Police K9 Trials to be held in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 7:50pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2016 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department Canine Unit will be hosting the 9th annual K9 Trials on Saturday, September 10. The all day event gets underway at 9:00 a.m.
The patrol dog competition will be held at Lakeview Commons at El Dorado Beach starting with the 'Field Search' phase. This portion tests the ability of the canine (K9) team to locate hidden suspects. The 'Obedience and Agility' phase tests the dogs' ability to navigate several obstacles and respond to the handler's commands of right turn, left turn, about turn, turn into your dog, fast/slow and heel.
The final 'Protection' phase will begin at approximately 1;00 p.m. and judges the canine on their courage, drive, and control. Handlers are sequestered and do not know the scenario until they walk onto the field.
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