More than a dozen cute pups lined up on the front lawn of Naperville Fire Station No. 7 Friday to train with firefighters, loud noises, and fire trucks to help provide comfort to people impacted by tragedy.
The dogs and their trainers took part in HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response training for the Midwest region to prepare partners on both ends of the leash to respond to high-stress situations.
Training to be on the scene
“The time that they’re on scene can be longer, travel can be more cumbersome or varied, and the work can be much more fluid and intense,” explained HOPE AACS Board of Directors Representative Angie Moe.
The dogs met with firefighters, got familiar with fire trucks and ambulances, and trained to be calm when sirens go off…