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MSAR - Service Dogs MSAR provides and trains world class dogs for:
1. Service Dogs (Disabilities)
2. Police/Sar/Military MSAR Elite Service Dogs
3. MSAR Facility Service Dogs
4.

MSAR Elite Service Dogs is an organization that was started by the Canadian First Nations. MSAR provides and trains world-class dogs to serve the following needs:

1. MSAR Working Dogs for local, national and international service
2. MSAR Dog Training
5. Board & Training

MSAR is an independent Non-Government Organization (NGO) with Certified Dog Trainers in 13 countries across the globe. T

hey are the only agency directed by aboriginal elders, advisors and First Nation leadership. MSAR partners with like-minded agencies to deliver and operate programs and services. At MSAR we understand what it’s like to live with debilitating disabilities, illnesses, and problems that are out of our control. Our service dogs are reliable companions in increasing safety and quality of life that have not only been trained by extremely well educated and talented trainers but also by people who understand you. Each of our dogs is taken through 3 levels of certification to ensure that they are, without a doubt, ready to take on whatever is thrown at them. MSAR provides working dogs to police, military and private companies including - but not limited to, search & rescue, police K9’s, attack dogs, explosives, narcotics, etc.. MSAR is a highly decorated Search & Rescue Tech organization and has had six service dogs nominated and two inducted into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame as ‘Service Dog of the Year’. Certified Master Dog Trainer, George Leonard was the first 1st responder in Canada with a service dog and over the years has developed the PTSD Service Dog training for the entire industry. To learn more about MSAR Service Dogs visit http://msar.ca

RED Shirt Friday...Support our Troops...A very little known story about two Canadian Armed Forces members. Retired Sgt S...
30/08/2024

RED Shirt Friday...Support our Troops...A very little known story about two Canadian Armed Forces members. Retired Sgt Sylvie Boudreau and WO Fran MacTaggart. They were also honoured with an invite to a state dinner with the Queen...a little bird mentioned that both members thought someone was playing a joke when PM Chretien's office called...Thank-you for your Service and Sacrifice

In October 1992, I was serving under, 2 Service Battalion's Transportation Company based out of CFB Petawawa, when my company was tasked to United Nations Transitional Authority Cambodia. I was one of twelve section commanders to be selected to go for a period of 6 months. The Canadian Contingent was under the command of LCol Focsaneanu and the company was lead by Maj. St-Cyr.

Our main task as a transportation company was to help support the upcoming elections. Delivering various cargo was our main objective. The cargo we had to transport across the country varied from food supplies, fuel, generators, voting equipment and even pillows. Our job was not easy since not only did we not know the countryside but also the roads were all in disrepair. Either mines or mortar shells had destroyed most of all the available roads to us. This made it hard to travel short or long distances because we were limited to a speed of 30-50 kpH. Keep in mind that the live stock and mopeds also used the same bad roads. All of this traveling had to be done by daylight for fear of being shot at by the Khmer Rouge. Never the less we accomplished many convoys with minimum incidents.

Since our resupply missions had to be done by air or waterways considering not all locations were accessible by land. This meant loading up helicopters and boats to get our deliveries to their destinations and so on 27 Feb. 93, I was tasked by MWO Gapp to es**rt WO Frances MacTaggart on her resupply mission to Stung Treng. In Cambodia it was SOP (standing operating procedure) to travel in pairs at all times. The actual task was quite easy; we were only going to be deployed from Camp Canada for no more then 6 hrs.

We then boarded an MI-26 #93 flight 253 (Russian helicopter). The crew was comprised of 5 Russian civilians hired on by Skylink to fly for UNTAC. The rest of the passengers included WO MacTaggart and I, the only two Canadians and the only two women aboard, 2 Chinese soldiers, 4 Polish soldiers and 1 Cambodian translator for a total of 14 people.

The chopper departed the Phnom Penh airport at approximately 0830 hrs. without a hitch. WO MacTaggart and I were sitting in a small compartment located directly behind the cockpit. From our location we could see the crew and by looking through a door we could also see the cargo hold and the remainder of the passengers. The cargo area also contained a 5-ton truck carrying 45 gallon drums of kerosene, which was by no means secured properly in the chopper.

