Bomb detection K-9, therapy dog and most adorable mascot. These are just some of the titles for working canines at the university — and the pups are all pretty cute at their jobs too.
Everyone loves dogs. And for that reason alone, we set out to capture the personalities of the dogs of SDSU through photographs. Each dog has a job — some official and some not — and contributes to the ecosystem of SDSU in their own way. Want to share a photo of your SDSU pup? Tag us @SDSU for a chance to be featured.
Caddie
Job: Psychiatric service dog Breed: Rhodesian ridgeback and pit bull mix Handler: Donna Ross, associate professor at the College of Education
Kira
Job: Bomb detection K-9 with the University Police Department Breed: German shorthaired pointer Handler: Sgt. Paul McClain
Winston
Job: Bomb detection K-9 with the University Police Department Breed: Labrador retriever Handler: Ofc. Patrick Reichardt
Luna
Job: Therapy dog for Counseling & Psychology Services Breed: Cavapoo Handler: Cristina Antonucci, licensed psychologist in Counseling & Psychology Services
Kafka
Job: Mascot at the James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence Breed: Labradoodle Handler: Aaron Elkins, director and associate professor at James Silberrad Brown Center for Artificial Intelligence
Bella
Job: PTSD service dog Breed: English shepherd Handler: Stefani Skiendziel, SDSU senior and work study at the Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center