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Volume 17 • Issue 11 • NOVEMBER 2022
American Academy of Canine Water Rescue By Susan Spisak
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n August 13th, Rockland’s Museum of Maritime Pets hosted a Canine Water Rescue demonstration at Snow Marine Park. It was presented by the 501(3)(c) organization, American Academy of Canine Water Rescue, based out of Southborough, MA. Their certified instructors, George Abraham, Kate Abraham, Artemis Tsagarakis, and Maria Gray, the founder and president, participated with their three Newfies and German Shepherd. While demonstrating several rescue techniques, it was apparent that safety for their dogs and themselves is paramount. The Academy’s mission is to bring the intensive training techniques from the organization, SICS, Scuola Italiana Cani Salvataggio, The Italian
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