Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) receive intensive training for 2 years, and ongoing training throughout their working life. Working dogs like Briar are trained to work unobtrusively in public spaces, like this barbershop. Here she remains readily available to her Handler, but out of the way until she is needed. Special thanks to The Valley...
Fire Team K9’s Service Dogs attended Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout the Ottawa Valley and beyond this year, from The National Military Cemetery to the Pembroke War Memorial Cenotaph and to Garrison Petawawa and Deep River.
Service Dog in Training (SDiT) Chopper went dancing this week! Our SDiTs are encouraged to participate in many activities beyond the home. Experiencing new things leads to increased confidence and helps ensure that SDiTs can work everywhere their Handler needs them to be. Special thanks to Starz In Motion Dance Studio for welcoming Chopper to...
FTK9 Service Dog teams enjoyed exploring the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village recently. The indoor and outdoor exhibits provided new sensory experiences for our pups. Thank you to our friends at the museum for providing an invaluable new training experience for our Teams. We look forward to returning again! #woundedwarriorscanada #inthistogether #veteranssupportingveterans
Service Dog in Training (SDiT) Officer Moe recently practiced his skills at Giant Tiger in Downtown Pembroke. Service Dogs like Officer Moe might be specially trained to help a Veteran navigate public spaces, like a department store. Shopping is a task that can be especially difficult when crowds, visual stimulation, and noise combine. Service Dogs...
FTK-9’s Service Dog Teams were recently invited to Wesley United Church, Pembroke to work on their skills. Teams worked so well together and made us proud! Special thanks to our friends at Wesley United for providing such a warm welcome. We look forward to visiting again! #wounded_warriors_canada #servicedogtraining
Our Service Dogs had a wonderful opportunity to learn about motorcycles during training class today, in the safe and familiar environment of K9 Headquarters. Service Dogs must be calm, focused and confident, even in the presence of loud noises. Controlled introductions like this help ensure our SDs are well prepared for anything they may encounter...
Do you know this Pembroke shop? This location may be tough to guess, but we’ll give you a hint! Their museum quality framing makes them a go-to location for Valley artists and our Military Service Members alike! As a Service Dog in Training, Chopper is learning to wait quietly even when the world around him...
Clothing, accessories, giftware and home decor can be found here. SDiT Chopper spotted a paw print treat bin (a sniff revealed no treats inside) and other fun pup-themed items in-store. As a Service Dog in Training (SDiT) it’s important for Chopper to learn to navigate all kinds of public places, including popular locations like this...
Fire Team K-9’s are proud to welcome Colt – August 6th and Caliber (Cali) – August 3rd. These two amazing poodles made their entrance into the world at HeatherBee Scottish Terriers & Poodles, Regina Saskatchewan. Owner and breeder, Dr. Heather MacLeod reached out to our organization, hand picked and so generously donated Colt and Cali...