Re: Those incredibly 'unreliable' DOGS............again!

by **Jill Havern** 11.01.22 15:33

Landmine detection rat Magawa received the PDSA Gold Medal for his life-saving work in Cambodia, making him the first rat to receive a PDSA award. Magawa, whose official job title is HeroRAT, was awarded his medal by PDSA’s Director General in a special virtual presentation. Watch his incredible story.

by **Jill Havern** 16.01.22 9:40

A dog spent 13 hours lying on an injured mountaineer to give him warmth and saved his life

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Everything happened at 1,800 meters above sea level. North, an eight-month-old Alaskan Malamute, saved the life of a Croatian mountaineer by lie on your body to give you warmth after they both fell down a ravine. In doing so, it helped the man maintain his body temperature during 13 hours it took a long time for the rescue team to arrive.
The event that moved Croatia occurred last Saturday, when the dog accompanied his owner and two colleagues on a climb to the highest peak of the Velebit mountain range, near the Adriatic coast.
Read also: A man died and his dog does not leave his coffin: photography moves the world

North, the hero dog who saved the life of a mountaineer

The excursion of the three mountaineers went smoothly. However, surprisingly, Grga Brkic Y North, his cousin’s mascot who was part of the team, fell 150 meters down a ravine when they had started the descent down an icy slope.
The young man was left lying and injured in an area with very difficult access. Beside him was North, which had not been damaged in the fall.

Immediately, the other two members of the excursion called for help, but the climatic situation prevented the rapid arrival of rescuers due to snow, ice and trees uprooted by landslides in the area.
Then, in the middle of an intense cold, North he leaned over the body of Brkic. This was how it was during the 13 hours that the rescue teams took to reach the place. The dog, with its action, It warmed the young man during the coldest moments of the morning and saved his life.
Read also: A dog goes to the supermarket with a basket in his mouth and the video is all the rage on TikTok

What rescuers said when they found North

“Friendship and love between man and dog are unlimited”Said the Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) on its official Facebook site. In the photo published by the paramedics, the dog is seen lying on a stretcher over the victim.
In a series of messages posted on its social networks, the agency said that “North rolled over (on the injured young man) and warmed him up” until the emergency teams arrived.

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Alaskan Malamute dogs are renowned for their thick, thick fur and toughness (Photo: archive).
He added: “From this example, we can all learn to take care of each other.”
Read also: A dog ate all of his owner’s savings: he had $ 1,000
In turn, the owner of the dog and cousin of the injured mountaineer spoke with the local newspaper Jutarnji List: “This little dog is a true miracle, sweet, nice,” he said.
Alaskan Malamutes are thick, thick-coated dogs, famous for their hardiness.

https://oicanadian.com/a-dog-spent-13-hours-lying-on-an-injured-mountaineer-to-give-him-warmth-and-saved-his-life/

by **PeterMac** 16.01.22 11:20

OR : : : The dog was freezing and cuddled up to the man to 'steal' some of his warmth ! !

by **PeterMac** 17.01.22 13:06

by Silentscope 17.01.22 13:27

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Going hunting for the truth…

by **Jill Havern** 17.01.22 20:19

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After finishing their police dog training, Max and his handler, Officer Constable Peter Lloyd, joined the Dyfed-Powys Police, in Wales. The first day on the job, the two were faced with their first rescue mission.
K9 Max, the 2-year-old German shepherd mix, and Constable Lloyd, had completed their police dog training in February when they were called on to take part of a large search and rescue mission on a Wales mountainside on their first shift together.
A woman and her 1-year-old had not been seen or heard from in two days. Her phone was also not working, according to Inspector Jonathan Rees-Jones. Rescuers quickly got to work and soon found her abandoned car
“Thanks to excellent work between teams, the woman’s car was quickly found on a mountain road. Although this gave officers a location to search from, there was still a vast area to cover given the amount of time she had been missing.”
Armed with a clue of their possible whereabouts, the search and rescue team, a helicopter and ground units began searching the rough mountain area. But it was the newly minted K9 officer’s skills that were essentially crucial to finding them.
Rees-Jones said the rookie dog’s capabilities “really came into play” during the search. The woman had become stuck between a ravine and the mountainside. It was K9 Max that heard her cry.
Due to his reaction to the sound, the rest of the team was able to find her. Max and Constable Lloyd were the first on the scene. According to the officers:
“They were safe, but cold, and appeared to have been in the area for a significant amount of time,” Rees-Jones said.
On his first day on the job, K9 Max is already a hero!

