Game Changers

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106 – July, 2022

By Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia

There are three reasons to explain why dogs are considered man’s best friend. They begin with our need for protection, companionship and hunting assistance. History shows that two events helped make this bond stronger. The first occurred in 1942 during World War II with a program called “Dogs for Defense” which involved thousands of citizens who donated their dogs to the war effort. The second occurred in 2016 when the US Senate held hearings about the security of the infrastructure using bomb detection and patrol dogs. Both events memorialized the importance of canines for their many uses and services.

Over the years the jobs given dogs have increased from work on the farm and in the city, to the military and police for security, protection, detection, service work, and search and rescue assignments. These needs expanded the importance of the canine and more complicated uses asked of them. Each solidified their role as man’s best friend. The realization that they are multi-skilled and flexible was clearly documented during World War II, which led to saving the lives of thousands of soldiers. Their heroic deeds prompted citizens to donate their dogs to help the war effort. A second occurrence happened following the 2016 Hearings of the US Senate which focused on the security of the infrastructure using working dogs and our dependence on European breeders who provided them.

Citizen Involvement

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