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Dogs at Work

When dogs are on the job, at-risk children, endangered species, even lost cats benefit.

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Detection dog helps reunite wildfire evacuees with their cats.
At Johns Hopkins, therapy dogs used with critically ill patients help in patient recovery.
Boykin Spaniel with three-toed box turtle
Boykin Spaniels lend a nose to box turtle conservation.
Delray with Emergency Medical Services team
A new breed of facility dog supports first responders
Forensic Detection Dogs
Dogs from Institute for Canine Forensics work to recover cremains.
Socks worn by infected kids carry telltale odor
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Canine 'Aptitude Test' Might Offer Clues
dog scat detection
Identification “mistakes” explained
Left: Tobias comforts a child in Parkland, Florida. Right: Sasha supporting a grieving student with her gentle presence.
Golden Retrievers bring comfort and emotional support to Parkland student survivors
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Police dogs in Madrid receive music therapy
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A canine career with job satisfaction
A look at an innovative dog training program at University of Pennsylvania
Do sick children benefit?
A comforting canine presence provides victims with a safe harbor
Super Sniffers—there’s a new pooch at the firehouse.