Archive for September 15th, 2008

Dog’s 911 call brings help (Denver Post)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Buddy the German shepherd is more than Joe Stalnaker’s best friend; he’s his lifesaver, police said Sunday. Answering a 911 call Wednesday, dispatchers heard just the whimpering and barking of Buddy, a trained seizure dog.

Dog dials for aid, again (Seattle Times)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

“Man’s best friend” doesn’t go far enough for Buddy — a German shepherd who remembered his training and saved his owner’s life by…

Dog Saves Owner By Dialling 911 (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

A dog whose owner was having a seizure saved his life by calling the emergency services and barking down the line to raise the alarm.

Dog Remembers Michigan Training & Saves Owner (WXYZ-TV Detroit)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

“Man’s best friend” doesn’t go far enough for Buddy, a German shepherd who remembered his Michigan training and saved his owner’s life by calling 911 when the man had a…

Dog saves man’s life in Arizona by calling 911; What would you like your dog to learn? (The Flint Journal)

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Flint Journal feedback: If you could train a dog to do one thing, what would it be? Vote in our poll and list your wish in the comments area below. PHOENIX, Arizona — “Man’s best friend” doesn’t go far enough…