A miscellany of thoughts about dogs, cats, writing, life in the Ozarks, & occasional book reviews
On the blog today: a varied assortment of links to articles, videos, and other resources related to dogs (and cats, too!) you may find interesting and/or helpful. To the best of my knowledge, none are behind paywalls or require subscriptions. (If you come across any such obstacles when browsing through the links, I'd appreciate you …
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If you like suspenseful crime fiction focused on working dogs and law enforcement set amid rugged mountain terrain, check out award-winning author & K-9 handler Kathleen Donnelly's National Forest K-9 series. The author blends her personal and professional experience into the stories she weaves, giving us an in-depth view of the myriad challenges-- physical and …
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Dogs have been used in law enforcement for centuries. The K-9 has an extraordinary sense of smell which has proven exceptionally helpful in detecting narcotics, explosives, and other contraband. Most recently, specially trained dogs are assisting in the detection of cultural artifacts being acquired illegally and smuggled out of war-torn countries and conflict zones. According …
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January in the Ozarks brought an arctic blast and high winds howling through the hills, plunging temperatures toward zero with wind chills that can only be described as brutal. A treacherous layer of ice covered in snow convinced me to curtail Sasha's outdoor exercise time. For those who do venture out, it's worth reviewing the …
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Dogs have been used in law enforcement for at least a century, and there is some evidence to suggest dogs worked in support of the police as far back as the Middle Ages. Melven Peña, writing for dogster.com in 2015, notes some of the earliest “police dogs” were Bloodhounds, utilized since the 12th century specifically …
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