Paws To Reflect

Ellen Feld is a renowned author most notably of children's books. This episode of Paws To Reflect, I speak with Ellen about her new book What Does A Police Dog Do? She describes her passion for police and what things she has learned about the world of police dogs. This includes arson investigations, bomb detection, tracking, and comfort. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two childr...

Ellen Feld is a renowned author most notably of children's books. This episode of Paws To Reflect, I speak with Ellen about her new book What Does A Police Dog Do? She describes her passion for police and what things she has learned about the world of police dogs. This includes arson investigations, bomb detection, tracking, and comfort. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two childr...

Today we speak with retired Massachusetts State Trooper and k9 handler Joe Gura about his work with detection dogs. In this episode, we sit down with retired Massachusetts State Trooper Joe Gura , a man who dedicated decades of his life to public safety, service, and protecting the communities of the Commonwealth. From the early days of his career to the defining moments that shaped him both profe...

Our guest Tracy Ryan speaks with us about First Responder Therapy Dogs. From their website: "A wide-range of first responders including firefighters/ paramedics, dispatchers, search and rescue and law enforcement  answer the call to help and protect.  Being on the frontlines can be physically and mentally challenging, and these everyday heroes often feel under-supported, overwhelmed, and unde...

A Belgian Malinois Army dog who served in Afghanistan alongside US Army Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald in 2012. MPC Layka is credited with saving not only Julian's life but also those of his teammates during a gunfight with an enemy combatant in Afghanistan. Layka was shot point-blank with an AK-47 while clearing a Taliban compound in Afghanistan. She was retired in August 2012. US Army Staff Sgt...

A Belgian Malinois Army dog who served in Afghanistan alongside US Army Staff Sgt. Julian McDonald in 2012. MPC Layka is credited with saving not only Julian's life but also those of his teammates during a gunfight with an enemy combatant in Afghanistan. Layka was shot point-blank with an AK-47 while clearing a Taliban compound in Afghanistan. She was retired in August 2012. US Army Staff Sgt...

In today's podcast, we have the honor of meeting AK-9 Bijou and her person, Massachusetts State Trooper Patrick Clayton. Trooper Clayton tells us how K9 Bijou was chosen and how as a team, they have worked together to assist with investigating fire scenes where there may have been foul play. Pat walks us through the fascinating process from beginning to end.  You will occasionally hear K9 Bij...

In today's podcast, we have the honor of meeting AK-9 Bijou and her person, Massachusetts State Trooper Patrick Clayton. Trooper Clayton tells us how K9 Bijou was chosen and how as a team, they have worked together to assist with investigating fire scenes where there may have been foul play. Pat walks us through the fascinating process from beginning to end.  You will occasionally hear K9 Bij...