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From Pound Puppy to Whale Watcher: How a Black Lab Helps Scientists Track Orcas
By Colleen Oakley, Jun 12, 2012Back in 2008, Tucker the black Lab was just another canine resident at SnoLine Kennels in Arlington, Wash. — until he caught the eye of Sam Wasser, director of the Center for Conservation… Full Article ›
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3-Year-Old Has a Lifesaving Buddy: Her Diabetic Alert Dog
By Shayna Meliker, Jun 4, 2012For one Texas family, peace of mind comes in the form of a four-legged package. Sarah Wilson has lost track of the number of times that Ruby, a diabetic alert dog, has saved her daughter's… Full Article ›
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Danger Dogs: Four Ways Highly Trained Working Animals Help Keep Us Safe
By Linda Fiorella, Jun 7, 2012There are certain individuals who are just programmed to do amazingly heroic things day in and day out, from fighting four-alarm fires to plucking people from rain-swollen rivers. But some of the… Full Article ›
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3 Ways Your Dog’s Nose Could Save Your Life
By Jennifer Paull, May 16, 2012When news headlines trumpet a dog sniffing out trouble and saving someone’s life, there’s often a dramatic story to tell: a fire, an explosive or a search-and-rescue operation. But… Full Article ›
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Crime-Fighting Toy Poodle Joins the Japanese Police Force
By Shayna Meliker, Apr 13, 2012Now reporting for duty in Japan: a four-pound Toy Poodle named Mochi. According to ABC News, the four-year-old pup, who's also trained as a therapy dog for nursing homes, passed his police… Full Article ›
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New Book Tells the Story of Soldier Dogs and Their Heroic Handlers
Apr 18, 2012
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How Do Working Dogs Deal With Retirement?
By Linda Fiorella, Apr 24, 2012At first, Lola had trouble adjusting to retirement. During her 10-year career with the Westport Police Department in Westport, Conn., she amassed more than 1,000 arrests, including burglary… Full Article ›
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Who You Gonna Call? The Border Collie Canada Geese Busters!
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Apr 4, 2012Mosey can’t wait to get to work. As soon as her handler gives her the word, she’s off like a rocket. But this Border Collie isn’t here to herd sheep. Her job is to scare the… Full Article ›
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Meet America's New Breed of Service Dog: Emotional Support Animals
By Arden Moore, Apr 11, 2012Emotional support animals (ESA) are generating both praise and protest across the country as they move into no-pets-allowed condo developments and gain free access aboard planes. But one point is… Full Article ›
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The Vet School Where Ultimate Canine Detection Dogs Are Trained
By Nora Zelevansky, Apr 9, 2012In November 2010, a serious problem emerged in the Everglades: A growing number of pythons had infested the area, threatening the native animal population and the park's delicate… Full Article ›
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EcoDogs Sniff Out Pythons in the Everglades
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Mar 12, 2012They can detect the scat of a rare animal or pick up the scent of a tree fungus that’s three feet underground. Now EcoDogs are being used to track down invasive Burmese pythons in the Florida… Full Article ›
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A Day in the Life of Gracie the Grade School Comfort Dog
By Amy Sinatra Ayres , Mar 5, 2012She arrives at school bright and early each morning to greet parents and children as they come through the door. Contrary to what you may think, she’s not the principal or a… Full Article ›