PetLifeRadio.com - Working Like Dogs - Episode 82 K-9 Comfort Dogs Soothe Survivors of the Boston Marathon and other Catastrophic Events

Did you know that K-9 Comfort Dogs and their handlers respond to disasters and crisis situations throughout the United States? Tim Hetzner, President of K-9 Comfort Dogs Lutheran Church Charities, stops by to talk with Marcie and Whistle about the inspirational work these dogs and their handlers selflessly provide to the survivors of some our nation’s most devastating tragedies. Over 70 highly trained golden retrievers and their human handlers are on standby to respond within 24 hours. Most recently these dogs have been working in Boston, Newtown, and West, Texas. You’ll learn all about how these dogs are trained, what types of skills they possess, and the greatest lessons these dogs have to teach us! Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Working Like Dogs - K-9 Comfort Dogs Soothe Survivors of the Boston Marathon and other Catastrophic Events with Marcie DavisBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-like-dogs-service-dogs-and-working-dogs-pet-life-radio-original--6668004/support.