At a San Antonio military dog hospital, pups too old or worn out for further work get rehab care to ready them for adoption. And out of honor and respect, all dogs are given an honorary rank one notch above that of their human handlers.
Dogs fly in from all over the world for treatment at the U.S. military’s working dog hospital in San Antonio, where being treated like a dog isn’t so badAt thein San Antonio, Texas, some patients are so eager to start daily exercises that they body slam the clinic’s doors. Rewards for good behavior include squeeze toys and frozen chicken chunks.hundreds are treated each year in San Antonio.
The dogs get premium treatment because they have important jobs, such as patrolling military bases, finding hidden explosives or searching for illegal drugs. They are known as “canine tactical athletes” or “four-legged war fighters.” After a stroll on a grassy patch outside, he was sent for a session on the underwater treadmill. The water provides buoyancy, taking some weight off Qqasi’s wounded leg.
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