The Morris County Sheriff’s Department welcomes an adorable four-legged recruit.
A five-month-old black Labrador retriever puppy was donated to the department by famed dog trainer Grayson Guyer at the Lost Highway Kennels in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Lost Highway Kennels
Guyer developed his dog training skills while serving in the United States Navy and working with military dog handlers at Camp LeJune, North Carolina. He had selected this puppy based on the needs of the sheriff’s department.
Lost Highway Kennels
Morris County Sheriff James Gannon announced on Facebook that the dog will eventually be trained in search and rescue and explosives detection.
“We are thrilled to have a new addition to the K9 section. This K9 will be used to protect the community by detecting explosives,” said Gannon, “It will also help with the vital task of reuniting loved ones with their families in as a K9 trained in search and rescue.”
Puppy training has already started with Det. Cpl. Mike McMahon, who is one of the top dog trainers in the country.
McMahon and his K9 partner, Kai, recently won on the reality show “America’s Top-Dog.” His wife, Michelle, is also a master dog trainer.
A&E’s “America’s Best Dog”
The young pup has yet to be named, but will be named by new law enforcement officers currently in training at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, according to Gannon.
Police dogs can cost thousands of dollars, and with department budgets tight, Gannon is grateful for the donation. “We are fortunate to receive an extraordinary gift from this great American,” said Gannon, “who served his country honorably and who continues to have a tremendous impact on his brothers and sisters in the military as well as his friends. in law enforcement.”
Eric Scott is the senior policy director and anchor of New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at [email protected]
Click here to contact an editor about a comment or correction for this story.
RANKED: Here are the 63 smartest dog breeds
Is the breed of your trusty pup on the list? Read on to see if you’ll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog’s intellectual prowess the next time you walk your fur baby. Don’t worry: Even if your dog’s breed isn’t on the list, it doesn’t mean he’s not a good boy – some traits just can’t be measured.
What would happen to NJ if we were attacked by nuclear weapons?
Models show what would happen during an air detonation, meaning the bomb would be detonated into the sky, causing extensive damage to structures and people below; or what would happen in a detonation on the ground, which would have the alarming result of nuclear fallout. The models do not take into account the number of casualties that would result from the fallout.