There are no machines made which can match dogs’ special abilities. They are used in all branches of military service. Military Working Dogs is a presentation which will provide more information about their amazing accomplishments. Jason Dunn, dog handler while in the Marine Corps will be at the American Legion Memorial Building on Sunday, March 17, 2 pm. He joined the Marine Corp immediately after graduating high school shortly after the war on terror began. He served through multiple deployments. Jason’s presentation will tell about characteristics of military working dogs, their training, jobs they perform, special equipment provided and more. He will also talk about training for handlers and share some of his experiences. Working together, a dog develops a high level of obedience, discipline and amazing skills.

As a child Jason had a fascination with animals, how they behaved and how they were trained. He put that fascination to work when he followed a family tradition of a long line of military service. Now retired, he continues to use his knowledge and skills in a dog training business and with his own dog. Jason’s family dog is a 3-year-old German Shepherd. Freya has learned to follow numerous commands off leash.

Atlantic Rock Island Society Enterprise (ARISE) sponsors monthly programs held at the American Legion Memorial Building located at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic. Everyone is welcome and there is no fee. The Building is handicapped accessible. For more information see www.ariseAtlantic.org.