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Future Service Dogs
June 18, 2020
Talk about precious cargo! Check out these twelve eight-week-old puppies that recently landed in Orlando from California thanks to teams of volunteer pilots. The pups are on their way to their Canine Companions for Independence volunteer puppy raisers in Central Florida. Young C.C.I. pups usually fly commercially, but during the COVID-19 era and limited flights, […]
Service Dog Handler
June 18, 2020
While they may be cute, they have a very important job to do. One Joplin service dog handler wants the community to know the do’s and don’t when you see a service dog out with their owner. Amber Chrystler, Service Dog Handler, said, “My service dogs are actually called psychiatric service dogs so they are […]
Trained Facility Dog
June 18, 2020
Norfolk Police welcomed a new recruit on Wednesday; meet Lilly from Mutts with a Mission! Lilly is joining the Norfolk Police Department as their first certified law enforcement facility dog after having trained two years in Portsmouth with the non-profit. The organization is accredited with Assistance Dogs International and specializes in training dogs to serve […]
Helping Guide Dog Teams
June 17, 2020
In this time when so many of our social rituals have changed to accommodate the new rules of a global pandemic, one thing remains a constant: the need to remember to always use your powers of observation and offer a comfortable “physical distance” around a guide dog and his human handler when they are out […]
Detection Dog Retires
June 17, 2020
Enjoy the rest, TTirado. You’ve earned it! The explosive detection dog at Indianapolis International Airport is retiring after eight years with the Transportation Security Administration. TTirado’s last day on the job was May 29. Handler Keith Gray celebrated his partner’s retirement at a private ceremony. TTirado is named in honor of New York firefighter Hector […]
Service And Support Dogs
June 17, 2020
A dog that removes anxiety from its human’s life by killing the people who cause her stress may be a heightened, fantastical look at emotional-support animals, but because there is now such a wide range of small-screen content depicting such therapeutic resources, one does not have to represent all. Education about them is mixing with […]
Dog Training School
June 17, 2020
Leashes for Living Assistance Dog School is opening soon in Mendota and is accepting applications for students. The school teaches veterans and persons with disabilities to train their own service dog through positive training techniques. It also provides therapy dog classes for those who want to make a difference in their community by warming hearts […]
Farm Dog
June 17, 2020
It was just a chance meeting, but one that all involved believe could have a huge impact on the lives of some of our returning veterans. Lonny Smith, Business Development Manager of AgroLiquid, was at the company headquarters in St. Johns, MI, one day last fall when he learned Michael O’Gorman, Executive Director of the […]
Dogs For Veterans
June 17, 2020
A Mount Joy organization that trains service dogs for veterans with disabilities has gone to court to get back a German Shepherd its president says a former volunteer is wrongfully keeping. David Laughman, president of the Veteran Service Canines Inc., said the organization didn’t want to have to go to court, but had little choice. […]
Coronavirus Sniffing
June 17, 2020
A dog may be a man’s best friend, but a North Florida dog trainer wants his trained dogs to be the coronavirus’ worst enemy. 50 dogs at Top Tier K9’s training facility are in line to be among the first in the country to be trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Jeff Minder is a […]
K9s Training
June 17, 2020
Fifty dogs at a north Florida canine training facility are in line to be among the first in the country to be trained to sniff out the coronavirus. Jeff Minder is a former survival instructor for the Air Force. He has a patented 50 point dog training system and saw a need. Q: “So, where […]
Training Service Dogs
June 16, 2020
Since 2012, the Retrieving Independence Serving with Canines program has partnered with TDOC to train offenders to raise and train puppies to be service animals for people with mobility disabilities, seizure disorders and diabetes. Last summer, the program which started at Turney Center Industrial Complex (TCIX), added the Tennessee Prison for Women (TPFW) to the […]
Life With A Service Dog
June 16, 2020
Riley Alberson is excited for graduation — and that her service dog is also being recognized. The McAlester High School senior has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which causes her joints to dislocate, constant pain, and daily seizures. Multiple seizures each day can result with her losing consciousness without anyone around to help. […]
Service Dog Puppies
June 16, 2020
Here’s something cute to help you brighten your week! Sweet 8-week old puppies just arrived at Dallas Love Field on Monday by private jet after a long journey from California. Soon, the eight pups will enter into intensive training to become service dogs for national nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence. The local chapter is based […]
Guide Dog Teams
June 16, 2020
In this time when so many of our social rituals have changed to accommodate the new rules of a global pandemic, one thing remains a constant: the need to remember to always use your powers of observation and offer a comfortable “physical distance” around a guide dog and his human handler when they are out […]
Service Dog Brutus
June 16, 2020
Late in life, Brutus is building up quite a resume. The loveable 14-year-ish mutt, rescued from a California shelter, was a family pet before he trained to become a service dog for his Cliffside Park owner. Last month, after Brutus helped Jasmine Steinwand graduate from Centenary University, his memorable senior-year on campus moved the chairwoman of […]
Karelian Bear Dogs
June 16, 2020
Firefighters continue to make good progress to suppress the Isom Creek Fire (#187) aided by relatively cool temperatures, high humidity, and light winds. Crews improved the north and western perimeters. They continue to assess and implement protection measures for Native allotments along the Yukon River. Mop-up work is ongoing to hold and reinforce the firelines. […]
Hero Dog Award
June 16, 2020
A service dog from Naples could soon be a canine superstar. Dolly Pawton has made the semifinals in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards. The black Labrador Retriever is a service dog for Amy Sherwood, a Maine resident with several illnesses. Dolly alerts Amy if her blood pressure drops too low or if her heart […]
Guide Dogs
June 16, 2020
Children with sight loss will soon benefit from the expansion of Guide Dogs Cymru as they bring four-legged friends into their lives. The charity is rolling out a Buddy Dog service, enabling visually impaired children and young people to enjoy the friendships and benefits of a dog. Buddy dogs can have a positive impact on a sight […]
Therapeutic Healing
June 15, 2020
Molly Jean Schantz, OTR/L and dog trainer is combining her Occupational Therapy practice with her dog training skills to bring Assistance Dog Training to the community. Molly is offering Assistance Dog Training to anyone with a physical or mental impairment where the dog can be of assistance to the handler. Molly works primarily with the […]
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