You’ve likely figured out by now there are a great deal of topics to cover when writing about K-9 Units. The handlers aren’t typical police officers, the K-9’s aren’t typical American household pets, and the training the humans and K-9’s receive has evolved into a kinder and more effective curriculum. Despite all the best efforts Read More >
Not Your Average 4-Legged Friend – The Dog behind the Shield
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I get visuals when I hear catchy phrases like “4-legged Friend”. “The Dog Behind the Shield” creates a cartoon in my mind of a spry Golden Doodle wearing a pair of blue pants, tail sticking out of a homemade hole in the back, a Billy club hanging off Read More >
K-9 Cop Training – Old School vs. New School
Last week I shared that the humans behind the K-9 Officers are a special “breed”. They have to be dedicated to their work partner 24/7 and sometimes involve a decade or more of commitment. This week I’m going to share what I know about K-9 Officers training here in Rochester, Minnesota. Training of K-9 Cops Read More >
Fuzzy Furry, Community Protecting, Enemy Vicious…K-9 Cops
Every year BACB Unleashed chooses a special need of the community to focus on fundraising efforts for and to make a difference in the lives of dogs. Last year we raised funds to purchase oxygen masks for local and surrounding Fire Departments. This year, through Operation Vest Defense, we are raising funds to purchase bulletproof Read More >
Do Dogs have Doggie Besties?
About 2 years ago my husband and I got a new grand dog named Bill. He’s an absolutely adorable, purebred, Beagle, who for some reason found himself homeless. As with all “new to the family” babies, one of his first car trips was to Grandpa and Grandma’s house. We all knew the humans in the Read More >
Oh! For the Love of Dogs!
Raise your hand if you have a furry friend who greets you at the door at the end of long day. There are very few things in life that are consistent. One thing you can count on when you’re a dog owner is your friend faithfully greeting you at the end of each day. I love dogs. Every kind of dog no matter if they’re big, small, hair, no hair, young, or old, they hold a special place in my heart. I want to share with you my passion for dogs. Read More >