Summary
A stray puppy in England has been adopted by the Durham Constabulary's Dog Support Unit after being found and handed over to an animal charity. The puppy, named Chief, showed promise during an evaluation and started training to become a police dog. Chief now lives with a police dog handler and is learning skills needed for police work.
Key Facts
- A stray puppy was found in the north of England and handed over to a charity, Stray Aid.
- The puppy is a mix of German Shepherd and Malinois breeds.
- A Durham Police chief inspector saw potential in the puppy for police work.
- The puppy was assessed by the police's Dog Support Unit and passed initial tests.
- The puppy was named Chief in honor of the chief inspector.
- Chief is now 18 weeks old and has started living with an experienced police dog handler.
- Chief’s training includes building confidence and developing skills required for police duties.
- Police dogs, like Chief, are used for tasks relying on scent, speed, and control, such as tracking and public-order policing.
