Deacons Canines

03/02/2026

I am allowed to actually share the amazing News with the public Domain that Brian Jones (British International Rescue and Search Dogs) has been nominated for the amazing St David’s Award on the 26 February at the Senydd, Welsh Assembly, Cardiff Bay. His Achievement to ( volunteer work) for over 4 decades in bringing search & Rescue to the community of North Wales and over the year of International Humanitarian Assistance. 🥂❤️🙏🥂 wishing him all the success for the amazing 🥇 🐾🐾🫶

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This is Brian Jones. He is a true hero ❤️ For the past 40 years he has given up his own time to save other people’s lives. Brian is a volunteer for the British International Search and Rescue Dogs (BIRD). The team consists of volunteers who work with specialist trained dogs to assist in disasters - both at home and abroad. They don’t get any government funding. They are not paid. They do it because it matters 👊

Brian might be in his 80s, but he’s still playing a pivotal role as team leader. He has guided BIRD through countless emergencies - including earthquakes in Turkey, India, Pakistan and Algeria. He’s helped with floods in Mozambique and in supporting humanitarian efforts for Ukrainian refugees. Back home in Wales, he’s also assisted police and rescue teams searching for hundreds of missing people across the UK.

When he’s not deployed on a search, Brian is fundraising on behalf of the team - and you can often find him standing in all weathers at car boot sales or fundraising events to ensure their vital work continues. It’s safe to say, Brian has, and continues to, make the world a better place every day. He is a legend. Simple as that ❤️

Brian, from Penmaenmawr in Conwy, has now been nominated for a St David Award for his commitment, courage and devotion to saving lives. What a truly deserving nominee for this award 👏

04/01/2026

Deacon-doing what he does best… play… full of beans 🐾🎄🥎🥎🥎

31/12/2025

This page is Dedicated to my Great Grandfather; Major William John Deacon (WW1-WW11-Royal Artillery) this photograph was taken of himself outside Buckingham palace in London, to receive his DSO (Distinguished Service Order Medal) for “highly successful command and Leadership during active operations “. In remembrance of my Grandad Wyatt (Royal Navy) HM Barham WW11, who I sadly never met. Deacon’s (Canines) DCL was my Company pre-fix solely founded family heritage.

11/04/2025

And there you are, everything you need for confidence/consistency. The wall of bricks and its training is a supporting tool, to ensure dogs are fully equipped to handle diverse and challenging defining tasks efficiently and reliably. And this is where it all starts "technique" designed to reinforce the sniffing intensity.

Sadly Bailey passed away last year..but leaves a legacy with DCL working Dogs.

I am now training two of my own-line working dogs (DCL) for the sole use for the British International Rescue and Search Dogs.

03/04/2025

I would like to take this opportunity to wish “Bird” and all the “past & Present” members that have had the privilege to be apart of such an inspirational team, that has had Over the Years some outstanding and longstanding leadership with a huge commitment and sacrifice being involved with the international search and rescue teams worldwide and on home ground here in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.
🙏 support this longstanding team with over 50 years of operational experience. It’s a pleasure to be able to work alongside this amazing dedicated team with the 🐕 British International Rescue and Search DogsBrian Jones

03/04/2025

British International Rescue and Search Dogs

01/10/2024

Search and rescue (SAR) is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger. The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, typically determined by the type of terrain the search is conducted over. British International Rescue and Search Dogs have been at the forefront of international Disaster over a span of 50 years, including numerous Earthquakes across the Globe, including 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. The Team worked endlessly to support the family during this very difficult time giving them support/advice/search awareness they needed. The community pulled them through. Our thoughts are very much with the family 💔💔

29/09/2024

Today, was a day to reflect on the intense search with British International Rescue and Search Dogs Brian Jones over the last 8 days for Leo, a 17 year old local lad who sadly was found sat afternoon by Bangor Pier, its amazing how such a tragedy brings together the whole community. The local SAR -Teams worked endlessly with the Immediate family and especially Alan his father, who never gave up looking for his son.
A huge thank you to Boat-Man (British International Rescue and Search Dogs) for assisting with the search on the straits. Although the Dogs were not used in this Search, the "Team" are committed to the implementation of the New Search Techniques (Courses) and the continuous training for Air-scenting, cadaver and water search. Would like to also thank Drone SAR For Lost Dogs UK (Nia & Crew) for there hard work with the Pilots. We want to take this opportunity to mention the local (Anglesey) for their dedication with the Drones & Pilots. Amazing combined service.
Elfyn PritchardMonFM