After Being Rescued Himself, 'Gentle Giant' Pup Joins Search and Rescue Crew in California
Many times, dogs are specifically bred for high-stakes jobs. Protection dogs, K-9s and guide dogs are often from proven, respected lines. But that doesn’t mean other dogs can’t be good candidates, and lately, it seems…
Many times, dogs are specifically bred for high-stakes jobs. Protection dogs, K-9s and guide dogs are often from proven, respected lines.
But that doesn’t mean other dogs can’t be good candidates, and lately, it seems that there has been a trend of pulling from rescues and shelters when dogs exhibit traits that would make them good at a particular job.
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Forrest is one of those pups. Plucked from a Rescue situation in Oregon, the black labrador retriever has shown that he has a penchant for search and rescue work.
According to People, he began his training last August and has become part of an elite team of handlers and dogs who graduated from the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation’s program on May 28.
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