These dogs dedicate their lives to helping law enforcement fight crime. Let’s help support them.
Category: Working Dogs
Not All Heroes Stand on 2 Legs: A Salute to the K-9
Why retired military dogs need our support.
Spotlight On: Dogs Who Can 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.
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!
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.
What Does It Take to Make Your Dog a Therapy Dog?
Do you watch therapy dogs in action and think your own dog could also bring a level of comfort to a human in need? Read on!
Working Dog Breeds: The Best of the Best!
Ever wonder which dog breeds are best suited to various working dog jobs? In this article, I break down the “best of the best,” one by one.
What’s in the Barrel Around a Saint Bernard’s Neck?
Saint Bernards and the curious kegs sometimes seen around their necks have a long and disputed history.
The Dog Who Helped the U.S. Military Kill Bin Laden
It’s true: A dog was used in the Osama bin Laden raid. But remember, this canine hero is just one of hundreds of military dogs saving lives every day.