Most Recent Working Dog News
Turning a love of dogs into helping others
March 30, 2020
Mammoth School High School Counselor and dog lover Kim Ragsdale has always had a dog and is now venturing into the territory of being part of a therapy dog team. Renley, Ragsdale’s young goldendoodle recently graduated from the therapy dog in-class training class Love on a Lease program taught by Cate Jaus and Shelly Law, […]
Scout The Super Bowl Star Has Passed Away
March 30, 2020
Scout is a lucky Golden Retriever that first had his moment in the spotlight during his dad’s WeatherTech Super Bowl Ad in 2019. He and his dad, David MacNeil, had a special bond, and MacNeil often referred to Scout as his “spokescanine.” It was all fun and games until Scout was diagnosed with an aggressive […]
A service dog in training brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
March 30, 2020
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles to health care […]
Coronavirus: Dog owner tackles self-isolation loneliness by taking pet to visit neighbours
March 30, 2020
A dog owner is taking her pet bulldog to visit neighbours to help battle self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak. Jenny Bromfield visits neighbours’ houses with her American bulldog Rocky who provides a welcome distraction for those stuck inside their homes. The 37-year-old says Rocky gives out plenty of hugs and attention to those most in […]
Dogs are being trained to sniff out coronavirus
March 30, 2020
Extensive testing for the novel coronavirus is a crucial weapon against the pandemic, as seen in countries like South Korea, which was able to significantly flatten the curve and Germany, which is testing an average of 500,000 people a week. COVID-19 screening can help authorities get a better picture of the number of active cases […]
New York dog rescues report an unprecedented surge in applications as coronavirus keeps humans isolated
March 30, 2020
For New Yorkers who have made a cliche out of lamenting that they don’t have time to take care of a dog, recent isolation guidelines have had at least one upside: dog time. Demand for dogs right now is “totally unprecedented,” said Sarah Brasky, the founder and executive director of Foster Dogs Inc., a New […]
Coronavirus FAQs: Does It Live On Clothes? Can My Dog Infect Me? Any Advice On Wipes?
March 30, 2020
The new coronavirus continues its spread in nearly every nation, bringing illness or death to many thousands of people. In the United States, the number of cases is growing rapidly. Here we ask experts questions from readers and listeners about COVID-19 and how to prevent the spread of the virus. I know the virus can […]
Coronavirus could be ‘sniffed’ out by dogs, experts say
March 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has upended nearly every facet of day-to-day life around the globe, but one charity is hoping this everyday activity can help flatten the curve — dogs sniffing. British charity Medical Detection Dogs has partnered with Durham University and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) on a medical trial to […]
Therapy animals greet isolated seniors
March 27, 2020
The wagging tag of a happy dog and fidgeting nose of an adorable bunny outside Elmcroft Senior Living’s windows helped ease the stress and anxiety of the residents isolated inside. Activity Director Chelsea Tennant was limited in finding ways to entertain and excite the ones most vulnerable to the dangers of COVID-19, she said. “To […]
Therapy dog usage trends upward in East Moline Schools
March 27, 2020
Tinker, a professional Therapy Dog relaxes for a few minutes at Glenview Middle School Glenview Middle School seventh-grader Evan Schillinger sat on a floor outside the counseling offices, gently petting Tinker, counselor Shannon Harmon’s large golden retriever. “It really relieves my stress, kind of calms me knowing that she’s here,” Evan said. “I just love […]
