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Brazilian study determines factors affecting a deer’s ability to learn to respond to commands

After judging their reactivity to each of these processes, the researchers tried to teach the deer several commands, ...
Science Daily

Trained dogs can sniff out a deadly deer disease

A study has demonstrated that pet dogs could be trained to sniff out chronic wasting disease, a deadly ailment that affects deer. The proof-of-concept investigation suggests detection dogs could be an ...
KSL

Snow Squad: Deer Valley Ski Patrol demonstrates avalanche rescue dogs' intense training, drills

PARK CITY — Utah has had its share of dangerous avalanche conditions this winter. When an avalanche hits, first responders have mere minutes to rescue anyone buried. Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski ...
ABC4 Utah

‘It keeps him alive’: Deer Valley avalanche rescue dog celebrates 15th season

Susan Anderson, ski patroller at Deer Valley Resort, began training her dog, Ninja, to be an avalanche rescue dog when he was just seven weeks old. The 2025-2026 season marks his 15th season on the ...