Meet the Dogs of SHOT Show 2019

Dogs of SHOT Show 2019
June 29, 2019  
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Service dogs, working dogs, support dogs — there were war dogs all over SHOT Show this year. Though we call ’em war dogs because almost all of them, in some way, is connected to military or LE/CT service, we’re aware that isn’t strictly the correct term for such canines. We just like the way it sounds. Anyway, here’s a look at ’em.

Updated and republished 6-29-19

Living the Dog Life at SHOT

I overheard someone complaining about being at the SHOT show. They said it was just  “full of guns or parts you can’t buy yet, girls you can’t date, and dogs you can’t pet.”
 
I suppose this guy had a point.  I mean, I wasn’t trying to pick up girls, but I sure didn’t have much trouble with the dogs.  A short conversation with the owner or handler followed by asking for permission to pet, and I was living the DOG life at SHOT.  I can’t help myself, I’ve been around dogs my entire life. I was lucky to volunteer many years at shelters, work with some amazing dog trainers, and even spent time learning Schutzhund training with some amazing K9 officers.
 
It seemed like there were far more dogs this year compared to the last three. But maybe I was just dialed into focusing on them to assemble this pictorial. It ended up getting hectic and I had to resort to using my ancient iPhone for some of the photos since everyone was busy and on their way somewhere. I wish I could tell you the name of every dog and handler that I met, but there was no way that was going to happen. There were just too many. I met dogs that were there working security or were there to promote a business or organization. I also met dogs who came to support their owners.

K9 Officers and their Trainers

I can share with you the names of some of the companies and organizations I met when engaging in conversation with the handlers.  Check ’em out if you work with K9’s or if you’re just interested in supporting some good folks doing great work with dogs.
 
Rescue 22 mission, a group dedicated to solving the problems of veteran suicide by pairing veterans with trained service, therapy, and/or support dogs.  You can learn more about them at https://www.rescue22foundation.org.
Rescue 22; Dogs of SHOT

Rescue 22.

 
SOWW and Baden K­9  work together to provide needed service dogs to U.S. Military Special Operations Forces veterans. Baden K­9 provides advanced training. This includes (but is not limited to) service dogs, family protection dogs, and law enforcement or military animals. They provide one-on-one training that is specific to each dog and its owner. This ensures that all clients receive the best training from someone with years of hands-­on experience.
 
SOWW, in partnership with Baden K­9, provides the deserving recipient with a trained animal and necessary handler training. This comes at no expense to the Operator. Initial training travel costs are also included. You can learn more about each of these organizations by clicking on their websites below.
 
Baden K9 service dogs with their trainers at 2019 SHOT Show.

Baden K9 service dogs with their trainers at 2019 SHOT Show.

 
Baden-K9 Dogs of SHOT 2019
Baden-K9-SHOT-Show-resting
You can follow Chief Bronson and his dog Axl Rose­ Canine on Facebook.

 

Chief Bronson and K9 Axl Rose at SHOT

Chief Bronson and K9 Axl Rose at SHOT.

Below: William and his pup from Doggie Camel Pack, sporting the ultimate Pet Hydration System.  Instagram.

 

Doggie Camel Pack Pup using the Ultimate Hydration System

Doggie Camel Pack Pup using the Ultimate Pet Hydration System.

Rex Specs shows off their cool new K9 Vision System.  It’s a POV visual feedback and audio communication system. Working dog teams use it to collect real­time information that aids in making strategic and tactical decisions.

Learn more at https://www.rexspecs.com.

Rex Spex K9 Vision System

Rex Spex sporting the K9 Vision System.

Dogs of Shot Pictorial

I got a lot of K9 officer and service dog photos.  Enjoy!

Dogs of SHOT, Helicopter

Dogs of SHOT; DarkStormNorm

*Edit, June 2019 – we just learned that “Dark Storm Norm” will be at TRIGGRcon this year too. Follow him on Instagram, @darkstormnorm

Dark Storm Norm

Dogs of SHOT - Plush Pack

Dogs of SHOT - K9 Vision System

Dogs of SHOT - Charlie

Patched SHOT Show K9

K9 officer with trainer

K9 Dogs of SHOT

K9 Dogs of SHOT

Dogs of SHOT - Husky

Dogs-of-SHOT-range-day

Dogs of SHOT with Trainer

Dogs of SHOT Photo Session

Dogs of SHOT - Visor

Dogs of SHOT - in a carrier

K9 officer resting at SHOT

Sleepy K9 officer at SHOT

Dogs of SHOT - alert

Dogs of SHOT German Shepherd profile

Dogs of SHOT - tired

K9 Officer at 2019 SHOT Show

Like what you see here? You might like our “Some Dogs are Grunts” article.

‘cuz it’s true.

Take a look at “Mug Shots for Mutts” too, or the review we did on Rex Specs waaaaaay back a long time ago.

Hell, for that matter check out our review of the Sport K9 Harness.

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Sara Liberte

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About the Author

Sara Liberte is a 100% indisputable adventuress. She's a graduate of the Montserrat College of Art and the Unofficial University of Offroad Literal Cross-Country Journeying (itself associated with the famous "School of Hard Knocks"). A photographer/videographer of supreme talent and utter disregard for inclement weather, arduous conditions, or little things like the law of averages, Sara is an eleutheromaniac who loves firearms, motorsports, motorcycles and…well, all vehicles, really, as long as they’re the kind that gets dirty and generates adrenaline. She travels the US in a van called the Dodge Mahal, dog at her side (he also rides in her motorcycle sidecar). If you need to find her, you’ll have to look outside. Try moto-events, mountain ranges, or firearms classes. She runs the website Garage Girls and is the author of "How to Repair and Maintain American V-Twin Motorcycles", "1000 Biker Tattoos", and other works. Her work has appeared in Easy Riders Magzine, In The Wind, Hot Bike, Street Chopper, IronWorks, Cycle Source, RECOIL Magazine, OFFGRID Magazine, and many other places. What more is there to say?

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