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In This Issue:
6 | K–9 Training: The Article Search
12 | Bitework: The Importance of a Good Decoy, Part 3 of 3
20 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Normalization of Risk in Explosive Detection Dog Handling
26 | K–9 Training: Successful Use of Police K-9: The Do’s and Don’ts
36 | Featured K-9 Unit: Marathon County (WI) Sheriff’s Office
50 | K–9 Training: Clicker Training Part 2: Progress to Success on Longer Tracks with More Distractors
56 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Cross Training a Dog; Can it Be Successful?
62 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Re-Examining the Vehicle Sniff
68 | K–9 Nutrition: Feeding Your Dog in Cold Weather
74 | K–9 Healthcare & Conditioning: RESCUE Checklist Helps Assess Changes in Your K-9
Editor’s Top Picks
- Body Armor Vent | www.bodyarmorvent.com
- Naturvet Aches & Discomfort Soft Chews | www.naturvet.com
- 5.11 Tactical Rope K-9 Glove | www.511tactical.com
- Book: A Dog Named King: The True Story of an American Police Dog | www.amazon.com
- Curry On a Stik’ | www.curryonastik.com
- LickiMat® Tuff™ Buddy™ | www.lickimat.com
- Project 7 Tactical Response Vest | www.project7armor.com
- Bellum Coffee Company | www.bellumcoffee.com
Cover photo:
Marathon County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Troy Deiler & K-9 Leo
Photo Credit: Amy Zondlo Photography – Element Project Management & Planning LLC – www.elementprojectplanning.com“end quote”
“When I needed a hand… I found a paw.” – author unknown
Officer Anderson & K-9 Duco Southlake (TX) Police Department Photo Credit: Officer Brad Uptmore