Working Dogs (30)
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Robert Crais Spotlights the Human-Canine Bond in His New Book, 'Suspect'
By Nicole Pajer, Mar 27, 2013Best-selling author Robert Crais is known for his gripping crime novels such as Taken and the award-winning series that features private detective Elvis Cole and his sidekick, Joe Pike. His… Full Article ›
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The Truth About "Alpha Dogs"
By Mikkel Becker, Apr 10, 2013
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The Things We Do for Love: "I Incorporated My Dog Into My Job"
By Caroline Golon, Dec 13, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love.… Full Article ›
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The Things We Do for Love: "My Dog and I Teach Yoga Together"
By Caroline Golon, Nov 8, 2012Caroline Golon, the human behind popular humor blog Romeo the Cat, shares stories of pet owners who have gone the extra mile for their pets in this series, The Things We Do for Love. Anne… Full Article ›
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Broadway Animal Trainer Bill Berloni Talks About Finding the Next Sandy
By Nicole Pajer, Nov 9, 2012Bill Berloni has been Broadway’s go-to dog trainer since 1976 — the year he discovered and trained the Airedale Terrier mix who portrayed Sandy in the first production of the famed… Full Article ›
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How Do I Explain Service Dogs to My Children?
By Dr. Marty Becker, Apr 16, 2013Q. How can I explain a service dog's job to my children? I want them to understand that these dogs are not there to play with them but to help their owners. A. I’m so glad to have… Full Article ›
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Puppy Pupils Report for Class at a New Detection Dog Training Center
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Oct 8, 2012At the Penn Vet Working Dog Center, everyone is learning, including the students, veterinarians, volunteers — and puppies. Bretagne, Kaiserin, Morgan, Papa Bear, Sirius, Socks and Thunder… Full Article ›
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8 Dog Breeds That Have Held Cool Jobs
By Laura Cross,Shayna Meliker, Aug 31, 2012Humans aren't the only ones who deserve to celebrate their accomplishments on Labor Day — many of our canine friends have had very important vocations too. From alarm dogs who were… Full Article ›
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Meet Eight of the Fastest Dogs on the Planet
By Kim Campbell Thornton, Sep 24, 2012Go Dog, Go was the title of a famous children’s book penned more than 50 years ago by P.D. Eastman, but it is also what we say when we see some of these dogs take off running. Greyhounds,… Full Article ›
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From Shelter to the Stage, Broadway Crowns the New Canine Star of "Annie"
By Shayna Meliker, Jul 19, 2012Broadway's newest leading lady has four paws and some pretty big shoes to fill. Animal trainer William Berloni visited NBC's Today Show this morning to introduce the dog who will play… Full Article ›
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National Fire Dog Monument Arrives in D.C.
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Jun 27, 2012Every dog has his day, and on Thursday, arson dogs will get their due as they are recognized with a new monument in Washington, D.C. The bronze National Fire Dog Monument, which features a statue… Full Article ›
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Meet the Indiana Jones of Detection Dogs
By Linda Fiorella , Jun 22, 2012Thirty-one years ago this month, Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to a globe-trotting archaeologist with a sixth sense for scavenging artifacts — and an intense fear of… Full Article ›