As we were nearing the Stung Treng airstrip, I was looking out of a small window video taping another helicopter that was also landing at the airstrip (MI-17, a smaller helicopter then ours) . WO MacTaggart was just sitting on a small bench looking out as well. Everything seemed to be going rather well during our flight. The crew members were going about their business without any problem, or so we thought. All of a sudden the Warrant looked at me and said with great concern " Something is wrong with this helicopter, it's making funny noises" . She had previously flown in the same type of choppers so she had an idea what they should sound like.

At 1030 hrs. on the 27 Feb. 93, flight 253 dropped out of the sky from a height of 250 meters. The MI-26 hit the runways with such force that the tail section broke off on impact. It sent the rest of the burning helicopter skidding down the airstrip on its right side. When it finally stopped moving, most of us were scattered throughout the wreckage because we did not have any seat belts. WO MacTaggart and I landed on the floor, on top of each other along with one of the Polish soldier who was on top of us. We both looked at each other and asked simultaneously if we were all right. The only way that we could have noticed anything wrong with us would have been if a limb had been missing. The adrenaline was just rushing through our bodies. We did not have much time since it was quite evident that we were in extreme danger. The chopper still had most of fuel cargo and was already ablaze.

As soon as we could, we got to our feet and looked around to see what our situation was. A Chinese soldier was totally buried under the cargo. For as long as I live, I will never forget his facial expression asking us for help. He was pleading with us to get him out of his precarious position. By then the smoke was thickening in the cargo hold, time was of the essence. When the Warrant went to help him out, the pilot came at us with his arms in the air urging us to get out. The pilot was also hurt; he was bleeding from a gash to forehead and was also missing a part of the left knee. But never the less, the WO remained there, trying to free the soldier. With help from the pilot, they were trying to pull out the soldier. While I was attempting to get out of the wreckage, I came upon the copilot who was unconscious. I pulled him out to safety and dragged him away from the chopper. While I was dragging him away, I saw that he was missing his shoes. His feet were actually becoming a bloody mess from the surface of the runway. This had to be a bad dream. But nonetheless I managed to get him to safety away from the current inferno.

While all of this was going on, I had lost track of WO MacTaggart who was still inside of the wreckage. From the outside, the helicopter looked extremely bad, the flames were everywhere and a thick black smoke covered the area. I screamed for her to get out of there since it was about to blow up. The pilot finally came out and she was the last one to come into view. The only exit available was a small cockpit window that we all had to crawl through. With her was a limp Chinese soldier.

By this time, the uninjured ones had left the burning wreckage running without looking back. Only a few of us remained behind with the injured ones. We did first aid until a small pickup truck and an ambulance came to take the most injured people. With all the commotion, the rescue personnel forgot about WO MacTaggart and I. Seeing that, we proceeded on foot to the makeshift terminal which was operated by the Dutch Battalion. We got as far as a 150 meters when the whole thing blew up, this time destroying what ever was left of it.

The shock from the blast was so strong that from our position, we felt the heat and the concussion from the explosion. All we could do was hold on to each other and think about how grateful we were to be standing there in one piece. This chain of events took place within a few minutes, but it seemed like an eternity at the time.

Once we reached the tent where all the bystanders were, people began asking us if we had just been passengers from the blown up chopper. We confirmed that we had been aboard the helicopter. The look on their faces was of total amazement that we had just walked away from the now totally destroyed aircraft. We had strangers coming to us and hugging and kissing us. After a while the ambulance then took us to a makeshift hospital that was manned by the Indian contingent. We were treated for our cuts and abrasions. That night at about 20:30 hr., we were air lifted back to Camp Canada by a French Puma (French helicopter used to fly low night operations to evade oncoming fire from the Khmer Rouge)


There was no lost of life in the crash of MI26. A Chinese soldier sustained the worst injuries, his spine gave away when he was pried from under the cargo. A Polish soldier received severe burns to his back from his uniform shirt catching on fire. In total 5 occupant were severely injured but none that proved fatal.

