American Working Dog Association

The Batavia Police Department is proud to announce that Chief Camp and K9 Reo have earned their AWD therapy dog certification, the department's first.

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Comprehensive Police Dog Programs Details Police dog programs details reveal a structured approach

Great work Cpl. Wallace and K9 Larry. AWDA certified team in Pittsburgh PA

A big atta boy to everyone’s favorite officer, K9 Larry! In this morning’s early morning hours, while K9 Larry was comfortably sleeping at home, Bellevue, Avalon, Sewickley, and Ohio Twp Police Officers were diligently searching Emsworth for two suspects. These two, who likely didn’t know they were in Larry’s home turf, ran from a traffic stop, as they were in a stolen car.

K9 Larry, always ready to help, was summoned from his sleep, as was his partner Cpl Wallace. The suspects were then spotted running between houses in Ben Avon.. likely not aware our favorite K9 was on his way!

As always, Larry eagerly jumped from his police car, Cpl Wallace in tow, he led the officers right to the suspects, who were hiding in the weeds!

Larry chases two things.. criminals and treats..and Cpl Wallace was all out of treats!

Thanks Larry! Great job! Arrests were made and a victim’s car was recovered…

Brian Jackson & Tolkien New Members ! Congratulations on your cert !!

Thank you !

11/09/2025. Congratulations to Samantha Greives, Kendra Cotter, and Melissa Parker of Liam K9 SAR in Pennsylvania for passing their HRD LAND TYPE IV certifications, and Melissa for passing HRD WATER TYPE V SHORE ONLY cert!

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Canine Handler Training: Key Skills Training canine handlers is a critical process that ensures the effective partnership between dogs and their human counterparts. Whether for law enforcement, search and rescue, or service roles, the skills and knowledge of a canine handler directly impact the success of their missions. This article....

New dual purpose certification Justin Wardman of the North Huntington PA Police Department ( Tim Crane ) evaluator ! Congratulations and welcome

AWDA Certified team getting it done in Ohio ! Great work!

‼️‼️‼️🚨 K9 alert🚨‼️‼️‼️
K9 Pogo and the Mahoning Valley Drug Task Force recently took down a major drug operation! 🐾🚔 During a coordinated search, K9 Pogo alerted to over 300 grams of co***ne, leading to a successful seizure that also uncovered illegal fi****ms and currency tied to the operation. 💵🔫
This is a huge win for our community as we continue to work together to combat drug trafficking and keep our streets safe. A special thanks to K9 Pogo for his incredible work and to the entire task force for their dedication. 🙌

Buffalo New York some pics from today su***de preventions walk in downtown Buffalo. We had eight AWD therapy dogs present. Thanks John Knoph for the photos !

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Training Tracking Dogs for Police: Effective Techniques and Best Practices Tracking dogs play a critical role in modern law enforcement. They are invaluable assets for solving cases and locating suspects or missing persons. Training these K9s effectively requires understanding their natural instincts, mastering various techniques, and employing professional strategies. Thi...