National K9 Veterans Day

National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who have served since World War II are commemorated on March 13th.

Since the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, a lot of things have changed. We rationed oil, leather, and rubber. Drafted men are sent by the military draft to serve. Women rolled up their sleeves and ordered war equipment.

And dogs were called to service. The United States took note of the European use of canines as sentries, messenger carriers, and other duties during the first world war.

Mrs. Alene Erlanger, a private citizen, founded a program called Dogs for Defense. The group set out to prepare the dogs for military use alongside the American Kennel Club and a select group of breeders.

The military had the first Dogs for Defense in North Africa by November of 1942. Although they were gun shy at first, they were soon to be well prepared.

Dogs for Defense were unable to keep up with the demand, and Remount Branch, Service Installations Divisions took over the training of the dogs as the war progressed, and the Remount Branch, Service Installations Divisions took over the training of the dogs.

Over the years, the military, police,, and rescue have all developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job, and every animal and handler performs their duties to the fullest.

How to celebrate #nationalk9veteransday

Recognize a K9 veteran
Learn more about their service, past, and preparation
Thousands of people are attending a national convention honoring the working dogs in military units and working dogs around the country
To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalK9VeteransDay

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On the official birthday of the US Army K9 Veterans Day, which was established in 1942, is commemorated on March 13th. Joseph White, a former military working dog trainer, was the inspiration for the day.