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Recent Examples of working dog
The report — which addresses the working conditions of working dogs — somehow escaped our noticed until we were scooped by our friends at USA Facts, a data evangelism and dissemination outfit founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
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Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Advertisement Young saw the devastation to wildlife firsthand while doing research in Mongolia, where companion and working dogs often roam free.
—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
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Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
Advertisement Young saw the devastation to wildlife firsthand while doing research in Mongolia, where companion and working dogs often roam free.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for working dog
Noun
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Families raising guide dog puppies train them by rewarding good behavior and obedience, especially with treats, according to families who spoke with USA TODAY.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
15 Nov. 2024
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With her guide dog Freddie, Liz keep tabs on growth, economic development and other issues in Northeast Tarrant cities and other communities near Fort Worth.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The third suspect was apprehended within the hour and was injured when a police dog took him down in the area of Wilson Street and Sunnyside Avenue, Spagnolo said last week.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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There is a secured area for police dogs in the front or back seat, the spokesperson said.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The village is on the Iditarod trail, route of the world’s most famous sled dog race.—
Becky Bohrer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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The village is on the Iditarod trail, route of the world’s most famous sled dog race, during which mushers and their teams must cross the frozen Norton Sound.—
Hallie Golden,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 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,
27 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
Noun
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There’s still room for puppy dogs and ice cream in this story.—
Jeff Rabhan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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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