Plugged into a remote transmitter, dermal sensors monitor the Dog's Raven Wilderness Search Dog Team's pulse rate, blood pressure and body temperature. Readouts identify physiological fluctuations, in order to prevent conditions such as overheating or exhaustion.

Ebbey's sensor attaches under her custom fitted harness, whereas Mikella's can be attached to an undergarment or an armband.

Sensor readouts are available to the handler, a remote backup liaison officer or base command. The same dermal sensors can also be used to monitor injured victims until help arrives.