POLICE DOG TRAINING 101

By:Lacey Konstantinopoulos

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Breeds Used For K-9 Dogs

Belgian Mallinois

Dutch Shephard

German Shephard

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How Dogs Are Chosen Usually dogs are found in Shelters, private

homes, and adoption agencies.

They begin training between the ages 12- 14 months.

Any gender dog can be chosen. Females are almost always sprayed because of heat cycles and medical

benefits Males are neutered for medical and behavioral

reasons. Dogs retire around 10 years of age.

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What Departments The Dogs Are Trained For

• Dogs that are highly effective in detecting specific odors as well as acting as a deterrent to crime.

• Include: Marijuana, Hashish, Powder Cocaine, Crack, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy. Heroin, LSD.

Narcotics

• Dogs will be prepared for street situations and provide trained police dogs.Patrol/

Explosives

• Dogs that are social and friendly companions.

• Great for domestic environments, home security environments, business environments, security professionals, executive protection and encourages as well as victims of violent crimes.

Protection

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How Dogs Are Trained

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K-9 Dog Deaths By Causes In 2013

Numbers of Deaths In 2013

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Where To Purchase/Donate K-9 Dogs

Where To Donate:

Dogs For Sale:

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References http://www.fallenofficersremembered.org/

k-9s/k-9-facts-and-questions/

http://www.usk9.com