Elizabeth Smart, The first 48 hrs?

Now that the Kidnapper, molester is incarcerrated and going thru the pre-trial phases, I began to concern myself with the first 48 hours after the abduction. It was reported that the captives were initially on foot and had sequestered the young girl in a pit not 600 yrds. from her home, yet searchers were unable to find them. Were Dogs used in the pursuit? specifically Bloodhounds? How could a couple of smelly hippies elude a well trained canine corps?