Bark Busters, the world’s largest dog training company, has teamed up with SPCA International  to help support Operation Baghdad Pups, a program that provides assistance to servicemen who wish to transport an animal from the war zone in the Middle East to their home in the United States.

Under the collaboration, Bark Busters dog behavioral therapists will donate their training services to the animals and their caregivers to help them adjust to their new surroundings back home.

"These service men and women have all answered the call for our country,” explained Liam Crowe, CEO of Bark Busters. “Partnering with SPCA International to help these animals and our troops is an honor for us. We’re more than happy to provide the assistance and training for Operation Baghdad Pups.”

Bark Busters will assist SPCA International in the screening, handling, and training of the dogs in the program. In addition, Bark Busters will provide "Welcome Home Kits" -- with goodies and training aids -- for the dogs and their caregivers.

SPCA International launched Operation Baghdad Pups in 2007 to help military personnel transport back home the animals they befriend in the war zone. Every animal in the program must already have a committed home before being accepted. SPCA International covers all expenses through donations from supporters.

The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the abuse of animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world.

Bark Busters started in Australia in 1989 and came to the United States in 2000. It has trained nearly 400,000 dogs worldwide.

(Photo: K-Pot was sent home and now lives with the sister of the Army medic who rescued him; photo courtesy of SPCA International.)