Good Dogs Go to the Airport

Imagine being at an airport, bored and frustrated, and you see a parade of very good boys on a field trip. You're in luck! That was the scene recently at the San Diego International Airport when a group of students from Canine Support Teams showed up for class. These golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers are in training to become service dogs, and a day at the airport is part of their education. The dogs are there to get familiar with an airport, the crowds, and the special features like security. They also got to board a plane to see what that's all about. Around 80% of these dogs will eventually be paired with veterans. The service dogs will help enable those with disabilities to travel, when that may have been impossible before. (via Fark)