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Meet Our Dogs
Charitable number: 866765423 RR0001

Did You Know...?

Dog's noses are always wet. We think that this sheen of moisture acts almost like Velcro, trapping scent molecules as they waft by. Along with the sticky mucus in the nasal passages, this allows dogs to collect and store large numbers of passing molecules.

Like the strong bond of friendship and trust that exists between any dog and their caregiver, the bond between MDD dogs and handlers is very strong. This is important because they will work as a team for a minimum of 5 years. And moreover, every day, their lives depend on each other.
For the dogs, finding explosives is a game, so the handler must be alert to any inconsistencies in the dog's actions. Dogs are just like you and I, in the sense that they can become bored, sick, or even be having an off day. The handlers have to make sure that their dogs are in top shape every day that they do this important work. Matching each dog with a handler of the right temperament is critical.

Our Mine Detection Dogs

Jimmy
Named for Cpl. James Hayward Arnal who was killed in Afghanistan July 18, 2008. Funds were raised through the efforts of his mother Wendy Hayward. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in southern Afghanistan.

Wesley
Named by the staff of the University of Winnipeg. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in Bosnia.

Sapper
Named by the key donor, the Rotary Club of Toronto. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in southern Afghanistan.

Agnes Jane
Named at an event hosted by Rotarian Tod Wright. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in Bosnia.

Brian
Named in memory of Brian Isfeld, father of Mark Isfeld. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in Bosnia, working together with Carol and Izzy.

Carol
Named in memory of Carol Isfeld, mother of Mark Isfeld and the creator of the Izzy Doll. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in Bosnia, working together with Brian and Izzy.

Izzy
Named in memory of MCpl. Mark R. Isfeld. A Canadian peacekeeper killed in Croatia in 1994. Currently undergoing training in Bosnia. Will then be deployed in Bosnia, working together with Brian and Carol.

Paul
Named in memory of Cpl. Paul Davis who was killed in Afghanistan March 2, 2006. Currently working in southern Afghanistan.

Jeff
Named in memory of Master Cpl. Jeffrey Walsh who was killed in Afghanistan August 9, 2006. Currently working in southern Afghanistan.

Boomer
Named in memory of Cpl. Andrew Eykelenboom who was killed in Afghanistan August 11, 2006. Currently working in southern Afghanistan.

Trooper
Named by the key donor, Crestwood School in Edmonton. Currently working in Bosnia.

Victor
Named in honour of Inspector Victor Josey of the RCMP for his role in international peacekeeping. Currently working in Bosnia.

Rémi
Named in honour of Rémi Bujold who served as Chairman of the Canadian Landmine Foundation from 2001-2006. Currently working in Bosnia.

Louis
Named in honour of Cst. Louis Gignac, of the Quebec City Police, for his role in international peacekeeping. Currently working in Bosnia.

Layla
Named by a student to recognised school support for MDD training.Currently working in Bosnia.

Nightingale
Named in honour of key donor, Nightingale House of Elmwood School in Ottawa. Currently working in Bosnia.

Pax
Named by a young girl in Toronto as the winner of the "I Need a Name Contest" and primarily funded by the Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program. Currently working in Bosnia.

Alex and Fanny
Named by the key donor - Three Dog Bakery. After working for two years, Fanny became ill and, while she has recovered, was retired and is currently living with her handler in Bosnia. Unfortunately Alex also became ill and had to be put down. His handler Zarko reflects on the loss of Alex at the end of Three Interviews in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Click here to view the section on Youtube.

Mine Detection Dogs save lives.
 
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