Working dogs

Urban Canine Pest Detection Announces Special Training Practices for Its Team of Canines who Work Across 5-State Service Area

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 30, 2021
Insects, Cimicidae, Working dogs, Bed bug, Delusional parasitosis, Haematophagy, Canine, Explosive detection, K9, Detection dog

First off, rather than offering every possible pest detection service imaginable "Jack of All Trades" comes to mind Urban Canine Pest Detection specializes in bed bug detection , using highly trained canines and canine handlers to sniff out bed bug infestations.

Key Points: 
  • First off, rather than offering every possible pest detection service imaginable "Jack of All Trades" comes to mind Urban Canine Pest Detection specializes in bed bug detection , using highly trained canines and canine handlers to sniff out bed bug infestations.
  • Urban Canine Pest Detection also trains its dogs according to NESDCA guidelines, subjecting each pest-detecting canine to as much as 1,000 hours of training before entering the workplace.
  • To learn more about Urban Canine Pest Detection and its team of highly trained bed bug dogs, please visit: https://urbancaninepestdetection.com
    Georgia, The Peach State, also has a k9 team who is dually certified.
  • To learn more about Pest Force and its team of highly trained bed bug dogs visit http://www.pestforce.net or call 678-243-0731.

Get Start to Train Your Own Service Dog Online with Service Dog Training School International - Certified Service Dog Training Courses Are Now Available Online

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, April 11, 2021
Working dogs, Assistance dog, Dog training, Therapy dog, Dog, Psychiatric service dog, Animals, Taxa, Organisms

SDTSI is an international service dog training school, a coalition of professional guide and service dog trainers dedicated to education, development and support of service dog and therapy dog online training worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • SDTSI is an international service dog training school, a coalition of professional guide and service dog trainers dedicated to education, development and support of service dog and therapy dog online training worldwide.
  • Most importantly, SDTSI provides service dog training online.\nAt SDTSI, service dog training courses provide the most effective training techniques to simplify the service dog training process.
  • Here specialists for therapy dog training as well as psychiatric service dog training focus on helping people with mental and physical disabilities to train their own pet dog to become a fully qualified service dog.
  • Their service dog training courses introduce and teach the simplest methods of training a service dog.

Florida International University is training dogs to detect COVID-19

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 22, 2021
Working dogs, Florida International University, Detection dog, Coronavirus disease, Florida, Education in the United States

MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A team of Florida International University (FIU) researchers have trained detector dogs to accurately identify the COVID-19 virus.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A team of Florida International University (FIU) researchers have trained detector dogs to accurately identify the COVID-19 virus.
  • FIU's International Forensic Research Institute (IFRI) is using its decades of experience researching and identifying odors to help train and improve the ability of detector dogs to locate COVID-19.
  • The COVID-19 detector dogs will be working on campus at FIU this spring as part of the effort to control the spread of the virus.
  • Scientists are applying the same training method used to find the fungus, to detect COVID-19.

NYC's Animal Medical Center Honors AMC Healthcare Heroes at Virtual Top Dog Gala

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Fictional characters, Marvel Comics characters, Animal-assisted therapy, Working dogs, Dogs, Therapy dog, Animal Medical Center, Therapy, Loki

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Animal Medical Center (AMC) honored AMC Healthcare Heroes at this year's virtual Top Dog Gala for their incredible sacrifices to deliver world-class veterinary care throughout the pandemic.The December 8th virtual event also honored two remarkable working dogs: Dogtor Loki, a Therapy Dog at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Hunter, a Therapy Dog with Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Animal Medical Center (AMC) honored AMC Healthcare Heroes at this year's virtual Top Dog Gala for their incredible sacrifices to deliver world-class veterinary care throughout the pandemic.The December 8th virtual event also honored two remarkable working dogs: Dogtor Loki, a Therapy Dog at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Hunter, a Therapy Dog with Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.
  • "It is with heartfelt pride that we honor our AMC Healthcare Heroes, who have been on the frontlines since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • "AMC is also proud to honor Dogtor Loki, a Therapy Dog at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and Hunter, a Therapy Dog with Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause."
  • "I'm so proud to be a part of the Animal Medical Center's 2020 Top Dog virtual gala.

