There is nothing like a great viral dog story, especially if it is a story of a service dog!
When we think of travel, there are new rules in place affecting service dogs on planes, but service dogs have to undergo extensive training! Those that graduate training go on to have an important role, but what about those that don't finish training or have completed their careers?
You're just strolling along, minding your own business, rolling your suitcase through the airport, and out of the corner of your eye, there it is. Being walked along by a TSA officer is the cutest dog you have ever seen. We've all experienced the cuteness that is puppies you aren't expecting to see, then only to be let down when we realize we can't go near them because they are a TSA Canine in Training.
The TSA Canine Training Center trains and deploys both TSA-led and state and local law enforcement-led canine teams |
You probably didn't consider how much training a dog goes through before they can become part of the highly trained detection teams that detect explosives, drugs and other prohibited items and provide a visible deterrent to terrorism. The TSA is very open about this training and if you have a chance read about the TSA Canine Team Training, you will have a greater appreciation of the job these dogs are doing!