National Puppy Day is March 23, and in honor of this adorable occasion we’re giving away two new books: LOYAL: 38 Inspiring Tales of Bravery, Heroism, and Devotion of Dogs (National Geographic Books) and HOW TO DRAW TO DOGS AND PUPPIES: A Beginner’s Read More …
Category: Service Dogs
Therapy dogs at Regions Hospital
Mommy thinks I have a lot of hair…nothing compared to this guy. Regions Hospital provides a unique volunteer pet therapy program. Pets are an important part of many people’s lives and can be therapeutic in patient care situations. There are Read More …
Search and rescue dogs of 9-11
Introduction and link to a piece from the New York Times on the service dogs of 9-11
Therapy dogs work with wounded vets
A video about the therapy dogs at Walter Reed Hospital.
Leader Dog announces new navigation technology for the blind
The new Kapten PLUS unit creates the first truly affordable GPS solution tailored for the blind through Leader Dogs for the Blind
Aspen avalanche rescue team
Explosives Detection Labradors Play Major Role at Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl brings together the best teams in football, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has brought its best K-9 teams to North Texas to provide security for Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6.
Interested in raising a service puppy?
Leader Dog guide dogs can only be provided to the visually impaired with the assistance of volunteer puppy raisers. The volunteer puppy raising program places puppies in host homes for approximately one year in preparation for their lives as guide dogs.