Shay Maimoni, an Israeli-born dog trainer and former IDF soldier, founded Pawz 4 Heroes, a nonprofit that rescues and trains shelter dogs in the U.S. to serve as service dogs for Israeli veterans. After seeing the impact of war and learning about high U.S. shelter euthanasia rates, he launched WooF Dogs, a successful training business now active for over 15 years. His brother runs WooF Dogs Israel, supporting dog placements and trainer certification.
Atlas is the first service dog to be trained to assist a Parkinson’s disease patient. He helps his owner with a variety of tasks including helping with his mobility. When he is not working he is a loyal and loving pet. Atlas was featured on the Discovery Channel Tv show “Animal Planet’s” Collar of Duty.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – There was a scare in the air at 20,000 feet as a woman went into diabetic shock on a flight to West Palm Beach, but her four-legged friend proved to be a lifesaver.
On Saturday, May 19th Subaru of Pembroke Pines were extending their hosPETality to all fur parents and their pawfect companions as they hosted the 3rd Annual Dog Appreciation Pawty.
Shay Maimoni talks to his dogs in Hebrew. But for Maimoni, who trained dogs while serving in the Israel Defense Force’s Special Operations K9 Unit, it’s all about the dog’s language.
