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Top 10 Military Dog Names For 2018

Military families come in all shapes and sizes. They’re big, small, come with dual-military parents, single parents, and more than a few have their fair share of fur. Military pets, dogs especially, travel the world with their humans moving from one assignment to another. They watch their favorite people leave without knowing if they’ll come back, and they jump with joy when their long-lost family members finally walk through the door (military dog reunion videos, anyone?).  Military dogs support spouses … Read more

Researchers Hope To Identify Successful Working Dogs Through Cognitive Testing

There are a wide variety of working roles available to dogs. From detecting drugs, bombs and bedbugs, to guiding the blind and sniffing out signs of illness, there are more jobs than there are qualified dogs to fill them. Although many dogs are specifically bred to perform these assistance roles, Science Daily reports only about 50% successfully complete their training. The rest go on to be loving family pets while people in need wait up to two years for qualified … Read more

Can Dogs Suffer From PTSD? What Can I Do For My Dog?

Can dogs suffer from PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) was not added to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders until 1980. Even then, it remained a controversial and poorly understood diagnosis for decades to come. One question that is asked more and more frequently from individuals rescuing pups from shelters or abusive conditions is – is my dog suffering from PTSD or some kind of lingering trauma from past abuse or neglect? It is no … Read more

Retired Military Dog Receives A Moving “Last Call” Salute

On January 24, Retired Air Force Tech Sergeant, Jason Spangenberg carried his former partner, Rico, into the veterinary clinic at Dover Air Force Base for the last time. As they passed, members of the 436th Security Forces Squadron lined their path in a final salute to the canine hero. Rico served his country as an explosives detection dog for eight years before retiring as Spangenberg’s family pet. Over the last several months, Rico had been struggling with a painful condition … Read more

Intuitive Stress Dog Helps Naval Base Battle Suicide Statistics

According to the Department of Defense, at least 130 active military service members took their own lives in the first half of 2017. The steady rise in military suicides has caused medical facilities to reach for new, unique treatments. A naval clinic on Maryland’s Joint Base Andrews has found a highly effective (and adorable) method for comforting its sailors and marines – a Golden Retriever/Yellow Lab mix named Brad! Senior Chief Brad spends his days weaving throughout the military clinic’s waiting … Read more

US Airman Reunites With His Canine Partner After 3 Years

Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. The images of US Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Wylie reuniting with his canine partner convey such overwhelming emotion, it’s difficult not to tear up when viewing them. Wylie and Belgian Malinois, Emra developed an unbreakable bond while working together in South Korea from 2012 to 2014. But when Wylie’s deployment ended, Emra – owned by the Air Force – had to stay and continue her service. US News: Ohio Air Force Sgt. … Read more

9 Modern Uses For Military Dogs

You’ve probably seen drug-sniffing dogs at the airport, and you may be vaguely aware that there are bomb-sniffing dogs working overseas, but did you know there are a variety of tasks military dogs are trained for? Some dogs are trained for only one purpose, but some are trained for 2 or more. Here are 9 types of modern military dogs. Single-Purpose Single-purpose dogs are trained to do one thing and do it well. #1 – Narcotics Detector Dog (NDD) Scent-detecting … Read more