Problem solving puppy raising
If your organization relies on volunteer puppy raisers, you are probably aware of how challenging it can be to attract and retain suitable volunteers. Volunteer puppy raisers are a crucial …
Incorporating Youth in Guide Dog Programs
Does your organization offer a youth program? Youth programs are an excellent way to establish relationships and integrate families into your programs and organization. The positive effects of guide dogs …
Using Dog Health Records in Genome Wide Association Studies to Improve Breeding Outcomes
The Seeing Eye’s stated mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of people who are blind, through use of specially trained Seeing Eye® dogs. In pursuit of this …
Perez Studies Reveal Dogs May Help Identify Crime Suspects
IWDA Member Margot Perez, who since 2017 has held a researcher position at the National Forensic Police Department in Ecully, France, is studying whether dogs can help law enforcement identify …
IWDA’s Farr Assesses Working Dog Fitness
Is your working dog performing at its optimum ability? IWDA member and United States Army Major Brian Farr, DVM, as part of his engagement with the Penn Vet Working Dog …