Dogs With Jobs
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5.0K3Delta Refuses to Fly Service Dog that Looked Like a Pit Bull
Delta Airlines made the decision to deny access to a service dog because she looked like a pit bull, delaying a 2-year...
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USPS Honors Military Working Dogs in New Set of Postage Stamps
The United States Postal Service is honoring America’s brave and loyal military working dogs in a new set of postage stamps available...
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Risks & Rewards of Working From Home with a Dog in the House
Setting up shop and working from home can have numerous benefits, most notably, the ease of not having to go to an...
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Cancer-Sniffing Dogs 97% Accurate in Identifying Lung Cancer
Three beagles successfully showed they are capable of identifying lung cancer by scent, a first step in identifying specific biomarkers for the...
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Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award
To celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in the service of humankind, the AKC Humane FundSM is seeking YOUR nominations for its AKC Humane...
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Therapy Dogs for Parkland School Shooting Featured in Yearbook
The 14 therapy dogs that provided unconditional love and support to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff were honored with...
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The Roles and Rules of Dogs in Healthcare Settings
By Jori Hamilton Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but dogs are helpful in a variety of settings that reach far...
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Arkansas High School Includes Police Dog in Yearbook
An Arkansas high school included a photo of a favorite four-legged faculty member in their annual yearbook. Mya, a Belgian Malinois and...
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Lyft Driver Kicks Blind Man and Service Dog Out of Car
A Lyft driver has been booted from the ride-sharing app after kicking a blind man and his guide dog out of his...
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Strikeout! Umpire Gets Booed For Not Letting Bat Dog Fetch Bat
It’s not uncommon for umpires to get moans of disapproval from the crowd, but the ump at a Las Vegas Aviators game...
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How Bringing Dogs into the Classroom Can Benefit Students
by Jori Hamilton Being a kid these days is different than it was in the ‘80s, ‘90s, or even early 2000s. They’re connected...
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For K9 Veterans Day, National WWII Museum Raises American Flag the Way Dogs See It
In honor of K9 Veterans Day, an American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was raised to celebrate the more than...
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Is That a Real Service Dog (Or Is It Someone’s Pet)?
Service dogs, because of the wide variety of services and assistance they provide, come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Yes, any...
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Drug-Sniffing K9 Given Narcan to Reverse Overdose on the Job
A drug-sniffing K9 working at a Florida port was administered Narcan, a life-saving medication to reverse drug overdose, after he sniffed out...
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A Clinical Psychologist Weighs in on the Mind Boosting Power of Pets
By Dr. Jeff Nalin, Psy.D. Dog lovers have long been reaping the benefits of pet ownership, and the wellness field is increasingly taking...
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61 Years Ago, a Stray Dog Became the First Living Being to Orbit the Earth
A sweet-tempered stray dog plucked from the streets of Moscow on November 3, 1957 was thrust into the global spotlight when she...
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Hospital Turns Away Service Dog, Threatens to Send Her to the Pound
A woman’s service dog saved her life when she warned her of an oncoming seizure. But, minutes after arriving at a hospital...
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Service Dog is Arguably the Most Adorable Student in the Yearbook
An elementary school student’s diabetic alert service dog posed for his yearbook photos – and it can be argued his portrait will...
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Military Working Dog and Handler Reunited After 7 Years Apart
A former K9 handler was reunited with the military working dog he worked alongside in Afghanistan after the pair spent 7-years apart....
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Detroit Police Dog Died Trapped in Hot Police Car
A Detroit Police K-9 handler was assigned patrol duty as he awaits an investigation and possible disciplinary action after his police dog...
