Working on a K9 Drill and Demo Team: An Incredible Socialization Opportunity
When I began working on this article, I asked the members from the Santa Cruz Dog Training Club (the team I participate with) what they valued about being part of a demo team. Their answers varied, but one universal theme rose from the group as a whole: Being part of the team was an incredible socialization opportunity for all of our dogs.
Porn-Sniffing K9’s? Growing Demand for Electronic-Storage Detection Dogs
Humans have trained dogs to use their amazing noses to identify all kinds of things – explosives, illegal drugs, bedbugs, cancer, even ancient burial...
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Imagine scraping, scrimping, and saving all your hard-earned dollars to realize a long-held dream – the purchase of a well-trained service dog for yourself,...
What Are the Different Types of Assistance Dogs?
A good service dog must possess certain key qualities. They need a keen sense of observation, and a remarkable sense of calmness and focus, allowing them to work effectively in public spaces amid distractions.
How To Get Started in Fast CAT, the Best Sport for Speedy Dogs
Fast CAT–short for fast coursing ability test–can be an excellent activity for dogs who love the act of chasing, and it’s an extremely beginner-friendly dog sport that doesn’t require much training.
Extraordinary Canines: The Dogs of Search and Rescue
She was the last living search and rescue dog who worked to find survivors at the Twin Towers after the September 11 attacks. At 16 years...
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The “bird flu”, or avian influenza, has been around for a long time; it’s circulated in wild birds since the late 1990s. But like all viruses, it mutates over time—and influenza viruses are known to mutate very quickly. What’s more, some emerging strains are deadlier than others.