Hero Dogs – Puppy Tales

Service Dogs of the Afghan War

Kerry Martin — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 14:47:43 +0000

Previous posts looked at true tales of canine courage in the armed conflicts of World War 1 , World War II, and Vietnam. Sadly, even in recent years there is no shortage of stories of four-legged sacrifice. With Remembrance Day in mind, it seems fitting to recall the bravery of dogs serving in the Afghan war. Which […]

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Tracker Dogs: A Profile of War Heroes

Kerry Martin — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:01:34 +0000

April 25th is ANZAC Day, when we remember Australian and New Zealand troops and the noble sacrifices made in armed conflicts. Previous posts looked at the contribution of courageous canines in World War I (Dogs in War, Dogs of Hope) and World War II (The Dogged Face of Humanity) but this post is devoted to […]

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The Dogged Face of Humanity: World War II Dogs

Kerry Martin — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:56:42 +0000

Once in awhile it’s right to take time to stop and think about the sacrifices made for us by others. Wednesday 11th of November at 11am is the time when the Australian nation (and other countries around the world) does just this: Stop to think. Silence is appropriate, because sometimes there are no words. When […]

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Delta Therapy Dogs ~ International Dog Assistance Week

Kerry Martin — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 10:17:56 +0000

There is a special and indescribable kinship shared between dogs and people of all ages. Attention from a dog can brighten your day, make you feel loved and can improve your overall health and wellbeing. Do you have a dog with a good temperament? Does your dog love being around people? Might your dog be […]

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Guide Dogs: Access All Areas

Kerry Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 23:00:45 +0000

You love your dog, they bring incredible happiness and are part of the family, but would you trust them with your life everyday? Actually, this is what the visually impaired people who are Guide Dog Handlers do every time they go out with their Guide Dog. April 29th is International Guide Dogs day. As part of […]

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Canine Heroes, Dogs in War, Dogs of Hope

Kerry Martin — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 14:05:48 +0000

This Saturday the 25th of April marks the 100th anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or ANZAC, landing at Gallipoli. This landing was seen as the “birth of nationhood” – it was the first conflict that these nations fought as federated countries. The date was chosen to be the National day of commemoration […]

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Supporting working dogs in our communities

Kerry Martin — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:52:01 +0000

In recent weeks Guide Dogs NSW have launched a statewide campaign called ‘Take the lead‘ which is aimed at educating dog owners on the importance of keeping their pooch under control when in the company of a working guide dog. Research has shown that one in two guide dogs have experienced an off-leash dog attack […]

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