On a somber note, one of the Army Dog Handlers who was interviewed in this article, Spc. Brandon Steffey (not pictured) , was recently caught in a roadside bomb (IED.) Both Spc. Brandon Steffey and his dog were killed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends. – Kenn Story and Photos by [...]
By Brendan Nicholson For TheAge.Com.au AUSTRALIAN soldiers serving in Afghanistan gathered at the weekend to conduct a farewell ceremony to honour another comrade killed in action in the long-running war. Medical personnel had tried to save the Australian Defence Force’s life-saving bomb-detection dog, Nova, but she was too badly hurt and had to be put [...]
By Eva Ruth Moravec For Express-News Rocky, the Windcrest Police Department’s canine that went missing Tuesday afternoon, was safely returned home Thursday. Rocky’s handler, Officer Adam Lee, said the program director of Lackland AFB’s 341st training squadron, which trains military working dogs, found him — apparently soon after Rocky got out of his kennel in [...]
I think this is actaully great news. I hope the ASPCA keeps working with our Armed Forces and gives them all the information they need to see that breed bans don’t work. My fingers are crossed. – Kenn By Patrick Donohue for The Island Packet Animal behavior experts are urging the Marine Corps not to [...]
Thought I’d share some pics from location scouting for my giant size Dog Files Episode, War Dogs. This statue is just off the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey at the PNC Arts Center. They also have a Vietnam Memorial there. From the look of the first pic, I think, somewhere down deep, Max knew [...]
Friends, You might be aware that recently we traveled south to spend a few days at Fort Meade in Maryland filming the day to day training of the 241st Military Police K-9 Section. To say it was an honor is an understatement. We left the Canine Soldiers and their handlers with an amazing appreciation and [...]
By Margaret Svete Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. But not all workers are humans; dogs can have jobs too. Working dogs are often heroes who rescue those in need, provide support for the disabled, and assist in law enforcement. And think about it, working dogs do not [...]
This past week was definitely a week that will go down in Dog Files history! We spent some time with the soldiers of the 241st MP Det (K-9 Section) and while our admiration for the US Military has always been strong, our understanding and appreciation has only grown deeper. These soldiers put everything on the [...]
