Illingworth Research are sponsoring a Medical Detection Dog (MDD). These specialist dogs are trained to detect the odour of human diseases such as cancer in samples of urine, breath, and swabs. The gorgeous black lab, who we have named Bear (after our mascot Illingworth Bear) is currently in training to become a Medical Alert Assistance dog.
Bear is yet to be assigned a condition as he is in the early stages of training. We are delighted to be supporting such important work regardless of the condition he specialises in and look forward to sharing regular ‘pupdates’ of Bear on his journey to becoming a fully-fledged Medical Alert Assistance dog!
Bear is progressing well and mastering the basics (sit, in your bed etc). One minor issue at this stage - he is being told off for sleeping on the furniture!!
Training to be a Medical Alert Assistance Dog left Bear tired after an exciting day of learning how to be a lifesaver.
Medical Detection Dogs Charity: 'Bear is having a lovely time with his socialiser family, learning some of the basics like recall, heelwork and self-control, as well as the comfiest sleeping positions.'
Bear recently turned 6 months old and is already making good progress with his training! He will soon be allocated his red 'in training' coat.
Medical Detection Dogs Charity: "Bear's home is in the village of Bugbrooke in Northamptonshire, where he lives with a couple and their three children - the setting for the start of his journey to becoming a Medical Detection Dog. Bear has a very laid back nature and his general training is progressing well. He attends regular training classes - some via digital means during lockdown - with his fellow assistance dogs in training and has a very good level of basic obedience".
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Great shot of Bear mid sprint from Medical Detection Dogs Charity! When he's not busy training to be a Medical Alert Assistance dog he loves to run, play, cuddle and eat!