After investigation it was proved that the crash was due to pilot error.

For our actions during the crash, WO Frances MacTaggart and I were awarded the Medal of Bravery the 16 June 1997 in Ottawa. The Air Force Association also awarded us with "Air Marshal C. Roy Slemon Award" for Air women of the year in Oct. 1998.

A public announcement for dogs ….From the dog file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Pro...
30/08/2024

A public announcement for dogs ….
From the dog file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

Photo of the day …… “I here by make you my human”.  This adorable pup is enjoying the day and getting wellsocialized to ...
30/08/2024

Photo of the day …… “I here by make you my human”. This adorable pup is enjoying the day and getting well
socialized to become a service dog
From the dog file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the dog file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog https:/...
29/08/2024

From the dog file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the oldies file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog http...
29/08/2024

From the oldies file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

Remember…..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog https://msarservi...
29/08/2024

Remember…..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the hmmm...lizzard file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service ...
29/08/2024

From the hmmm...lizzard file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the cat file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog https:/...
29/08/2024

From the cat file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Fran Henderson, Donna Wiegand, Mackey Pitts, Craig Staab, John Moorcroft, Ed Hect...
29/08/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Fran Henderson, Donna Wiegand, Mackey Pitts, Craig Staab, John Moorcroft, Ed Hector, Scott Deyo, Deborah Norris Collins, Jonlo Prim, Monica Anastasi, Kriss Holland, Kim McCarty, Jade Bedford, Sharon D Blasko, Mega Rahimin, Dennis Syphrett, Ria Teughels, Elsie Kalyn, Joan Wright, Dondi E Durnin-Opala, Melody Black, Bobby Diehl, Mariana Lötter, Kenneth Dawson, Jānis Baumanis, Harry Butcher Jr.

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

From the life with dogs file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service ...
28/08/2024

From the life with dogs file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the cooking file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog htt...
28/08/2024

From the cooking file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

MSAR for the love of the dogs.You never forget them ….as they are always loved.For the love of dogsRemember …..Important...
28/08/2024

MSAR for the love of the dogs.
You never forget them ….as they are always loved.
For the love of dogs
Remember …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

From the Canadian file …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service dog ht...
28/08/2024

From the Canadian file …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

So very true ….. for me it is an honour to be in care of such a beautiful creation. MSAR for the love of dogs.For the lo...
28/08/2024

So very true ….. for me it is an honour to be in care of such a beautiful creation. MSAR for the love of dogs.
For the love of dogs
Remember …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

Photo of the day …… the little guy ran out of steam and is taking a nap. This future superhero just joined out service d...
28/08/2024

Photo of the day …… the little guy ran out of steam and is taking a nap. This future superhero just joined out service dog candidate program.
For the love of dogs
Remember …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

Facility Dog Doug being silly...he knows how to make people smile …thank-you George for doing such an awesome job with h...
28/08/2024

Facility Dog Doug being silly...he knows how to make people smile …thank-you George for doing such an awesome job with his training...
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

For the love of dogsRemember …..Important Links and Information 1. How to get a service dog  - Process to get a service ...
28/08/2024

For the love of dogs
Remember …..
Important Links and Information
1. How to get a service dog - Process to get a service dog
https://msarservicedogs.com/the-process-to-get-a-service.../
2. Need to board your dog or get training for behaviourial issues
Board and Train
https://msarservicedogs.com/msar-board-train/
3. Turn your dog into a service dog - Owner Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/owner-trainer-program/
4. How to become a service dog trainer - Certified Master Dog Trainer Program
https://msarservicedogs.com/certified-trainer-program/
5. Service Cats
https://msarservicedogs.com/service-cats/
MSAR services offered: service dogs, facility dogs, dog training, dog board and training, working dogs and family dogs
MSAR also provides certification for service cats
MSAR's head office is in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and has trainers in most provinces and does provide service / working / and guardian dogs outside the country around the world.

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