Highly trained dogs for adoption (home, living, military)

[sapphire]

I met a guy last night that trains dogs at Lackland--very expensive dogs, but for whatever reason they are dropped before completing the training program. These are dogs that would make great companions, or great guard dogs. They put them up for adoption (free) to the general public now--police departments across the country get first dibs, but any left over can be adopted by anyone. Just letting you know in case you or anyone is looking for a well-behaved $5000-$10000 dog!

Lackland Air Force Base - 341st MWD

[TXtrkgrl]

Thanks for the link.
I added it to my faves.

[hadleyzoo]

A lady I worked with at Fort Sam actually was in the foster program. They take them in as puppies and help socialize them with people, other animals, etc and give them some basic training (sit, stay, no, etc). They get all the dog food, kennel, and all the other medical needs the dog requires through the program. At about 1 year of age or so, they have to give the dog back and he/she goes in to the official training program to be bomb sniffers, drug sniffers, whatever. Well, her last dog got dropped from the program and they are then put up for adoption. So definitely check them out! These dogs have been socialized to people, different surroundings, other animals, and also know a lot of commands.

[magnitude10]

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[Verio]

Ooooh I like this link. Wife and I are looking for a lab right now. I wonder how they will be with the kids though.

[hadleyzoo]

Verio--many of the dogs are fostered by families prior to attending their official training program. I know of 2 people who adopted "wash outs" and have been very very happy.

[Verio]

I'm not entirely sure that the information on that site is accurate anymore. We've emailed the MWD email address, no response. I've called the contact number, only to receive a voicemail repeatedly. The voicemail lists an email contact number, that gets bounced back as undeliverable.

Anyone know of a real contact in that department?

Thanks

[hadleyzoo]

Go to this thread: //www.city-data.com/forum/san-a...ng-foster.html

Email is: 341TRSPP@us.af.mil

Note this is an organizational email box so you may not get an immediate response--it may take a couple days (at least it does w/ my organization's box).

[Rottnboys]

We adopted our black lab through the program at Lackland - she was our foster for her first year - and when she didn't meet the minimum requirements medically, she was discharged and we got first right of refusal on adopting her. She is AMAZING - and all of these dogs are well socialized, highly exposed to all kinds of environmental stimuli and very well adjusted to spending time 'alone' as well.

I will say - that anyone adopting one of these dogs needs to keep in mind, these dogs were bred to WORK - and our female at 7 years of age has a toy drive and level of determination unlike any dog we've ever owned. She is focused, driven, high energy, happy, and OBSESSED with retrieving - to the point that if we remove all her toys, she will find a gum wrapper and bring it to you and place it on your leg, hoping you will 'throw it' - she can entertain herself for HOURS dropping items into our pool, and diving to the bottom to retrieve them. She is AMAZING....but she would not do well as a speed bump in a quiet home....she is very much "ON" and "Ready" She's only really decided she has a 'warm/fuzzy' side for people in the last couple years - she was pretty intense her first 5 years or so. She's always been wonderful with people - but until recently, she saw people as her avenue to work, not really as sources of affection.

We will definitely adopt another dog from this program in the future....because this is the type of dog we like to share our home with....but if you prefer a mild/quiet dog who is content to lay at your feet each evening during tv time....one of these military dogs might not be the best choice