K9 unit question

[ham]

are there any K9 guys here? and just curious do they let you choose your dog or do they assign you one?

[Roddd]

I'm not a K9 officer but I know my department pairs you up with a dog and puts you through training. They still haven't figured out a way to train the dogs to not poop on the floor at a burglary scene or to not bite cops.

[chsk9]

Both my dogs were picked by our trainer, but if they didn't work out they were replaced.

Best way to not get bitten is don't move.

[lrdchivalry]

are there any K9 guys here? and just curious do they let you choose your dog or do they assign you one?

Both times I went to the canine academy the instructors paired the students with dogs. I am on canine number 4 with 2 being aquired from other handlers who either got promoted or left the service.

[weinerd]

The two k9 leos i know both were paired when the dogs were pups and lived with them 24/7. One officer was on his 2nd dog, the retired dog still lived with the family at home.

[Doug B]

I was paired with mine. Our trainer has a gift when it comes to selecting dogs and matching them with a handler. Had mine five years now. I've thought about breeding mine and training a pup for my next PSD. Still have to run it by the brass but, given the cost of dogs these days, I think they would be very receptive to it.

[savtru]

ROFL..... That is funny. Here in Elk Grove CA, my good friend is a K9 and his puppy craps in every house search he does. Aint nothing like telling the home owner the house is clear of burglars, but there is a huge pile of crap on the living room floor!

[Steyrlp10]

Our K9 came straight from the trainer after the first K9 didn't work out. Both our K9 and one of his pups lived with us 24/7 until our K9 retired after approximately 7 years on the street. Poor guy really missed heading out with Dad on hot chases, so I'd take the doggies for long rides past the PD to visit everyone.

[glbtrottr]

I think most of Orange County departments in Southern California contracts with Adlerhorst as one of three suppliers, and Dave typically does the choosing, I believe.

Some departments import their own dogs and that's rare, so the K9 sergeant may aid in the process.

Very few departments allow their K9 officers to supply / train their own dog, which is interesting.

I've donated a few to departments.