https://dogdispatch.com/police-k9-rescues-a-woman-and-her-baby-on-his-first-day-on-the-job/?fbclid=IwAR1PqKeshduARB34yRDRiSP9DBBTI6Dcx5oTlWbM1qDKngiT9kI3Fd7D9Qo

by **Jill Havern** 20.01.22 21:12

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Wounded Warrior Dog Helps Army Sergeant Return Home From Afghanistan

by **Jill Havern** 24.01.22 10:30

by lelly1 24.01.22 12:34

Shhh wrote:Reading the files and confusing myself. Think there is so much said on forums that things sometimes get confusing.

Regards Eddie -
6 - This dog signalled the lower outside area next to the driver's door of the Renault - 59-DA-27 - that was rented by the McCanns (cf. page 2187 and/or annex 88);

7 - Finally it "marked" the key/card of that vehicle when it was hidden under a fire prevention sand box (cf. page 2187 and/or annex 88);

So Eddie didn't mark in the boot of the car? So madeleines body couldn't have been in the boot? But then fluids/blood found by keela in the boot, if they came from a body wouldn't Eddie alert?

Or is something missing? Got this from the "legal summary" on mccannpjfiles

Regarding Eddie and Keela
The dogs did different things. Eddie only marks where there is human cadaver scent, which is only produced where there has been dead human body in the exact spot, or nearby . He doesn't react to blood/body fluids scent. It's cadaver is a very unique thing, which is why the dog's work and evidence in such cases is so important. A cadaver scent is only produced after about 1.5 hour after death. It gets stronger the longer after death. Eddie has been successful in every investigation he's been involved with apparently. He was even tested to find some sand from the case of an Egyptian mummer (so it had been near the mummified ancient body), which was then buried in sand on a beach. He apparently went straight to the spot and barked. Cadaver dogs do not bark at dead animal scent etc as they're trained to only find human scent. They use Keela to support Eddie's work, as where there is cadaver scent is often , though not always, blood if there has been a murder or accident and they can get the DNA evidence they need from this. A cadaver scent is impossible to capture to test, though it can remain in the air of a room and also on objects/clothing even if they've been washed. Eddie is apparently one of the best cadaver dogs EVER and is in such demand for his work he earns more than most police chiefs.

by **Jill Havern** 05.02.22 11:07

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A funeral fit for a military hero was given for Staffordshire Bull Terrier Watchman V who died after 13 years of service as the much-loved dog mascot for the Staffordshire Regimental Association.
Inside a coffin adorned with the flag of Great Britain, Colour Sgt Watchman V was carried by soldier pallbearers into Burton Town Hall, Derbyshire, where around 100 people turned out to pay their respects.
The burial in the hall grounds brought tears to the eyes of those in attendance which included a congregation of mayors and royal representatives.
Watchman V died on January 13, following 13 years of loyal service as a mascot for the Staffordshire Regimental Association.

by **Jill Havern** 05.02.22 18:50

by **Jill Havern** 13.02.22 8:25

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10506965/Trainee-sniffer-dogs-bust-1-3m-cannabis-farm-visit-Leicestershire-school.html

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Trainee sniffer dogs bust £1.3m cannabis farm on visit to Leicestershire school | Daily Mail Online
A group of trainee sniffer dogs showed off their sharp-nosed prowess when they uncovered a huge cannabis factory worth £1.3million during a workshop with young children. Leicestershire police ...
www.dailymail.co.uk

LEICESTER ! ! ! !

lol4

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by **PeterMac** 13.02.22 10:21

OOOPS !

by **Jill Havern** 23.02.22 7:40

https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2022/02/23/raf-sniffer-dog-awarded-the-animal-equivalent-of-the-victoria-cross/

RAF Sniffer dog awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross
The animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross has been awarded to a sniffer dog working for the RAF in Afghanistan
www.euroweeklynews.com

