tepees in back of the library. Mary Jane McDermott also helped (above right photo).
Matt and Willa demonstrate search and rescue outside. Matt and Willa demonstrate search and rescue outside.
Matt and Willa demonstrate search and rescue outside.
Willa gets her reward.

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