Dogs With Jobs
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2.1KDiagnoses by Noses: Dogs Can Successfully Sniff Out COVID
From seizure and pregnancy detection, to sniffing out cancer, changes in blood sugar, or alerting to dangerous bacteria in hospitals, medically trained...
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2.6KHow Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids with Speech Difficulties
“Man’s best friend” is not just an empty phrase we’ve assigned to our furry companions. In fact, a dog’s presence in our...
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1.8KService Dogs Bring Independence to Veterans this Fourth of July
For three new service dog graduates, July 4, 2020 has a very special meaning. These veterans, who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, marked the first...
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2.1KElectronics Sniffing Dog Will Help Catch Child Predators in Colorado
Colorado’s newest working canine has a special set of skills that makes her the perfect police partner for fighting child predators. K9...
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1.8KMove Over for Rover: How to Help Guide Dogs not Trained for Social Distancing
By Titus Herman, CEO of Southeastern Guide Dogs, a national nonprofit that trains guide and service dogs for people with vision loss and...
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2.1KSchool Surprises Kindergartner with Service Dog Photo in Yearbook
One Louisville kindergartner got a heartwarming surprise when she opened her new yearbook to discover her service dog featured with her very...
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5.6K1Dogs Trained to Detect Coronavirus Could Be Key in Ending COVID-19 Pandemic
We all know how important dogs already are to our mental, emotional and physical health. Now, dogs could be key in finally...
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3.2K1Winery Employs Dog to Deliver Wine to Customers Curbside
In an effort to closely follow social distancing rules during the COVID-19 pandemic, one Maryland winery is putting their shop dog to...
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45.6K58Is the Iditarod Sled Dog Race Safe for the Dogs?
Every winter since 1973, men and dogs face what has become known as “The Last Great Race,” the Iditarod, pronouced “Hi-dit-a-rod” from...
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3.2KHouse Unanimously Passes Act to Pair Veterans with Service Dogs
In a major victory for the men and women who served in our armed forces, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act unanimously...
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No More Emotional Support Animals on Planes if Federal Proposal Passes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed a ban on allowing passengers to bring emotional support animals onto planes, limiting them only...
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Seeing Eye Dog Designated State Dog of New Jersey
On Tuesday, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that officially designates the Seeing Eye® dog as the state dog of New Jersey. The Seeing Eye is...
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Once Abandoned by his Family, this Hero Dog Now Finds Koalas Injured in Australia’s Bushfires
It’s no secret that dogs have amazing olfactories. From those trained in search and rescue, to sniffing out cancers, to detecting bed...
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane Fund is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
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Despite Federal Regulations, Delta Airlines Upholds Pit Bull Ban
Despite a U.S. Department of Transportation guidance that strictly prohibits discriminating service dogs and emotional support animals based on breed, Delta has...
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Five Heroic Dogs Honored With 2019 AKC® Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence
The AKC® Humane Fund is proud to announce the winners of the 20th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards celebrate...
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The Benefits of Service Dogs for Veterans
Service dogs offer countless benefits to help combat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but they can also be instrumental in rebuilding...
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Meet the Newest Employees of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Puggle and Huckleberry
This week, staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry...
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U.S. Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Sent to Fight Terrorism in Jordan Dying From Neglect
At least 10 United States-trained bomb-sniffing dogs sent to support anti-terrorism efforts in Jordan have died as a result of extreme neglect...
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Emotional Support Animals and the Workplace: What You Need to Know
The benefits of having a dog or other animal are plentiful, and for individuals living with physical or mental disabilities, animals can...
