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Advertisement Young saw the devastation to wildlife firsthand while doing research in Mongolia, where companion and working dogs often roam free.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
But for search and rescue dogs and military working dogs that may operate beyond line of sight, or for people with some kinds of disabilities, neither of those communication options might be available.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 July 2019
These changes have made handler and working dog reunions more likely, but there are still circumstances where military working dogs don't have a home to go to after retirement.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
In February, four U.S. troops and a military working dog were wounded in an explosion during a raid on an Islamic State compound in Syria, U.S. officials said.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
But for search and rescue dogs and military working dogs that may operate beyond line of sight, or for people with some kinds of disabilities, neither of those communication options might be available.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 July 2019
These changes have made handler and working dog reunions more likely, but there are still circumstances where military working dogs don't have a home to go to after retirement.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
In February, four U.S. troops and a military working dog were wounded in an explosion during a raid on an Islamic State compound in Syria, U.S. officials said.
—Dan Lamothe, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for working dog
Noun
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As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Southington police dog Kay was deployed in the area and apprehended Canady a short distance away, police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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The 13-year-old suspect has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including killing a police dog.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In broad daylight last year, wolves killed and ate a valuable sled dog chained to its kennel just outside Ely, Minnesota.—
Al Wolter,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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Meet sled dogs, take photos at the photo booth and more.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Jan. 2025
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
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At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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