First and foremost - with our deepest gratitude, we thank all armed forces personnel for their amazing hearts and service! We assist so many veterans and tend to get emotionally involved with these owners and their handler training.
We also give props and thank the military K9 teams for their part serving America!
Tara was trained right here at ICNDF. She is 16 years old in this picture and was on scene that first night at the Trade Center to assist with the 9/11 rescue efforts.
Tara, 16 - Ipswich, Mass.
Tara and Lee Prentiss arrived at the World Trade Center the night of September 11. They were there for eight days. © 2011 Charlotte Dumas
Never forget.
Scott Aikman
25m ·
Thinking about the tragedy in New York on this anniversary of 911. So many souls taken. So many heroes that went way beyond expectation.
One of those heroes was my dad. A minister for the United Church of Canada, a Chaplin for the Niagara Police and Fire Department, and a wonderful human being. He went down to New York while chaos was still unfolding. He helped clear the debris and assisted with extracting the fallen. He said giving the last rites to all those he found was extremely emotional and of the highest honour. Someone took this photo of him while standing in front of a church near the site.
Also, please don’t forget the efforts of the dogs and their handlers during that time. I’m sure the pups couldn’t grasp the heaviness of their job yet how could they not feel some of the intensity.
Peace be with you all 
 
Service dog training is a little bit more involved. Handlers [you] really have to learn how to take advantage of the least little distraction to properly socialize and nurture desired behaviors. Things we take for granted or generally don't give much thought.
Basic obedience has to be solid. We can help build that foundation or add to what you may already have started. Your dog will need to learn about more than just their home environment in order to mingle in public while maintaining a nice relaxed and composed manner.
Typically, your service dog will, at all times - need to:
  be kept clean.  
  come when called.  
  wait for your doctor too.  
  sit still, and ride quietly in a car.  
 squeeze into or through tight places.  
  not shy away from unusual objects.  
 meet new faces, new places and still remain calm. 
  learn to stay in a bed away from home and not cry. 
  get used to having strange things put on its body.  
 tolerate folks in its bubble - coming up to its face all the time. 
 be prepared to spend time on that awful airport carpeting. 
Call Jim so an individual program can be put together to meet your specific needs and the needs of the general public regarding federal requirements.
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