Mercy Dogs: How Dogs Served in World War I and Saved Lives

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.