Why is there a shortage of domestic detection dogs? Following the events of 9-11, the demand for scent detection dogs for use in search and rescue, as well as explosives detection, began to grow and has steadily risen since. Recent events, including the bombings in Brussels, Boston, Las Vegas and New York City, have accelerated […]

"APO" is a magnificent German Shepherd Dog born 2/1/2012 and has had a most interesting, unusual, and intriguing life. He is now retired from the U.S. Army and did complete two tours of duty in IRAQ in 2013 and 2014 as an Explosive Detection Officer. If he could only talk, can you imagine what stories […]

The Kennel Club of Riverside has embraced a multi-year relationship with the Riverside Police Department’s K9 Unit. On an annual basis, the club donates funds to be used by the unit to facilitate the purchase of a dog, to supplement the training of K9’s in the unit and to support the unit’s needs. The police […]

The membership of the Atlanta Obedience Club was very honored to present the AKC K-9 Officer Program Certificate to K-9 Officer Tryko of Doraville, Georgia. Tryko was presented the certificate during Atlanta Obedience Club’s Responsible Dog Owners Day event. Atlanta Obedience Club donates to The Pawlice Fund which was set up by a local business, […]

Tioga County Kennel Club honored two officers and their K-9s in a special presentation at their all-breed show on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Apalachin, New York. The Tioga County Kennel Club has been a proud supporter of the Southern Tier Police Canine Association for several years and has donated over $5,000 to their organization. […]

The Tampa Bay Kennel Club has recognized two K-9 officers from the Temple Terrace Police Department as part of AKC's Canine Officer Program. The two canines, Scout and Aramis, as well as their handlers, Officer Michael Desmarais and Officer Rick Scilabro, have been honored for their patience, diligence, and integrity as well as their incredible […]

In December of 2013 the North Country Kennel Club, Inc. raised funds totaling over $2800 to purchase bullet and stab-resistant vests for several local working K9s in Jefferson and Oswego Counties in NY. The club donated a vest to K9 Nico handled by Officer Michael Maney with the Watertown Police Department.  They also purchased and […]

Three German Shepherd K-9s were honored by the Caddo Kennel Club this month as part of the AKC Canine Officer Program. The K-9s were recognized for their service to the community in Marshall, Texas. The three K-9s, Zorro, Polux, and Amor all work as part of the Marshall Police Department. Zorro is the youngest canine […]

As part of AKC's Canine Officer Program, 13 dogs were honored by the Wilmington Kennel Club in April. The K-9 officers received recognition for their work at a celebration in Bear, Delaware in conjunction with the New Castle County Police Department and their respective handlers. Six of the dogs (Guci, Thor, Loki, Ax, Max and […]

Two canine officers were recognized for their work March 26 in Raleigh, North Carolina as part of AKC's new Canine Officer Program, which honors dogs who work in a public service role for government agencies. The two K-9s are the first dogs recognized by the new program that was introduced Feb. 16. Sig, a German […]