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MWD Tibo D493
Patrol/Drug Detection Dog US Army, Schofield Barracks, HI DOB- 30MAY2020 Belgian Malinois Tibo is a very handsome 2 yr old Malinois that arrived at his first duty station the end of May 2022, and within a few months, it was decided that Tibo was struggling with the way the military did things. His Kennel Master flew him into Dallas, where we had a crazy handoff through the security passage way. The KM had to make a run to catch the next leg of his flight after a very unexpected 4 hour delay at their last airport. We had been contacted in September about Tibo, but I had hoped that he would settle in and be able to go back into service or be transferred to another duty station. Young working dogs should be working whenever possible. Unfortunately, neither option happened, and we got another email on him in November saying the dispo was moving forward and Tibo was out of options. I have always been a firm believer that some dogs mature at a different pace then other dogs, and that sometimes the needs of the military are higher paced then what some dogs are ready for (like MWD Geza C225 as another example). Before Tibo really made a bad decision, or someone else made it for him, we said we would take him in. We will be letting him decompress for a couple weeks, then going to see where Tibo is in his head and what he needs. He is just a puppy to us, and needs to just take a bit of a break. |
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MWD Bravo Z384
MWD Bravo Z384, USA Patrol/ Explosive Detector Dog DOB 25JAN2016 Belgian Malinois MWD Bravo is our FIRST Army MWD to come into the program! He retired out of Ft. Bragg, NC in March of 2021. He was unfortunately retired so young due to ongoing lameness issues, and a worsening temperament. Bravo has adjusted very well and quickly into retirement life! Loves play time, and now even loves car rides! (When he was picked up from Ft. Bragg, he had to be left in the crate and picked up- crate and all- to be put into the vehicle) He is very much a momma's boy, and runs over for hugs, and gives kisses. If he could just sit in the sun with me, and get pets, his day is made! He is one of the dogs that i hope to start some new games with soon, whether its nose work, swimming or even some trick dog stuff, he is too young to not be mentally working! |
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MWD GEZA C225
MWD Geza C225, USA Patrol/Explosive Detector Dog DOB 21NOV2018 GSD MWD Geza C225 retired out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 13JUN2022. This young and handsome shepherd was an outstanding working dog in the fleet for the Army and had even earned his team a spot in the new Army PEDD-E program (patrol explosive detector dog enhanced). there is a fairly extensive vetting process for the team to be excepted, and Geza and his handler were sent to Fort Leanord Wood in April of 2021. Sometimes, even with the best scenarios laid out, not all dogs can conform to the type and speed of training that the military requires. Unfortunately, that would be the case for Geza. Once he arrived at the course, he began to show signs of aggression towards the trainer and his handler. there was also an incident involving another working dog that may have contributed to Geza's growing instability. After a full medical work up, and weeks of attempted behavior modification, the team was removed from the course and sent home. But Geza had reached his breaking point with the military way of life. Multiple incidents with new handlers not only put an end to his military career, but his life would also be on the line. When his Kennel reached out to us, I had been a little hesitant because of Geza's age. Geza should still be working, and I would have to find a way to keep him mentally and physically busy if we could get a good relationship going. There was something about this dog. His kennel had been trying so hard to get through to him, and good dogs don't just go bad like that. My gut said he was savable. Since bringing Geza home, we have fallen in love with him! He is always happy, loves to play, and just is wild. I think Geza was just a little too immature for the high-speed program they wanted him for. I am very excited to start working with him when the hot Texas summer breaks. |