About this episode
During World War I, dogs weren't just mascots — they served medical, rescue, and messaging roles. In this historical episode of Dog Works Radio , we dive into the role of mercy dogs in WWI, their training, and how their legacy lives on in canine units today. • Origins & missions of mercy dog units • Training, deployment, and challenges • Famous stories & heroic acts • How the legacy influences modern K9 units Segments & timestamps: 00:00 Origins 04:50 Training & deployments 12:30 Heroic stories 18:45 Legacy & takeaways Products I Use for Dog Works Radio My equipment: • SHURE SM7B Mic • Rodecaster Pro II audio production studio • Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones • Elgato Wave Mic Arm Pro Recommended resources: • Captivate.fm podcast hosting, distribution, analytics, and monetization • Keap CRM • Riverside.FM • Hindenburg Pro recording and editing Note: these may contain affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of any product you buy when using my link. Dog Works Radio is a podcast education show brought to you by Dog Works Radio and is hosted by Nicole Forto. If you enjoy the show, I'd love for you to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast app! And please let your friends and other podcasters know they can listen for free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts , as well as their preferred podcast app.