EasyTurf has paired up with the SoCal H2O Rescue Team to provide a durable, dog-friendly lawn that allows founder Niki Burgan to successfully train her K-9 rescue team. Back in 2007, Niki lost members of her family in a plane crash outside of Carlsbad, CA. Ever since, Niki has devoted her time and efforts to the importance of aquatic search and rescue. Niki started the only K-9 lifeguard team. The SoCal H2O Rescue Team consists of Rummy, Head Lifeguard, Bivouac and two other dogs in training, Torrey and Salty. The dogs are able to assist in water rescues, vessel assists and bluff-collapse searches. The SoCal H2O Rescue team works with local agencies and search and rescue teams to educate the public on aquatic safety. Niki and the rest of the K-9 team are devoted to keeping the public safe in and around the water.
The SoCal H2O Rescue Team trains on more than 1600 square feet of EasyTurf in Carlsbad, Ca. EasyTurf was the obvious choice for their training facility because of its durability, draining capabilities and its realistic look and feel. The SoCal H2O dogs are trained to be experts at digging during search and rescue missions so it was important she chose a turf that can stand up to the active training team. The draining capacity of EasyTurf is also an asset to the SoCal H20 training facility. EasyTurf’s proprietary MaxxFlow backing means that dog waste and urine clean up is a snap and there’s no worry of odor caused by urine.
Since the installation of EasyTurf at the SoCal H2O training facility the team has been able to conduct training exercises on a comfortable, clean lawn and Niki says that EasyTurf has doubled their living space. The hypo-allergenic and safety features of EasyTurf allow Niki and her three children to enjoy the yard with the rescue team.
You can keep up with the SoCal H2O rescue team’s mission at www.SoCalH20RescueTeam.com or on facebook or follow them on twitter @k9lifeguards.