The purpose of this document is to provide basic information pertinent to successfully managing the health and welfare of the Department of Defense (DOD) Military Working Dogs (MWD). The material is directed toward Army Veterinary Corps veterinarians and animal care technicians, both military and civilian, that have primary responsibility for the care of these animals. However, it may be useful to others who work within the working dog community such as handlers, kennel masters (KM), dog-owning unit commanders, MWD program managers, and civilian veterinarians not employed by the Army providing care for MWDs and other federal working dogs.