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09/10/2025

RIDE ALONG WITH NORTON: What better way to begin the day than with a ride-along with Norton and his handler Richie?

Our pawsitively disciplined wildlife mitigation dog “clocks in” at 7 a.m., heading out to the airfield to create an unwelcoming environment for birds and critters. His presence discourages wildlife from nesting, feeding, and flying around the runway.

While our good boy may appear playful while on the job, know that a strict work and rest routine is maintained to keep him healthy, happy, and working at peak performance.

Norton receives love and appreciation every day for helping keep SBD safe for passengers and planes. He is just fur-bulous.

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01/10/2025

BEAUTIFUL BOY! Norton's fur is mostly black with a peppering of white, so he's getting a shout-out today on .

A typical morning for our beautiful Border Collie is running about 2 miles along the runway to help make it safer for planes by encouraging birds and animals to stay out of the way.

After a hard day’s work, he relaxes and spends time with his favorite SBD handlers and all the other airport staff who love him.

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24/09/2025

FALLING FOR NORTON! Our brown-eyed boy is always dressed for the job. He's smiling because it's time for fall styling. Changing weather and cooler temperatures mean Norton can be outside more doing what he loves best—letting birds and animals know he is the boss of the runway and to stay away!

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23/09/2025

KEEPING SBD SAFE: Did you know Norton is a part of SBD's safety program❓ Our specially trained wildlife mitigation dog supports the airport operations team in performing FAA-mandated daily inspections of the airfield.

Norton's primary role is to discourage birds and animals from visiting the runway to keep it safe for planes, pilots, and passengers. (His secondary role is bringing joy and smiles to everyone he meets).

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14/09/2025

HUG YOUR HOUND! Norton, our wildlife mitigation dog, makes a significant contribution to our airport, customers, and staff. While his primary role is to keep our runway clear of birds and ground-based critters, he brings energy, affection, and smiles to everyone he meets.

We are so lucky to have Norton on our team, and we remind him every day how much we love and care about him!

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29/08/2025

Keeping you Safe: Norton is ready for the three-day holiday weekend ahead. With lots more people and planes flying through Flysbd - San Bernardino International Airport - SBD, our precious pup is leaping into action to chase birds and critters away from the runway.


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06/08/2025

COLOR OUR CANINE: What better way to relax than by coloring between the lines. Norton, our wildlife dog, has his own coloring page and we invite you to brighten his airport world in three simple steps:

1) Download coloring page: https://na2.hubs.ly/y0HwRH0
2) Have fun coloring to your heart's content
3) Share your colorful masterpiece with us by tagging

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Click on the image below to download and print a PDF. Be sure to share your creativity with us. Tag us with

06/08/2025

Happy 3rd bark-day to Breeze Airways at Flysbd - San Bernardino International Airport - SBD. Norton is honored to play a part in keeping our airline passengers, pilots, and planes safe. He takes chasing away birds and critters from the runway very seriously!

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11/07/2025

FRIDAY FEELS! Our hardworking pup Norton looks forward to weekend workdays as much as his humans do. With a dedicated rotation of handlers who care for and work with him, Norton receives round-the-clock love, attention, and belly rubs—no matter what day of the week it is.

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04/07/2025

PATRIOTIC PUP: This dog! Norton brings safety, smiles, and SBD memories to all who meet him.

Named after Captain Leland F. Norton, who was born in San Bernardino and died valiantly in World War II, our wildlife mitigation pup works hard every day to pay tribute to his namesake. Norton's love and devotion to his important job at SBD makes him a true patriot. 🇺🇸

Follow to learn more about Norton and how he keeps Flysbd - San Bernardino International Airport - SBD free from birds and critters on the airfield.

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14/06/2025

DOG FATHERS: One of the greatest loves is that of a dog and his dad. In the case of Norton, big love is shared between our wildlife mitigation pup and his dad-handlers. Together, they get important airfield safety work done with lots of time left for cuddles and treats.

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26/05/2025

NAMESAKE NOTES: On Memorial Day, we proudly pay tribute to a key leader in our airport's history:

- Captain Leland F. Norton, namesake of San Bernardino’s Norton Air Force Base, was born in San Bernardino and died in World War II
- His aircraft was struck by enemy fire over France, and Captain Norton courageously remained with his aircraft until his crew bailed out
- The Distinguished Flying Cross, the highest Air Force recognition, was awarded to Captain Norton after his death
- The San Bernardino Air Force Base was renamed the Norton Air Force Base in his honor.

Now called the San Bernardino International Airport, we are reminded of Captain Norton every day through Norton, our specially trained and hard-working wildlife patrol dog. Our spirited pup helps make our runway safer for pilots and passengers by chasing birds and ground-based critters away from the path of airplanes.

Learn more about Norton and how he got his name at https://hubs.li/Q03p0L160

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