-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out this amazing news segment about a Pennsylvania organization that's helping re-integrate shelter pups back into society by training them … [Read more...] about This Organization Is Turning “Throw Away Dogs” Into K-9 Heroes!
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Police Dog Fired…For The Cutest Reason Ever!
Just because you look the part doesn't mean you're suited for the job. Case in point, Gavel, a gorgeous German shepherd who would certainly cut a dashing figure as a police dog, the job for which is was first recruited in Queensland, Australia. Alas, poor Gavel flunked out. Per the BBC, Gavel "did not display the necessary aptitude for a life on the … [Read more...] about Police Dog Fired…For The Cutest Reason Ever!
Puppy Who Flunked Out of Police Dog School for Being Too Friendly Now Has an Even Better Job
Gavel the German shepherd was being trained for life as a K-9 in Queensland, Australia, but he didn’t make the grade because he’s just too affable. So now he’s got a job greeting visitors at the governor’s house. The propitious pup took part in a police dog training program at Queensland Government House last year, and trainers quickly realized that there was no … [Read more...] about Puppy Who Flunked Out of Police Dog School for Being Too Friendly Now Has an Even Better Job
Kids Build a Doghouse for Georgia City’s Newest Police Dog
The city of Lilburn, Georgia has just acquired a new K-9, and to give him the best welcome possible, a class of fifth-graders built a dog house for him. Ajax, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois, will be on the force soon, but first will complete a training course in North Carolina with his handler, AJ Ajanovic. A group of students from Parkview Christian School … [Read more...] about Kids Build a Doghouse for Georgia City’s Newest Police Dog
North Carolina’s Newest K-9s Are Rescue Pit Bulls
Rather than spend $15-20,000 on specially bred and trained German shepherd and Belgian Malinois K-9s, a North Carolina sheriff’s office opted to accept a grant from animal rescue groups and take in two homeless pit bulls. They had only been on the job for a week when one of them made their first meth bust! This comes from Clay County NC Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Newest K-9s Are Rescue Pit Bulls