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Meet Scout - Victim Assistance Dog in Training

Born: March 4, 2023

Scout's main job is to be trained to comfort crime victims and witnesses when they are in the office and help them to reduce their stress. It has been documented that crime victims open up and feel more comfortable while merely in the presence of a loving dog.

Workday:

  • Training
  • Snores all day long to keep Officer Tucker awake 
  • Greets everyone in the office to try to get some treats

Training:

  • Puppy class
  • Obedience class for advance skills

In Progress Training:

  • CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, CGC is an AKC (American Kennel Club) sponsored program designed to recognize and award the CGC title to dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. This is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners for dogs. This course will prepare you and your dog for the 10-part test to receive the certificate from AKC. 

What does Scout like to do?

  • Chase her sisters
  • Loves eating treats
  • Likes to ride in the car
  • Likes to snore
Scout Flowers: University Police Department-Texas A&M University-San Antonio

 

 

Born: August 26, 2016

Oakley’s main job is to comfort crime victims and witnesses when they are in the office and help them to reduce their stress. It has been documented that crime victims open up and feel more comfortable while merely in the presence of a loving dog.  Oakley loves to walk around campus to visit students, faculty and staff.  He loves to have people pet him.  Oakley is a great liaison for our department.

Workday:

  • Walk and visit folks around campus
  • Takes a nap so I can get some work done
  • Likes going to events and be invited to departments for a visit

Training:

  • Puppy class
  • Obedience class for advance skills
  • CANINE GOOD CITIZEN, CGC is an AKC (American Kennel Club) sponsored program designed to recognize and award the CGC title to dogs that have good manners at home and in the community. This is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners for dogs. This course will prepare you and your dog for the 10-part test to receive the certificate from AKC. 

What does Oakley like to do?

  • Visit with people
  • Play with his football and hedgehog
  • Loves to eat, #1 thing to do
  • #2 is taking naps