K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...

STONE RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) -- The new rookie at one New York police department weighs 60 pounds, has a big, lolling tongue, a soft caramel coat and a chance to fight stereotypes in addition to crime. When ...

From humble beginnings, where he trained his own dogs in his Florida backyard, Fritz Shultz Monfiston has evolved into one of the most sought-after dog trainers. Photo courtesy Shultz K9 Enforcement ...

K9 police dogs go through rigorous training so they can aid law enforcement officers in things like sniffing out narcotics and apprehending possible suspects. One K9 officer recently posted a video to ...

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Once celebrated in royal courts and on India's ancient battlefields, indigenous dog breeds are reclaiming their place of honour. This time, in the nation's frontline security forces. A transformative ...

A social media video that chronicles the unlikely romance between a service dog in training and the police dog next door has delighted audiences across the internet. The viral video, which has been ...

Scientists have studied dogs to uncover the smartest breed, but the answer isn't so simple. Dogs come with different types of intelligence, much like humans. Some are empathetic, some are intimidating ...

Jaymi Heimbuch is a writer and photographer specializing in wildlife conservation, technology, and food. She is the author of "The Ethiopian Wolf: Hope at the Edge of Extinction." The Great Dane is ...