Unusual K-9s Photos and text by Freda Lau The K-9s — from the word "canine" — which serve in the police force. The dogs undergo 8 to 12 weeks of training, during which both the handlers and the dogs are trained. The handlers have to be patient with their dogs and take care of them. Apart from training, the handlers and their special colleagues Brave, energetic and smart are their characteristics; sniffing drugs and patrolling are their jobs. They are also play games to develop friendship and mutual trust.

The dogs can perform difficult feats, even jumping through a small hoop.

This is one of the ways to teach dogs to jump over obstacles.

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December 1996

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