During the “Dog Days of Summer,” we examined America’ stories through its dogs. You’ll be amazed by stories about the dogs of 9-11, the first seeing eye dog in the U.S., and how the K-9 corps of World War II was made up of people’s pets.
Groucho is a yellow Labrador retriever owned by Josie Gavieres, who is the power between BARK Therapy Dogs based in Long Beach, California.
Groucho, a Patient Listener, Teaching Children to Read Read More »
International Assistance Dog Week (August 4-10) to Honor All Who Raise, Train, and Fund Service Dogs
Whistle, a Labrador/Golden Retriever mix, is owned by Marcie Davis, who in 2009 was the person who succeeded in getting the first full week in August officially dedicated as International Assistance Dog Week. Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Davis Innovations, a public health and human service consulting firm based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Whistle, A Very Important Service Dog Read More »
During World War I, the United States had no canine corps, but once we entered the war, our troops were the beneficiaries of military dogs trained by other countries. Carrying
World War I and a Remarkable Messenger Dog Read More »
In 1931 a Massachusetts executive, Colyar Dodson, was traveling to Russia on business. His wife was on shipboard with him, so to make the trip more enjoyable, they got off
A Champion Doberman Paves the Way for Dog-Friendly Hotels Read More »
“Many soldiers have their todays and can plan their tomorrows because of what a Military Working Dog did for them yesterday.” This is the motto for Military Working Dog Adoptions,
Military Working Dogs: What Happens When They Retire? Read More »
Buster was just a four-month-old mutt when dog trainer Rennie Renfro spotted him and felt the dog had “something special.” Renfro, a major Hollywood trainer of the 1920s and ‘30s,
Buster: Comic Actor and Dog Star of the “Barkies” Read More »
