It has been an amazing 1.5 years since I added the fabulous “Snap” to my pack. Snap (formerly Washington) was discovered at PACC (shelter in Tucson) during an excursion to find a small terrier to add to my canine team. I saw this plain little reddish brown Pit Bull, and he immediately caught my attention…
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Hydro’s Journey: Part IV
Hydro’s Journey: Part IV Hydro is now developing quite a following, and since writing Parts I-III, he has made tremendous progress! This next segment will outline the trip back from Tennessee, and his first week home. Picking up from Part III where we left off, Hydro had bitten four handlers in six months time. Three…
Hydro’s Progress: Not “Just” a Walk
So, we walk our dogs every day. It is something we should be able to do with our canine companions and partners. We nurture our relationships with our dogs so we can communicate down the leash. They are perceptive to light tension and leash checks. For two plus years I carted young Hydro around. Two…
Hydro’s Journey: Part III
Continuing with the story of Hydro, he had already bitten his first K9 handler and been returned to the broker, who continued his training while looking for a second handler. Use these links for Part 1 and Part 2. Second Handler…Another No Go I then received word that a department in Mississippi was looking for…
Hydro’s Journey: Part II
Continuing with the story of Hydro’s back ground where we left off in Part I, Hydro had made his way into his first police department. His career looked bright, and up until this point I received glowing reports regarding his progress. First Police Canine Handler Pairing Hydro was purchased and was to start working as…
Hydro’s Journey: Part I
This is the story of a dog’s journey from innocent puppy, to police dog in training, multiple handlers in the hospital, the threat of euthanasia, and his rehabilitation back to a functional working/sport dog with a long life and career ahead of him. Puppyhood Just three short years ago I was fortunate to have acquired…