During World War I, dogs weren't just mascots — they served medical, rescue, and messaging roles. In this historical episode of Dog Works Radio, we dive into the role of mercy dogs in WWI, their training, and how their legacy lives on in canine units today.
• Origins & missions of mercy dog units
• Training, deployment, and challenges
• Famous stories & heroic acts
• How the legacy influences modern K9 units
Segments & timestamps:
00:00 Origins
04:50 Training & deployments
12:30 Heroic stories
18:45 Legacy & takeaways
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