The Penn Vet Working Dog Center’s first group of canine students to finish the year-long detection training program was honored with a ceremony.
Classes may have just started for most University of Pennsylvania students, but one very special group at the school recently graduated.
The Penn Vet Working Dog Center’s first group of canine students to finish the year-long detection training program was honored with a ceremony that included many illustrious speakers.
One lucky dog who’s already been awarded a job placement got to wear a mortarboard and a tassel. She will be going on to work for campus security.
Opened last year on September 11th, the facility focuses on preparing puppies to become dogs that can assist in a variety of environments and circumstances.
All of the trainees in this graduating class were named after 9/11 rescue dogs, the models for the program and its curriculum.
Classes include obstacle course navigation and rubble pile exploration techniques.
Among those who have completed the program, two will be furthering their studies to become diabetic alert dogs.
Another plans to hone and expand their search-and-rescue skills.
Several remain undecided, but will probably join various area police squads and fire departments.
