tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post4710304088166264077..comments2024-03-18T15:15:52.347-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Meeting a Cadaver Dog While I'm Still AliveJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-60681662122319906522018-09-07T02:54:48.267-04:002018-09-07T02:54:48.267-04:00Buy metrovac pet dryer and for other animals. Sp...Buy <a href="https://www.abkgrooming.com/collections/grooming-dryers" rel="nofollow"> metrovac pet dryer </a> and for other animals. Speedy <a href="https://www.abkgrooming.com/collections/grooming-dryers" rel="nofollow"> dog drying machine </a> are built in the USA with high-quality components and all metal housing. Unlike plastic dryers, they will not melt or crack.Rahul Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04489818164146254235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-45780764536468286122015-06-19T11:39:01.518-04:002015-06-19T11:39:01.518-04:00KM, I know the rescue society charges a lot for th...KM, I know the rescue society charges a lot for the dogs that are trained by prisoners, but it's well worth it, I'm sure. Vinnie sounds like a member of the Mafia. :-)<br /><br />E.B. they are intelligent dogs. Some dogs don't make it through their training for various reasons, but those that do are top notch dogs. It amazed me that Jet could tell what job he was on by the vest he was wearing. We all really enjoyed the meeting and our time with Jet and his owner/handler. So many questions we had.<br /><br />Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-42161556737946595912015-06-19T09:39:53.733-04:002015-06-19T09:39:53.733-04:00When I attended the Writers' Police Academy, I...When I attended the Writers' Police Academy, I was struck by how intelligent the dogs were. Also attentive. They watched our class as if they would pounce had anyone of us made a false move. I read a mystery series by Donna Ball. The main character has a tracking dog. Each dog is trained for one specific task, but they are experts in that one thing and rarely fail. I hope you had a wonderful time with your SinC local!E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68688374203201709902015-06-18T22:33:27.271-04:002015-06-18T22:33:27.271-04:00Gloria, one of our dogs is from the Zanesville pri...Gloria, one of our dogs is from the Zanesville prison program. He's very well trained and a great dog. He came with the name Vinnie. We decided to keep that name--my husband, who's from south Philadelphia, said it made him sound like one of the guys from the old neighborhood.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-11246766000475028252015-06-18T19:53:39.403-04:002015-06-18T19:53:39.403-04:00Warren, I would have loved to have heard that. It ...Warren, I would have loved to have heard that. It does sound fascinating.<br /><br />Margaret, I didn't know that, either, and to think he's smart enough to know what his job<br />is for that day by the vest he wears. I'm glad you can use that in your current WIP.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-6309880142161344882015-06-18T18:57:18.376-04:002015-06-18T18:57:18.376-04:00fascinating, Gloria, I had no idea one dog could d...fascinating, Gloria, I had no idea one dog could do two different jobs: cadaver seeking and person tracking. I will put this info to good use in my current WIP. Many thanks, MargaretMargaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-36042784782950173952015-06-18T15:49:10.812-04:002015-06-18T15:49:10.812-04:00Our SIC chapter had a visit with an arson investig...Our SIC chapter had a visit with an arson investigator and her dog. It was fascinating. Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-92109550317425980352015-06-18T14:20:00.294-04:002015-06-18T14:20:00.294-04:00Kara, I didn't know about the rules for naming...Kara, I didn't know about the rules for naming dogs. I agree that a service dog should not have a funny dog, because they do serious work Just as people have different temperaments, so do dogs even those of the same breed. I've found collies to be gentle dogs, however one seriously bit my father for no reason as he was walking off a golf course where he'd been playing golf in the days before golf carts, or even the carts one pulls along.<br /><br />Thanks, Laura. Maggie is a herding dog, especially if she thinks you might give her a treat. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-52532013792289243682015-06-18T13:30:31.125-04:002015-06-18T13:30:31.125-04:00Hi Gloria, I have met a few service dogs but no ca...Hi Gloria, I have met a few service dogs but no cadaver dogs. Your local Sisters in Crime have some very interesting road trips! When I visit your place and we walk through the gardens, I have been "herded" by Maggie when she wants me to stop and give her a treat! Always love to read your blog. Thanks, Laura ByrnesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-75281845649239958262015-06-18T12:17:02.661-04:002015-06-18T12:17:02.661-04:00What a fascinating meeting that must have been, Gl...What a fascinating meeting that must have been, Gloria. Jet is beautiful!<br /><br />My friend and her husband train service animals. They sometimes ask for help naming the puppies because there are rules. For instance, I think puppies from the same litter have to have names that begin with the same letter. Also, they can't have funny names like Popcorn. Once in a while a dog just doesn't have the temperament for service work. Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86573251430379413962015-06-18T10:33:05.156-04:002015-06-18T10:33:05.156-04:00KB, that is funny. Jet seemed to be attached to me...<br />KB, that is funny. Jet seemed to be attached to me, too, but I think it was because he smelled my dog or my cats who rub against me.<br /><br />KM. That's funny, but I don't suppose you appreciated it. My last collie, would herd the chickens back into their run after I let them out to free range for a while.<br /><br />Grace, you're so right about that. At a local prison, rescue dogs have been turned over to some prisoners to train in basic manners and behaviors. It makes them quite adoptable.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68342415480103279652015-06-18T09:32:57.116-04:002015-06-18T09:32:57.116-04:00Thanks, Gloria, for this very informative blog. It...Thanks, Gloria, for this very informative blog. It is amazing how dogs can be trained to help humans in so many ways.Grace Toppinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291304815273486038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-60820144959242300662015-06-18T09:21:57.779-04:002015-06-18T09:21:57.779-04:00One of the best dogs I've had was Ember, a ret...One of the best dogs I've had was Ember, a retired guide dog. She was a black German shepherd, much like Jet. She was a bit obsessive-compulsive. The first weekend we had her, she "recovered" most of a hundred daffodil bulbs I'd planted by digging them up and piling them by the front door.<br /><br />KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-3287258370964114252015-06-18T07:18:23.686-04:002015-06-18T07:18:23.686-04:00Thanks for the article. Our SinC chapter has done ...Thanks for the article. Our SinC chapter has done several meeting with dogs. Very enjoyable and informative. One dog narcotics dog stopped and sniffed my shoes endlessly. Did I have drugs on me? Then I remembered I had not changed my shoes after going to feed the sheep.KB Ingleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089951663907060127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-91986546491423915132015-06-18T06:36:24.610-04:002015-06-18T06:36:24.610-04:00Interesting, Jim. I've not heard of that book....Interesting, Jim. I've not heard of that book. When I was teaching, a vision-impaired person came in to visit different classrooms with her dog. Also, I've seen service dogs for those who suffer PTSD - at least I assumed that was what they were for since the several young men with the dog with the service vest, didn't look to have any obvious impairment.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-39095478324150264692015-06-18T06:01:17.926-04:002015-06-18T06:01:17.926-04:00I recently read Death Dealer by Kate Clark Flora a...I recently read <b><i>Death Dealer</i></b> by Kate Clark Flora about Maine cadaver dogs used in a New Brunswick (I think) murder. Interesting information, although the book itself was a bit repetitive.<br /><br />I have known a number of service dogs for vision-impaired folks and one search and rescue dog.<br /><br />~ Jim<br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com