Working Dogs
April 13, 2020
Our Customers Share Their Uplifting Quarantine Pet Stories
We love that our work allows us to spend our days with delightful pets of all shapes and sizes. Now that many of us are working from home and adhering to social distancing guidelines, our own furry companions’ joyful, calming presence is more important than ever.
We asked our DogWatch Dealers and their customers for stories about how their pets are lifting their spirits and helping them stay positive during the COVID-19 quarantine. Check ’em out below, and share your own pets’ photos on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #DogWatchPets! Read post »
June 23, 2017
7 Tell-Tale Signs of a Dog-Friendly Office
Happy Take Your Dog to Work Day from DogWatch® Hidden Fences! Enjoy this video (above) featuring our DogWatch HQ office dogs sleeping, playing, snacking and otherwise enjoying a typical day at the office in Natick, MA. Or, if you prefer, check out our list in GIF form below! Read post »
November 11, 2016
5 Inspiring Stories of War Dogs
Every November 11, our nation honors the brave men and women who went to war to defend our country. The DogWatch team joins in this salute, and thanks all veterans for their courageous service. With so many heroes to praise, we turn our attention to the subject we know best: dogs. Here are the stories of five of these heroic military working dogs, whose bravery, dedication and strength are an inspiration to us all. Read post »
November 8, 2016
Interview with Maria Goodavage, Author of Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States
On the eve of the 2016 Presidential election, DogWatch got the opportunity to speak with best-selling author Maria Goodavage about her new book Secret Service Dogs: The Heroes Who Protect the President of the United States. After chronicling the world of military working dogs in Soldier Dogs and Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca, Goodavage focuses her new book on the relatively unknown lives of the dogs and handlers who spend the days patrolling the White House lawn, searching for explosives at campaign events and sniffing passersby along Pennsylvania Avenue. Regardless of who wins today’s Presidential election, these dogs will be there, protecting and serving our nation with pride and dedication. We asked Goodavage about her research, some of the remarkable dogs she profiles in her book, and her own new puppy with a touching connection to one of the many working dogs and handlers she’s met along the way. Read post »