The program was done by our Lakeland Police Department's K9 officers. Those dogs are so beautiful!! They ran one of the dogs, Bane, through his paces, and (of course) he responded perfectly to hand signals and to the Dutch language commands. We learned that the dogs cost around $9,000 each and they all come from Europe. One member wanted to know why, and the officer told us it is because the Shepherds here in the United States have been in-bred and many suffer from hip-dysplasia making them not suitable for police work. Our police department has nine dogs, and they are national champions for the second year in a row. Lakeland proud!!
We got to pet Bane, after they were done with their demonstration. I just wanted to hug him, but of course that didn't happen!! Smart, smart, smart and very beautiful dog.
That's all I have to share today. Working hard to get caught up at work, and our flooring won't be in until January 22nd, so we have some time to get the painting done! Whew!
I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment!! Peace, love & hugs!
I would so love to have seen this demonstration!!! But, Dutch Language commands, I'm not sure what that is....speaking Dutch?!!! Wow. Impressive. And such a beautiful creature.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great and informative meeting.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Very neat that you got to see that. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great time! Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteFirst, how is your back? Secondly, I would love to have seen the demonstration of the police dogs. Animals are so much smarter than humans give them credit for! Have a good Thursday and hoping you get caught up.
ReplyDeleteMy back is better. The pain is moving some from the adjustments. I'm trying to not go back to the chiropractor, as long as it keeps improving. I'm starting to do some stretches, and I think that is helping. Thanks for asking!
DeleteLooks like a wonderful demonstration. Glad you were able to go!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dogs, shepherds. So handsome and smart.
ReplyDeleteOne funeral down, another tomorrow and finally a wedding.
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Sheila
Oh, what a beautiful dog. Our neighbors used to have a German Shepherd!! HOPE you're staying warm and have an AWESOME day!!!
ReplyDeleteI always thought it was German they used. Here I've heard them give commands in English like 'sit'. Thanks, Terri. I learned something new.
ReplyDeleteBrenda, they also use German. It depends on where they come from and what they are used to. Bane was 18 months old when he joined our K9 unit.
DeleteThat must have been fun and interesting to watch. Those dogs are very expensive but they do amazing work. They are very pretty dogs too. I enjoyed this post. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHere's an interesting fact for you that my husband and I discovered a couple of weeks ago when we were cleaning some stuff in the basement. He saw a DAR pin and asked whose it was. I told him it was mine from high school because I was the female who got the DAR award. He said he also received one in his school in high school. Makes sense he should have gotten one, too cuz he is even nicer than me.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post, and I'm sure you enjoyed the K-9 demonstration! They are amazing animals, aren't they?
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