Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...

The Department of Defense on Tuesday pushed back on reports that military working dogs were left behind in Afghanistan amid U.S. military evacuations in Kabul earlier this week. However, animals ...

Military dogs are much more than just companions; they are highly trained and indispensable members of armed forces worldwide. Their keen senses, unwavering loyalty, and specialized training allow ...

GOOD BOY - Lenny, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois explosive detection K9, poses for a picture at AUSA in October 2024. He is focused on his handler, Alisa Chmielinski, director of training and ...

MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...

While all military working dogs are impressive, Navy SEAL dogs operate on an entirely different plane. Often referred to as Multi-Purpose Canines (MPCs), these dogs are trained for extreme operations ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Unfinished paperwork kept a now-retired military dog from leaving Virginia for Colorado with his handler in March. On Memorial Day, after more than a month ...

As the old saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But as one organization has shown over the course of five decades, a dog can become a veteran’s new best friend. This past Fourth of July ...

Did you know dogs have a long history with militaries throughout the world, dating back to the dawning days of civilization? It's true! Over the past several millennia, dogs have been used all over ...

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