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A sniffer dog working in Afghanistan for the RAF has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross

A German shorthaired pointer who worked as a sniffer dog for the RAF in war zones in Afghanistan, in a ceremony in London this Tuesday, February 22, became the 74th animal to be awarded the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) Dickin Medal.
This prestigious honour is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, the highest possible recognition during military combat.
Hertz was born in Croatia, and aged one, after showing exceptional skills in detecting drugs, was given a pioneering role of sniffing out ‘personal electronic devices’ such as GPS devices, SIM cards, and mobile phones. He is the only sniffer dog to have ever been able to do this.
“‘In terms of British military working dogs, he is a one-off”, commented his handler, and trainer, warrant officer Jonathan Tanner. “He’s very much a unique animal”, he added proudly.
After spending two months with Hertz, he was ready to start work, going on to sniff out more than 100 devices during his military career. His task involved locating mobile devices that were being used to ‘pass messages and data and details to people on the outside that might pose a threat to those on the inside of camp’, explained his handler.
“It was a capability that in the British military had never been tried before. It was something that we’d never even considered before”, Mr Tanner pointed out. In a 13-month period, Hertz patrolled successfully around locations in Helmand, Kabul, and inside Camp Bastion.
Jan McLoughlin, director-general of the PDSA, said, “Hertz is a truly remarkable animal hero, and a trailblazer in his field. His exceptional skills undoubtedly protected troops from the ever-evolving advances in digital intelligence”.
Adding, “His actions changed the course of countless missions, saving the lives of military personnel and civilians. For this bravery and devotion to duty, we are honoured to welcome him as the latest recipient of the PDSA Dickin Medal”, as reported by metro.co.uk.

by Verdi 23.02.22 11:45

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Piper, a border collie from the Institute for Canine Forensics, signals to her handler that she has found human cremains on the site of a house burned to the ground during the Carr Fire in California.
Photograph by Lynne Engelbert

How sniffer dogs find cremated human remains after wildfires

Specially-trained dogs, one of which recently searched for Amelia Earhart's body, use their marvelous noses to find human cremains.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/sniffer-dogs-human-remains-california-wildfires-cremation-news

by **Jill Havern** 06.03.22 9:03

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Let's get to work!

by **Jill Havern** 06.03.22 9:26

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The final test in Police Dog training - self control.

by **Jill Havern** 06.03.22 9:29

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Disciplined Police Dogs line up for their dinner.

by **Jill Havern** 06.03.22 9:57

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Obi the Police Dog tracked down robber in 10 minutes

A suspected burglar accused of raiding a hairdressers spent the night behind bars after one of their police dogs tracked him down in just ten minutes.

Northumbria Police were called to a salon on Wallsend High Street at around 1am, and officers alongside Obi the dog quickly searched the area.

Within minutes, Obi had found a 29-year-old man acting suspiciously in a nearby garden.

Close by was a 'hoard' of stolen goods including money and hair straighteners. The man was arrested and remains in police custody.

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The nose knows. Awesome looking dogs.

by **Jill Havern** 10.03.22 5:56

by **Jill Havern** 12.03.22 8:30

Camera catches heroic dog jumping into lake to save a drowning cat

I've been trying to find a video where a cat jumps into a lake to save a drowning dog....

by **Jill Havern** 20.03.22 19:19

by **Jill Havern** 05.04.22 8:08

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2022/04/04/lt-col-peter-norbury-trained-led-platoon-dogs-clearing-land/