Celebrity Dog Trainer Ryan Matthews Now Offering Free Consulting to Train and Obtain COVID-19 Detection Dogs

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 6, 2020
Working dogs, Detection dog, Explosive detection, Dog training, Coronavirus disease

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Celebrity Dog Trainer Ryan Matthews announced today that he is now offering free consulting to obtain and train COVID-19 detection dogs.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Celebrity Dog Trainer Ryan Matthews announced today that he is now offering free consulting to obtain and train COVID-19 detection dogs.
  • "I am excited to offer free consulting to teach healthcare and other industries how to train or obtain COVID-19 detection dogs," said Matthews, founder, CEO, and spokesperson for World of Dog Training .
  • Matthews' decision to offer free consulting to train COVID-19 detection dogs could prove to have perfect timing as COVID-19 cases are on the rise across the United States.
  • "I am looking forward to providing free consulting to train COVID-19 detection dogs.

PokerDivas Partners with The Good Dog Foundation In a HOWL-O-WEEN Charity Online Extravaganza For Adults, Kids and Pets

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 14, 2020
Dogs, Animals, Organisms, Articles, Working dogs, Animal-assisted therapy, Therapy dog, Pet, Nursing home

The evening culminates in a dance party and costume contest for all attendees and their pets hosted by a surprise DJ.

Key Points: 
  • The evening culminates in a dance party and costume contest for all attendees and their pets hosted by a surprise DJ.
  • The event is produced by The Good Dog Foundation to raise money to help train and field therapy dog teams.
  • The Good Dog Foundation, founded in 1998, trains and certifies people with extraordinary dogs to volunteer time at hospitals, schools, nursing homes, libraries and community centers.
  • The Foundation also trains healthcare, education and other professionals to work with their dog as a team in professional practice.

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital and MLPD Welcome Specialized K-9s With Help From Citizens and Local Businesses

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Working dogs, Laurel Police Department, Laurel, Maryland, Detection dog, Explosive detection

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In October 2019, MLPD collaborated withMt Laurel Animal Hospital to raise funds to purchase and train an explosives detection dog, the first for the township police.

Key Points: 
  • MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In October 2019, MLPD collaborated withMt Laurel Animal Hospital to raise funds to purchase and train an explosives detection dog, the first for the township police.
  • Local businesses, including Kerbeck Automotive and Holman Automotive, rallied around the cause to help materialize this initiative.
  • The new dogs will respond to threats within the Mount Laurel community as well as in other municipalities working with the Mount Laurel Police Department.
  • Learn more about Mount Laurel Animal Hospital at https://mlahvet.com .

Toxigenix Launces Narcotic Scent Imprint Aids for K9 Training

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 21, 2020
Working dogs, Narcotic, Opioids, Police dog, Odor, Neuroscience, Mind

WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toxigenix Inc announced the launch of narcotic scents for K9 training for detection of narcotics and opioids.

Key Points: 
  • WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Toxigenix Inc announced the launch of narcotic scents for K9 training for detection of narcotics and opioids.
  • Designed and validated by top PhD scientists in the Boston area, these scents provide representative simulated signatures of narcotic material, without containing any real narcotic or opioid.
  • "The NarClone scents resolves challenges with using live material and existing scent materials, such as ease of varying training protocols, handling and transportation," said Dr. Sandip Agarwal, CEO of Toxigenix.
  • Toxigenix will be exhibiting at the Police K9 Conference at Las Vegas on March 3-5, where the narcotic scents will be on display.

Do You Know A Canine Hero? Nominate A Dog For An AKC Humane Fund Award For Canine Excellence!

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Museum of the Dog, Dogs, American Kennel Club, New York City, Pets, Working dogs

"There are so many remarkable dogs to recognize with these awards," said Doug Ljungren, President of the AKC Humane Fund.

Key Points: 
  • "There are so many remarkable dogs to recognize with these awards," said Doug Ljungren, President of the AKC Humane Fund.
  • Submissions for the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence for 2020 must include:
    A digital photograph of the dog.
  • For more information about the ACE awards or to nominate a dog, visit the AKC Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE) page.
  • Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.

Petland Expands K9 Support in 2019

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Animals, Dogs, Pets, Pet stores, Organisms, Petland, Assistance dogs, Working dogs, K9, Police dog, Service dog, Veteran

Petland's national Community Service outreach includes offering support to local police, sheriff and fire departments as well as support for service dogs for children and military veterans.

Key Points: 
  • Petland's national Community Service outreach includes offering support to local police, sheriff and fire departments as well as support for service dogs for children and military veterans.
  • Petland stores support 96 K9 units across the state of Ohio.
  • Petland in Heath recently held a K9 appreciation event, raising nearly $5,000 for local K9 units.
  • Petland and Petland franchisees sponsor service dogs for Heartland Canines for Veterans, a 501c3 organization that provides companion, service and therapy dogs for disabled veterans.