Our Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training recently had the chance to visit the City of Pembroke Fire Department to learn about the sights, sounds and scents of our local first responders. As working dogs it is vitally important for our pups to know that first responders are friendly. A big thank you to...
Cora loves to help! She loves to help with DIYs She loves to help make dinner She loves to help binge shows She loves to help with school You can totally see how hard she works, right? Cora’s Foster Family is delighted with how well she is fitting into her new household during her newest...
2021 taught us how to pivot, stay flexible and embrace change. Teaching our Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) about the world, when everything is shut down, required creativity and perseverance. Your support during this past year has means that we end year with 16 SDiT in the program, exceeding our goals! We’re looking forward to...
FTK9 is pleased to welcome Charlotte into our SDiT program. Charlotte was born on October 4, 2021, from chesa_peakebayretrievers and is the first Chesapeake Bay Retriever to join our team. Thank you to Shawn and Lindsay MacDonald for your partnership and support of our mission; Charlotte is a such a bright and promising addition.
Our SDiTs (Service Dogs in Training) were recently treated to a personalized performance from some of the Instructors and Students at Bob’s Music Academy, from Bob’s Music Plus, Pembroke Ontario. The song line-up included the likes of Verlon Thompson’s “Lucky Dog” and “Walking on Sunshine” among many others. Finding opportunities for our working dogs to...
Service Dog Professor Plum recently went to work at The Lavallee Health Centre teaching staff about how Service Dogs work with Veterans. Do you have a team building event, lunch and learn, or staff gathering in need of a guest speaker? Fire Team K-9’s has several team members available to visit with your workplace!
Thanks to the Pembroke Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 488 for the fantastic chili today! Perfect way to warm up on this icy day. SDiT Sophie’s nose sure enjoyed the scent as we pulled into the parking lot. Outings like this are an important part of training for our SDiTs!
Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) receive intensive training for 2 years, and ongoing training throughout their working life. Working dogs like Briar are trained to work unobtrusively in public spaces, like this barbershop. Here she remains readily available to her Handler, but out of the way until she is needed. Special thanks to The Valley...
Fire Team K9’s Service Dogs attended Remembrance Day Ceremonies throughout the Ottawa Valley and beyond this year, from The National Military Cemetery to the Pembroke War Memorial Cenotaph and to Garrison Petawawa and Deep River.
Service Dog in Training (SDiT) Chopper went dancing this week! Our SDiTs are encouraged to participate in many activities beyond the home. Experiencing new things leads to increased confidence and helps ensure that SDiTs can work everywhere their Handler needs them to be. Special thanks to Starz In Motion Dance Studio for welcoming Chopper to...
Fire Team K-9’s Inc. is a proud Service Dog provider for Wounded Warriors Canada and the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Command.