Monthly Archives: April 2018

Organization teaching K-9s to sniff out oil spills

  • April 25, 2018
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Researchers at the oil spill control school at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Monday got a demonstration of one way to discover those oil deposits using a specially trained K-9. Author: Marissa Cummings Published: 6:21 PM CDT April 23, 2018 Updated: 6:44 PM CDT April 23, 2018Residual oil trapped underneath the sand from previous spills — […]

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Chiron K9’s Oil Detection Canine team in the news!

  • April 24, 2018
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The sand at Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi was no match for Nika, an 18-month-old Labrador. Nika sniffed out two containers of oil, which will help aid in oil spill cleanup. Nika likes to play with her Kong toy. And she knows just what to do to get it. But first, the 18-month-old Labrador […]

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I have Accepted a Position with Canine Principles

I am pleased to announce I have accepted a position as a part-time tutor with Canine Principles. This is an online training academy that offers courses in canine coaching, behavior, dog health, and well-being. They are externally accredited and offer diploma as well as certificate courses. With over  800 students in 25 different countries, they […]

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