Comments on: The TSA Puppy Program: Creating Future Bomb Squads https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/ Quick Takes and Popular Postings about America's Past Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:11:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-190457 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:16:50 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-190457 Lackland Air Force Base is the primary training facility. I’m not find an online link to the training program but I would try calling Lackland (in San Antonio) to learn more.

]]> By: Neda Barfield https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-190404 Sun, 02 Feb 2014 10:22:37 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-190404 I am interested in adopting one of these dogs. Where can I get on a waiting list?

]]> By: Jaclyn https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-172454 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 19:31:45 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-172454 My husband and I adopted a dog from the TSA program in July of 2013. Our black lab is amazing! He was eliminated due to mild hip displasia. He certainly was not as trained as we would have anticipated, being that he was 2.5 years old at the time. He knew simple commands (sit, stay, drop it) but did not respond to his name at all. We renamed him Texas and he has been thriving as a house pet. He has the most incredibly sweet demeanor, is so good natured and brings us lots of joy.

]]> By: Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-149022 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:07:01 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-149022 In reply to Mary Stratton.

Thank you for sharing this with readers. Your dog is lucky to have you!

]]> By: Mary Stratton https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-148813 Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:26:25 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-148813 I adopted a dog in May of this year who looks to be a
Vizslador. I believe, this dog was one of the many who
possibly didn’t “make the cut”. He shows signs of severe PTSD with strong negative reactions to jet engines and any sound that is similar to gun fire.
One thing the breeders did not consider when developing the Vizslador is their very sensitive nature
which means they cannot be trained with any “heavy handed” measures. These dogs may have super sensitive noses, but they also have very gentle souls.
I believe this dog was mishandled resulting in a terrified animal.
Unfortunately, he was dumped into a high kill shelter.

I will not give up on him as he has so much to give.

]]> By: Lauren https://americacomesalive.com/the-tsa-puppy-program-creating-future-bomb-squads/#comment-145812 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 16:06:33 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=5151#comment-145812 Love this article. Such brave dogs!

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