4 Paw Salute to First Dog Allowed in BC Courtroom!

Working Dog Highlight - Trauma Dog Caber!

Caber, a trauma dog, becane the first canine allowed in a British Columbia courtroom last May when he assisted a child sexual assault victim who had to testify at trial.

Working Dog Highlight - Caber First Dog in B.C. Courtroom

Sexial assault cases in Canada are notorious for causing victims even further trauma as they recount their assault in  order to convict their predator.
So how did Caber get permission to be in court?

Kawartha Lakes Police Services Dog Recon Helps Celebrate Canada Day!

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Kawartha Lakes Police Services Dog Recon Welcomes You to Wilson Fields Lindsay!

Canada Day festivities begin at 3pm at Wilson Fields Lindsay where you will be able to meet Police Services Dog Recon.

Could Your Dog Brighten A Hospital Stay? - Working Dogs

Could Your Dog Boost Spirits?

Is your dog even-tempered, and calm? Does it enjoy being with people? If so, they may be a good candidate for the Therapy Dog program that St. John Ambulance offers here in Kawartha Lakes. Curious? Here is a bit about the Therapy Dog Program, and also some information about similar programs in other communities too.

St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog and Volunteer

What is the Therapy Dog Program ?
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Kawartha Lakes Working Dog Wears Name Proudly!

Kawartha Lakes K9 Officer Wears Important Name!

Kawartha Lakes newest Officer, Recon, has been busy helping track criminals.
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Have you wondered how Recon got his name?

Look Who Works Returning Lost Items with KLM #WorkingDogs !

KLM Steward Finds Lost Phone Look Who She Calls To Return It!

Working dogs perform many duties better than their human counter parts could do alone. Check this out to see who is working returning lost articles to KLM passengers!

Police Service Dog Wolfe Tracks Thief!

Police Service Dog Wolfe Gets His Man!

Police Service Dog Wolfe,after less than a month on the road, following graduating from a training program in Niagara Region, played an instrumental role in solving a serious crime in our community. It is a proud moment for our Police Service,and a great time to thank Peterborough Lakefield Police Service Club partner, The Ernest J Wolfe Council of the Knights Of Colombus for their committed sponsorship of Police Service Dog Wolfe.

Peterborough Break and Enter Investigation!

On 20 September 2011, Police investigated a break and enter on Albertus Avenue. A Scenes of Crime Officer attended the scene and was able to lift a fingerprint which a member of Peterborough Lakefield Forensic Identification Unit was able to identify. A warrant was issued for the arrest of the suspect, Jesse McIsaac, 22 years of Peterborough. On 26 January 2012, members of the Criminal Investigations Unit set up surveillance on the residence of the suspect and located him in the area of Parnell Street. The suspect fled on police arrival and the Canine Unit was requested to assist.

Officers Wolfe and Fish Find McIsaac!

A short track by Constable Fish and Police Service Dog Wolfe located the suspect hiding in a snow fort in a rear yard. McIsaac was arrested and has been charged with Break and Enter, Obstructing a Police Officer and two counts of Breach of Probation. McIsaac was held in custody.
Find out more about the Peterborough Police Services K9 Unit visit http://www.peterboroughpolice.com/Community_Policing/K-9_Unit.htm