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Working DogsJun 10, 2020
COVID-19 Detection Dogs Enlisted in the Fight Against the Coronavirus
The work being done to train COVID-19 detection dogs is a groundbreaking endeavor that could help stop the spread of illness amid the pandemic.
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Jillian Blume
Working DogsNov 11, 2019
The Amazing Work of Search and Rescue Dogs and Their Handlers
Years ago, dogs simply tracked trails. Today, they're being trained in "air scenting." Here's how this new technique has revolutionized search and rescue.
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Jillian Blume
Working DogsApr 8, 2019
Meet the K-9s of A&E's "Live PD"
The police dogs are a huge part of this unpredictable, totally addictive TV show. Here's what you need to know — plus, some behind-the-scenes trivia.
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Kristene Carroll, CVT
Working DogsFeb 6, 2019
The Amazing Story of a Secret Service Dog Trainer
As a young boy in the 1970s, Leth Oun survived the killing fields of Cambodia. Now he protects U.S. presidents as a member of the Secret Service Canine Unit.
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Jillian Blume
Working DogsJun 19, 2018
In Harm's Way: The 4 Surprising Dangers That Police Dogs Face
Police dogs dedicate their lives to helping law enforcement fight crime. And just like human officers, K-9s face many safety risks on the job.
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Melissa Smith
Working DogsApr 3, 2017
Even After Retirement, Military and Police Dogs Are Heroes
Why retired military dogs need our support.
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Melissa Smith
Working DogsMar 10, 2016
Can Dogs Detect Cancer? Discover How Dogs Are Trained to Sniff Out Cancer
At her In Situ Foundation, Dina Zaphiris trains dogs to detect early-stage cancer from human saliva, urine, plasma and even breath samples.
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Jillian Blume
Working DogsNov 11, 2014
Let's Salute Our Canine Veterans! (Have You Considered Adopting One?)
Dogs have helped in every American war dating back to the Revolutionary War. Some of these dogs need good homes right now!
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C. D. Watson
Working DogsSep 16, 2014
Spotlight On: Bomb-Sniffing Dogs
Explosive detection dogs are on an unbelievably important mission. Find out how they are trained and which breeds are top candidates for jobs like this.
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