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Dogs who read

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Kids who have trouble reading may find having a dog as their audience really gives them a boost.

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Elvis hears for his owner

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If you’re deaf a ‘hearing dog’ may be just what you need. It offers companionship, more independence and a useful service.

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Mongrels are smart and useful

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Stray dogs are cheap but effective border guards in India.

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When dogs go to prison

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Both prisoners and dogs benefit from Correctional Facility training programs.

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Autism dogs: service animals or companion pets?

When’s a dog working and when is it a companion?

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The border collie who finds the lost

A high prey-drive and a good nose helps dogs search out the lost.

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Sniff that: it’s the scent of success

Search and rescue dogs are an elite group who do wilderness air-scent and tracking.

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When it’s the dog that’s blind

Guide dogs normally help blind people, but in this case it’s a blind dog who’s getting help.

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6 identical noses for drugs

Cloned contraband dogs protect South Korea’s borders.

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When dogs wear goggles

Goggles help protect dogs who sniff out roadside bombs.

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When dogs wear vests

Would your dog’s coat stop a bullet?

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No shelter for homeless assistance dog

Homeless? Have an assistance dog? Don’t expect to be allowed in to a night shelter.

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