A Special Canine's Distinguished Career Recognized by American Kennel Club
In a celebration of canine expertise, the American Kennel Club has honored a remarkable dog named Maple from Michigan. The talented terrier's extraordinary nose and unwavering dedication to her work have earned her a special place among law enforcement and conservation efforts.
Maple, accompanied by her owner Dr. Sue Stejskal, will receive an award for their joint achievements, which span over a decade of collaboration. Stejskal described Maple as "a dog that does whatever I ask her to do, with such enthusiasm and finesse." The dynamic duo has worked together in various capacities, including detecting bed bugs and solving cold cases with the St. Joseph County's Sheriff's Office in Michigan.
Following her service, Maple transitioned to a new role using her exceptional sense of smell to save honeybees. In partnership with researchers at Michigan State University, Stejskal trained Maple to locate highly contagious bacteria that are detrimental to honeybee larvae. This groundbreaking work aims to help protect the world's food supply, which relies heavily on animal pollinators.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that 35% of global food crops depend on these vital pollinators. With her impressive track record, Maple has become an invaluable asset in conservation efforts. Stejskal's admiration for Maple is evident: "She's just an incredible dog."
As Maple continues to use her remarkable talents to help save honeybees, Dr. Stejskal is working towards publishing a training guide to aid other dogs in tracking down the bacteria. The recognition from the American Kennel Club serves as a testament to Maple's enduring legacy and dedication to her craft.
In a celebration of canine expertise, the American Kennel Club has honored a remarkable dog named Maple from Michigan. The talented terrier's extraordinary nose and unwavering dedication to her work have earned her a special place among law enforcement and conservation efforts.
Maple, accompanied by her owner Dr. Sue Stejskal, will receive an award for their joint achievements, which span over a decade of collaboration. Stejskal described Maple as "a dog that does whatever I ask her to do, with such enthusiasm and finesse." The dynamic duo has worked together in various capacities, including detecting bed bugs and solving cold cases with the St. Joseph County's Sheriff's Office in Michigan.
Following her service, Maple transitioned to a new role using her exceptional sense of smell to save honeybees. In partnership with researchers at Michigan State University, Stejskal trained Maple to locate highly contagious bacteria that are detrimental to honeybee larvae. This groundbreaking work aims to help protect the world's food supply, which relies heavily on animal pollinators.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service estimates that 35% of global food crops depend on these vital pollinators. With her impressive track record, Maple has become an invaluable asset in conservation efforts. Stejskal's admiration for Maple is evident: "She's just an incredible dog."
As Maple continues to use her remarkable talents to help save honeybees, Dr. Stejskal is working towards publishing a training guide to aid other dogs in tracking down the bacteria. The recognition from the American Kennel Club serves as a testament to Maple's enduring legacy and dedication to her craft.
, but at the same time, I think it's kinda weird that she only gets this award for doing what she was trained to do in the first place? I mean, Dr. Stejskal has been working with her for over a decade, so what's so special about now?
, but shouldn't we be recognizing people who are actually helping the environment, like scientists or researchers who are studying the impact of climate change? I know Maple's sense of smell is pretty impressive, but it's not exactly groundbreaking work.
I guess you could say Maple's career is the bee's knees... sorry, had to 
... I mean, come on, it's just a dog sniffing around for some bugs! 
Does anyone think about how much work Dr. Stejskal did behind the scenes or if Maple would've actually gotten the job done without her? 
Do we forget about them?
! This dog is literally the ultimate hero - from sniffing out bed bugs to saving honeybees, she's got skills for days 
. It's amazing how much impact one talented terrier can make, and I love that Dr. Stejskal is passionate about sharing her training methods with others 
. The fact that 35% of global food crops rely on pollinators just underscores the importance of this work - we need more dogs like Maple to help protect our planet 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want a dog as awesome as Maple by their side? 
. and using her skills to save honeybees is cool and all, but let's not forget about the environmental impact of commercial beekeeping operations... still, props to Dr. Stejskal for trying to help 
35% of global food crops depend on honeybees? That's wild. And the fact that she got trained by her owner, Dr. Stejskal, is a testament to their amazing partnership 
. And now she's using her superpower nose to save honeybees 
. The work they're doing is so important, not just for the bees but also for our food supply 
. It's awesome to see dogs being used in conservation efforts 
for all the hardworking canines out there too? 
. and now she's using her skills to help save honeybees 
, can you imagine saving the world one sniff at a time? #MapleTheSuperDog #CanineHero #HoneybeeSavior #DogsAreTheBest
, she's got some serious sniffing skills 
!
The work she does is so important for our food supply. I wish more people knew about this talented dog. I'm sure there are many dogs out there with similar skills waiting to be discovered. Maybe Dr. Stejskal can help write that training guide, eh? 
? Don't get me wrong, I'm all about celebrating achievements, but isn't this just a PR stunt to make us feel good about our furry friends? 
. They're the ones doing the hard work, not Maple or Dr. Stejskal.
. Let's just hope she doesn't get too spoiled by all the attention 
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. I mean, 35% of global food crops depend on these little guys, so it's a huge deal what Maple and Dr. Stejskal are doing. The fact that they're making a training guide for other dogs to follow is just genius 
On a serious note, Maple's skills are pretty impressive - who knew dogs could be so useful in law enforcement and conservation? 
And saving honeybees on top of that? Talk about a doggone hero!