Dog Training - Specialized Training: Service Dogs
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
And you thought normal dog training was difficult. Sit, stay, down, come, heel… all require weeks or more of dedicated trainer and dog effort to master. Now, consider the months or years needed to train a police, search and rescue, guide or other service dog. Read more
Dog Training - Specialized Training: Assistance Dogs
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Once upon a time, seeing-eye (guide) dogs were almost the only type of assistance dog around. Over the last few decades, the field has widened considerably. Read more
Dog Training - Specialized Training - Tests
November 17, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
It’s no accident that some breeds are more commonly found as working dogs. Retrievers, Shepherds and a few others tend to have the physical characteristics, intelligence and temperament needed to perform the complex behaviors even they need several years to master. Read more
Police Dogs (Part 2)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Practically every city across the nation, as well as other parts of the world, recognizes the high value of a well-trained police dog. Read more
Police Dogs (Part 1)
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
The concept of utilizing dogs for police services is certainly not a new innovation. Records in history account such animals being used for law enforcement safety and service as early as the fifteenth century. Read more
Detection Dogs: Is The Labrador Retriever The New Rising Hero? (Part 2)
November 9, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Labrador Retriever dogs are quickly becoming America’s top choice service animals when it comes to detection of bombs, narcotics, currency, and any other item that needs to be tracked. Read more
Detection Dogs: Is The Labrador Retriever The New Rising Hero? (Part 1)
November 9, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
When you hear somebody speak of a true life hero that reacted in a moment of bravery and did something courageous, regardless of the risks involved, a dog rarely comes to mind. But some of the most amazing feats of bravery and accomplishments are done by service-trained dogs each and every day. Read more
