Some two years since COVID began spreading around the globe and trainers and researchers are finally seeing some real life applications for dogs trained to detect the virus.
Tag: science
Heroes in Bronze
In this episode, how a ride along with a police K9 unit helped an artist find her inspiration for some of her most poignant works. And, a quick sniff at a nose work trial in Washington.
Born to Run
To mark National Police K9 Day, runners hit the streets to help raise money and awareness for a great non-profit, K9s United. Find out more about their important mission in this week’s post.
Trained Tricks or Real Talk?
Ever wish your dog could let you know what she’s thinking? One woman thinks she may have found a way to communicate with canines.
Sacrificed for Science
On this day 62 years ago a small, former Moscow street dog became a worldwide celebrity. That fame came at the cost of her life. On November 3, 1957, Laika became the first creature from earth to enter space. As part of the Soviet space program she was one of numerous formally homeless dogs used…
the American Canine 