Preferred dog of the SEAL Teams for good reason. Belgian Shepherds like the Malinois are medium-sized dogs that hail from the Sheepdog family. That’s right an actual “Sheep Dog”. Bred primarily to be working dogs these K-9s found their way into service and have been operating at the highest levels within Special Operations commands. Bred for […]
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Ruffwear’s Highlands Sleeping Bag
As a dog owner I try to take Loki (meet him here) on all my outdoor activities. Eventually I hope to use him as a bird dog (maybe even this year). However, for now I am just happy to give him as much exposure to as many outdoor activities as possible. Awhile ago I wrote […]
Fighter Design Combat K9 Cobra Harness
Most specialty units within the law enforcement community have one common problem. There just isn’t enough funding to get people equipped with the best gear out there. Whether it’s a budget issue or maybe the supervisors don’t see the need for these high-ticket items. Needless to say, some of us end up purchasing our own […]
K9 Conditioning: Preventing Injury in K9 Athletes
Working dogs are the equivalent of the modern day athlete. Whether they are dogs used for hunting, tracking, search and rescue, detection, or protection work or sport, any dog with a job, like an athlete, must be properly conditioned.
Understanding Heat Injury in the K9 Athlete
Summer is here and unexpected heat injuries can happen to your pup or working dog. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and treat heat related injuries in dog.