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VA to largely end animal testing on dogs, cats within two years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is slated to largely end testing on dogs, cats and nonhuman primates within the next two years.
How augmented reality for military dogs could change how canine battle buddies operate
The goggle allows trainers to project a laser in the dog's vision, better guiding it to specific points.
By Todd South
Sen. Richard Blumenthal cries havoc, wants to let slip more US-raised dogs of war
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is leading an effort to determine how the Air Force can buy dogs domestically.
By Davis Winkie
The Henry and the helicopter
The best way to ease into the adoption of complex concepts is to prove that they work, the authors of this commentary say.
By Joe Mariani and Adam Routh
Military dogs get ‘real feel’ bite training with fake skin sleeves that bleed
The device is in use now in select special operations units.
By Todd South
Grenade doggy bag dispenser pulls the pin on your average pooper scooper
Are you tired of the same old doggy bag dispenser? Try a grenade.
By Sarah Sicard
Can working dogs learn to detect COVID in humans? The Army is working to find out
Researchers use tightly sealed capsules capable of holding hazardous substances that can be detected safely by each dog.
By Jon Simkins
VA medical testing on dogs gets support and criticism in new report
Department officials have reduced such tests in recent years but insist some canine experiments are still needed for medical breakthroughs.
Sailors send off Bob — a very good military working dog — after a stellar career
Bob’s sterling time in fur uniform is concluding with the 9-year-old’s adoption.
By Jon Simkins
President Trump takes a paws to honor military working dogs
Friday was National K-9 Veterans Day.
New sculpture pays tribute to military working dogs
A new sculpture honors military working dogs.
By Olivia Vermane