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Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Mon Dec 02, 2019 5:07 pm
by centrop67
K-9 Rocky Recovers And Retires After Long Career
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county17.com wrote:After breaking two bones in his left ankle during a training exercise early this month, the Dutch Shepherd has officially retired, thus ending a nine-year career – including 166 drug busts – with the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2019 2:13 pm
by centrop67
A dog’s life: Chickasaw Nation agencies rely on K-9 helpers
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www.gainesvilleregister.com wrote:Roxxi — Search and rescue

Roxxi is a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois/Dutch shepherd with almost two years of service with the Chickasaw Nation. She possesses a national certification for open area human remains detection with the National Association for Search and Rescue.

Roxxi is affectionate but all business when it is time to work. When not on the job, she loves to play with her ball.

She came from Barry and Becky Switzer’s Ground Zero Emergency Training Center in Tuttle, Oklahoma. The Switzers officially presented her to Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Chickasaw Nation Emergency Management Canine Handler Adam Kuhlman during a special ceremony in 2018.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2019 2:18 pm
by centrop67
Polk selling K-9 to Henderson County
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www.tryondailybulletin.com wrote:COLUMBUS—Polk County sold its K9 Rento this week to Henderson County for $14,500.

County commissioners met Monday and approved a purchase agreement to sell the Dutch Shepherd to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office after Rento’s handler, Jared McFalls, went to work there.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:43 pm
by centrop67
Indiana State Police introduce K-9 “Zoia” to toll road post
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abc57.com wrote:Zoia is from Poland, making her the first Dutch Shepherd to join the Indiana State Police.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Thu Dec 12, 2019 2:35 pm
by centrop67
Welcome to the force! Two K-9s join the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
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www.wfmynews2.com wrote:2-year-old K-9 Vader is a Dutch Shepherd. He is a patrol dog certified in tracking and trailing, apprehension, and explosive detection. His handler is Deputy Greg King and they are assigned to the Rapid Response Team in the Special Investigative Services Division. Vader is currently the only law enforcement Explosives Detection Canine in Forsyth County.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:08 pm
by centrop67
K-9 named after fallen state trooper
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www.observertoday.com wrote:K-9 Kara is scheduled to begin training in early January in Cooperstown with handler Jason Cresanti of the State Police barracks in Jamestown. The 18-month-old Dutch Shepherd is named in memory of Trooper Gary Kubasiak, who was killed in the line of duty Aug. 30, 1982, after responding to a domestic incident in Cattaraugus County.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Fri Dec 13, 2019 3:11 pm
by centrop67
Owner surrenders dogs chained up outside among scrap metal, garbage to BC SPCA
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www.coastmountainnews.com wrote:A Dutch shepherd named Zilky was confined outdoors without shelter or bedding in an area strewn with garbage, feces and scrap metal.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:51 pm
by centrop67
Texas Department of Public Safety graduates five new K-9 teams
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valleycentral.com wrote:Their breeds are two German Shepherds, one Labrador Retriever, one Belgian Malinois, and one Dutch Shepherd.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Sat Dec 14, 2019 2:54 pm
by centrop67
Odin bringing calm, order and support
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www.auburn-reporter.com wrote:Odin is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd. Still a pup, Odin will grow to be about 80 pounds. He’s a certified K-9, trained to distract in tense situations, alleviate aggression and detect narcotics. Odin and Wright patrol the Auburn and Covington medical centers.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2019 2:15 pm
by centrop67
Rocky's retirement
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www.gillettenewsrecord.com wrote:During his 9-year career, Rocky (A Dutch Shepherd) has been deployed 1,194 times. He found drugs 229 times, leading to 166 charges of possession of a controlled substance. He also went on 220 tracking searches, and had 398 calls where he helped out other agencies.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:46 pm
by centrop67
Follow-Up to the Dec. 6 post above...

K-9s, handler join Henderson County Sheriff's Office
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www.blueridgenow.com wrote:Rento, a Dutch Shepherd, and his handler, Deputy Jerad McFalls, come to the Sheriff’s Office via Polk County. When McFalls was hired by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County agreed to sell Rento

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:48 pm
by centrop67
Richmond police welcomes new K-9 to the ranks
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www.nbc12.com wrote:Dozer is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepard and is ready to get to work with his new partner.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:22 pm
by centrop67
High-Energy Humboldt Pooch Turned Sacramento Crimefighter Laid to Rest After Lengthy Doggy Retirement
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lostcoastoutpost.com wrote:The Sacramento Police Canine Association announced the news on Facebook last week, along with a heartfelt obituary written by the dog’s handler Linda Matthew.

Humboldt County Animal Shelter Manager Andre Hale told the Outpost that before the Dutch shepherd began his 9-year career with the Sacramento Police Department, he was an overly rambunctious Humboldt rescue.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:24 pm
by centrop67
Mojo the dog comes through for Otter Tail County sheriff deputies
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www.perhamfocus.com wrote:FERGUS FALLS -- Mojo, a 6-year-old Dutch Shepherd, has answered the call, time and again, to assist the Otter Tail County Sheriff Office. This dog is under the direction of County Sheriff Office Patrol Sgt. Zach Eifert as part of the K-9 unit.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:56 pm
by centrop67
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office adds its first bomb-sniffing dog thanks to local nonprofit
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www.thedenverchannel.com wrote:The fee for the dog, plus the cost of training and equipment, was covered by Back the Blue K-9 Force , a nonprofit started by three women who love dogs and police officers.

K-9 Nuke is the group’s latest donation. The Dutch Shepherd has only been with Arapahoe County for a couple of months but has already formed a close bond with his handler, Deputy Tadd Alexander.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:05 pm
by centrop67
Farewell to Oz
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www.hampshirereview.com wrote:Oz, the Dutch Shepherd who served as a canine officer for the Romney police force, passed away on Christmas Eve.

The Romney Police said he had a ruptured stomach. Oz had served the Town of Romney for 6 years.

Re: Dutch Shepherds in the News (December 2019)

Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2019 2:22 pm
by centrop67
Armor on way for Sheriff’s Office K9 officer
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www.eacourier.com wrote:Kukui, a Dutch shepherd, joined the Sheriff’s Office this August. He was purchased through a grant from United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties, which also covered adapting a vehicle for his use. Kukui is a dual purpose narcotic and scent-tracking K9.
The vest was supplied by Vested Interest in K9s