Module 11: Service Dogs

• what is WI k9 SOS?

  volunteer search and rescue unit, always on call and don't charge for services
• when do service dogs start training?

  around 1 year
• what are animal rights arguments about search and rescue dogs?

  • come in contact with dangerous environmental conditions
  • sent into situations too dangerous for humans
• what are animal rights arguments about police dogs?

  • use in explosive detection
  • selective breeding and training methods
  • criminals more likely to kill/injure, lower penalty
• animal rights argument: service dogs violates basic right to be free