Lt-Col Peter Norbury, trained and led a platoon of dogs clearing land mines during the Second World War – obituary
During the initial assault across the Rhine he and his dogs crossed by boat under heavy fire then cleared a groyne on the enemy’s bank
ByTelegraph Obituaries
4 April 2022 • 5:56pm
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Norbury when he was serving in the Sudan; he was a temporary colonel at the time
Lieutenant-Colonel Peter Norbury, who has died aged 98, commanded a platoon of mine dogs in the Second World War.
In September 1944 Norbury, then a second lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, crossed the Channel in command of No 4 Mine Dog Platoon, one of the last dog platoons committed to the continent and the advance to Germany.
He had two sergeants, one a sapper, the other a vet. There were about four or five handlers in each of the three sections and each of these had two or three dogs. In addition, there were four drivers and a cook. Operations were restricted to the hours of daylight. The dogs could find mines in the dark but the handlers could not see the dogs.
In March 1945 Norbury’s platoon took part in the initial assault across the Rhine and was tasked with clearing a groyne on the enemy’s bank so that the first of five floating Bailey bridges could be built. The groyne was about 10 yards wide and it projected into the river for about 35 yards.
Norbury crossed the river in a small boat with his sergeants and five handlers, each with one of their dogs. During the crossing, the boat was targeted by an observation post in a nearby village. They came under mortar fire, and a stray artillery shell seriously wounded the veterinary sergeant.
On reaching the far bank, the mine dogs cleared the groyne of mines. These included three “S” mines, which were greatly feared by soldiers because of their habit, when triggered, of jumping up, exploding and causing dreadful injuries to anyone close by.

Peter Norbury was born at Billericay, Essex, on February 21 1924. He spent his early years in Australia. For many years his family had lived at Bendigo, some 100 miles north of Melbourne. They found gold there and built a large Victorian-style mansion called “Fortuna”, which still stands.
In the 1930s they moved back to England and young Peter was educated at Oundle, and Truro Cathedral School. He was a member of the Army Cadet Force and held one of the first Lord Lieutenant’s Commissions, a scheme designed to identify future military leaders.
In 1942 he left school, and after completing his basic training he joined the Royal Engineers and volunteered to work with mine dogs.
The dogs came from two main sources – Battersea Dogs Home and families who wanted to help the war effort, some of whom perhaps found it a strain feeding large dogs during the war.
Labradors were favoured, being strong, biddable and resilient, but other breeds, including Alsatians, Collies and cross-breeds were also sometimes used.
All the dogs went through three weeks’ “obedience” assessment, and their training in mine clearance was carried out alongside exercises for guarding, searching for casualties, accompanying infantry patrols and carrying messages between units.
Mine dogs were trained in several stages. At the start of a session the dogs would be fitted with a special harness to teach them that they were “on duty”. They learnt to quarter the ground, moving from left to right and back again as their handler slowly worked them forward.
The first stage began with live anti-tank mines laid on the surface with a cube of meat inside the lid. The dog would smell the meat and initially try to head straight towards the mine, but it was restrained and taught to maintain the quartering pattern until it reached the mine. Then it was trained to sit with the mine between its front paws. It was then patted and rewarded with the cube of meat.
In the second phase, mines were buried flush with the surface. In the third, they were buried to a normal depth, and in the final stage there was no meat in the mines, but the handler carried meat cubes on him.
When the dog located a mine, the handler would prod for it with a sharp steel probe, and mark the site with a small white cone ready for subsequent disposal.
In February 1945 the platoon’s dogs were deployed in the Battle of the Reichswald, an operation to clear German forces between the Meuse and the Rhine. They came under constant fire but Rex, a black Labrador, proved outstandingly resilient and continued to sniff out mines in the forest left by the retreating Germans.
His courage saved the lives of many soldiers during the battle and he was given the task of making sure that an area of the forest was safe before it was visited by Winston Churchill.
At the end of the war, Rex was awarded the Dickin Medal For Gallantry. The award, honouring the wartime service of animals, was instituted in 1943 by Maria Dickin, founder of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA).
Norbury wrote the citation: “Rex has always worked with great zest. Whilst on duty in the Reichswald Forest, he worked under the worst of conditions both overhead and underfoot with complete disregard for the heavy enemy shelling. He helped to clear a pathway through a thickly sown anti-personnel minefield, so saving casualties that would have most certainly occurred but for his devotion to duty.”
After the war, Norbury worked at the War Dog Training School at Sennelager, Germany, before gaining a Regular Commission. His postings took him to Singapore, Thailand and Sudan before he retired in 1973 in the rank of lieutenant-colonel.
He then joined the Planning Inspectorate at the Department of the Environment.
Settled in a village in Dorset, he enjoyed wood-turning to make a variety of bowls and platters.
In 1948 Peter Norbury married Barbara Morgan. She predeceased him and he is survived by their two sons and a daughter.
Peter Norbury, born February 21 1924, died February 28 2022