Dorado Alerts
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Smoke begins to rise from the house. Dorado barks to alert the family that there is trouble. When they hear the barking, Dorado’s family knows that something is wrong. While Dorado’s owner calls 911 for emergency help, Dorado sniffs out the appropriate exit route. He jumps up to test the door handle with his paw. The knob is warm, but not hot. Dorado barks three times to alert his owner that this is the right door to use. The family makes a swift exit from the house and waits outside in the yard for the fire trucks to arrive. Because Dorado is trained in rescue procedures, Dorado’s owner and his family are able to safely escape the house.