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In This Issue:

• 6 | Bitework: Training with Prosthetics and the Art of the Bite

• 16 | Scent Detection: Training For and with Scent Pools

• 22 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Detection K-9 Unit: A Comprehensive Look at the K-9 Supervisor’s Role

• 32 | E-Collar: How to introduce a Remote Collar

• 38 | Featured K-9 Unit: K9 SI VIS PACEM PARA BELLUM

• 50 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Considerations for Deploying a K-9 Team

• 60 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Failure to Engage

• 66 | K–9 Advice & Opinion: Taking Your K-9 Partner to Your Home: Simplifying the Process

• 74 | K–9 Nutrition:Prebiotics & Probiotics for Dogs

Editor’s Top Picks

• Dog Training Treats | www.blue-9.com
• Mission Ready K9 Program | www.northeastk9conditioning.com
• Chemical-Free Tick & Flea Repeller | www.ticklessusa.com
• Book: Dog Teams | www.amazon.com
• HandsOn Gloves | www.handsongloves.com
• The Tac-Tote LE | www.tac-tote.com
• Wapiti Labs – Natural Mobility Supplement | www.wapitilabsinc.com
• Belgian Leg Bite Sleeve | www.elitek9.com

Cover photo:
Londonderry (NH) Police Department, Officer Rafael Ribeiro & K-9 Ammo
Photo Credit: Sgt. Garrett Malloy @calandbeckphotography
Breeder: Runchkin Hill Shepherds, Robin Desmond

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“Loyalty… worth every dog hair.” – author unknown

Officer Jim Patrillo & K–9 Bailey (VA) Dept. of Wildlife Resources
Photo credit: Meghan Marchetti, DWR Staff Photographer