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Letter from Lt. Colonel Richardson, dog trainer
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Letter from Lt. Colonel Richardson, dog trainer
Letter from the renowned dog trainers Lt. Colonel Edwin Hautenville Richardson to the Royal Society of Arts, confirming that he would give a lecture for them on the subject of dogs in peace and war. He also makes suggestions about other talks he gave. Richardson was well known for providing guard, sentry and police dogs and lobbied for dogs to be used more widely at the front during the First World War in line with other countries. Eventually, he was asked to set up the British War Dog School at Shoeburyness (later it moved to Lyndhurst in the New Forest) where hundreds of dogs were trained to act as ambulance, sentry and, in particular, messenger dogs with great success. Date: 1924
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Arts Colonel Correspondence Edwin Lecture Lectures Letter Lieutenant Major Renowned Richardson Talks Trained Trainer Trainers 1924
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This photograph features a letter from the esteemed dog trainer, Lt. Colonel Edwin Hautenville Richardson, addressed to the Royal Society of Arts. Dated 1924, the letter confirms his intention to deliver a lecture on the intriguing subject of dogs in peace and war. A pioneer in canine training, Richardson was renowned for providing guard, sentry, and police dogs to various organizations. He passionately advocated for the wider utilization of dogs at the front during the First World War, following the lead of other countries. The letter reveals that Richardson had previously given several talks on related topics, including the role of dogs in the military and their application in various fields. His dedication to the cause resulted in the establishment of the British War Dog School at Shoeburyness in 1917 (later relocated to Lyndhurst in the New Forest). Here, hundreds of dogs were meticulously trained to serve as ambulance, sentry, and, most notably, messenger dogs. Their success on the battlefield was remarkable, with these brave canines saving countless lives and contributing significantly to the war effort. This letter is a testament to Lt. Colonel Richardson's unwavering commitment to the welfare and utilization of dogs in various capacities. His groundbreaking work paved the way for the integration of dogs into military and civilian life, solidifying their role as essential partners in peace and war.
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