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I'm having trouble finding statistics on how many police K9 dogs are being used in the U.S. Does anyone know where I can get this information or a rough estimate? I've done google searches, but haven't had much luck. I need some numbers for marketing research. Thanks.

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What is more useful for K9 Officers: a green dog with obedience/protection training but not titled or a titled dog? From what I have been researching on the subject green dogs tend to be more flexible and able to problem solve better in different scenarios whereas the titled dog may be locked into behaviors due to compulsion training. On the other hand titled dogs are trained and courage tested. So, what is your opinion? This will help me greatly, because I will get a sense… Continue

I have been a dog handler of GSD watch dogs for 20 years used for patrolling a special enclosed area.I have also worked with the Belgian Malinois watch/guard dog trained for protection work. [Looks can be deceiving!] I have trained with a local k9 Officer in protection work. As you can see by the photo, I was a religious nun and had the responsibility of being the dog handler for the monastery and total care of the GSD watch dogs. They patrolled and alerted on a 4 acre enclosed area and were a d… Continue