The police dog, known as Ty, was last seen early Saturday morning in Kansas City, Mo. near the Kansas City Water Services building. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, the dog jumped from a patrol car. A spokesperson for the police department said the officer and K-9 were on duty and, as he approached … [Read more...]
Japanese Company Creates Seeing Eye Dog Robot
November 9, 2011 by
NSK, a Japanese robotics company, is currently working on its third generation seeing-eye dog robot that can move across floors, climb stairs and assist the visually impaired to become more independent. The newest robot can move up to 10 times faster than the company’s previous ones and improvements … [Read more...]
Drug Sniffing Dog Visits Schools
November 9, 2011 by
Regan, the Golden Retriever is a dog that is part of the Drug Enforcement Administration team. Part of her job includes visiting with students to demonstrate how the DEA dogs sniff out drugs. Her most recent school visit was was part of Red Ribbon Week, designed to reinforce the anti-drug message. … [Read more...]
Puppy Love Program to Pair with Guiding Eyes For The Blind and Young Students
October 27, 2011 by
The Atlantic Shores/Guiding Eyes For The Blind "Puppy Love Program" will be one of the first in the nation to link the generations in a partnership that will ultimately provide guide dogs matched to deserving individuals. The program will launch at Atlantic Shores, an energetic 100-acre … [Read more...]
Dog Rescued from Shelter Deployed with Soldiers
October 23, 2011 by
Not all dogs that have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan are specially trained sniffer dogs. Some like Rose are therapy dogs and along just to hang out with the soldiers offer them encouragement and boost moral. Rose visits with soldiers after a long mission to help them … [Read more...]
Police Dog Fighting Against Cancer Needs Help
October 18, 2011 by
Tommy the Dutch Shepard is a 7 year old Police who is in need of help. Until recently, he was a police dog, working for the City of Tiffin. Tiffin is a small community of roughly 18,000 residents located in Seneca County (Northwest Ohio). Tiffin is conveniently located between the … [Read more...]
Guide Dogs and Service Dogs at Major Risk of Attack From Other Dogs
October 10, 2011 by
Imagine that you are blind and use a Seeing Eye dog to make your way through this world. Now imagine what it would be like for you or your dog guide to be attacked by an aggressive dog that you can hear but cannot see. In practical terms, it could mean a temporary or permanent loss of … [Read more...]
Antiquated Guide Dog Laws Changing in London
October 3, 2011 by
For the first time ever in London guide dogs will be allowed on escalators in order to get to subways systems and the Tube transport under changes to an "antiquated" bylaw. The move will affect trained assistance and police dogs on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway and London Overground. The change … [Read more...]
Autism Service Dog Opens World for Little Boy
September 23, 2011 by
One day, when he was 3, the door to Kadin's Autistic closed world opened just a crack. Nicole Linstrom, Kadin's occupational therapist, thought a dog might help him pay more attention during therapy and help him improve his skills for life. Sasha the Samoyed was introduced to Kadin to try and help … [Read more...]
Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs and Handlers Return from Afghanistan
September 22, 2011 by
Dog Handlers and Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs (TEDDs) with the Strike Brigade returned home to to the US on September 15th as part of the brigade’s final redeployment in Afghanistan. The Dog Handlers and their dogs went out on over 200 missions during their year there their missions successful … [Read more...]
