American Working Dog Association

11/11/2024

To all our members and friends who served !

11/05/2024

Niagara County Sheriff’s Office New York welcomes its first Therapy Dog. In the photo left to right Sheriff Filicetti , Lt Rick Smith with Grimm , AWDA Evaluator John Knoph Chief Suess.
Lt Rick with his dog Grimm will be working in the correctional facility. They will working on shift changes, briefings, and support for officers during breaks. Grimm is a seven year old Aussie.

10/25/2024

Congratulations to Steve Row and K9 Jaxon for earning their narcotics detection certification October 25, 2024 ! Evaluators Yonlisky & Wallace

10/17/2024

Welcome our newly certified members from the Columbus Ohio area
Tamra Mathie & Gideon
Lauren Cruse & Khaleesi
Sabrina Hickman & Brennan
Janet Bennett & Douglas
Shelli Bowels & Bentley
William Dodd & Winnie Sue
Eric Hickman & Nymeria

09/16/2024

Narcotic search Coraopolis Police K9 Unit

05/27/2024

Never forget !

05/17/2024

Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Time off must be requested 2-weeks (or more) in advance
Benefits
Morning shifts begin at 8:30 am, you are welcome to come in early, but not later
Responsibilities
If something comes up and you cannot make your shift, I need at least 24 hours of notice
All kennels occupied by a dog must be rinsed out including the walls and under mats
You clean the kennels while the dog is out in the yard
ONLY ONE DOG IN THE YARD AT A TIME, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
All drains need to be sprayed out including kennels that are not occupied by a dog
Surfaces with hard-to-get stains need to be scrubbed with the brush and rinsed
Detailing happens once a week in the mornings, the day it is completed varies
Dogs need to be leashed to and from their kennels unless located in the upper kennels
The yard needs to be scooped of all poops at the end of each shift
If you notice a dog has an ailment, limping, etc. just let me know
Make sure the lights and hoses in the kennels are turned off after each shift
Make sure to place hoses away from the kennels, to prevent a dog from eating the hose
You will be responsible for administering monthly medications as well as any other medications that may be needed
On the Job Training is available, as well as Trainer Positions if qualified
Schedules are sent out every Sunday evening
Job description
Kennel Technician Job Description and Expectations - If something comes up and you cannot make your shift, I need at least 24 hours of notice. You are allowed 2 call outs within 1 hour of your shift; any others need documentation. - Morning shifts begin at 8:30 am, you are welcome to come in early, but not later. There is not a set time that you need to be finished with the kennels, however all the following must be completed: • All kennels occupied by a dog must be rinsed out including the walls and under mats. You clean the kennels while the dog is out in the yard. ONLY ONE DOG IN THE YARD AT A TIME, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. • All drains need to be sprayed out including kennels that are not occupied by a dog. • Surfaces with hard-to-get stains need to be scrubbed with the brush and rinsed. • Detailing happens once a week in the mornings, the day it is completed varies. • Dogs need to be leashed to and from their kennels unless located in the upper kennels. • The yard needs to be scooped of all poops at the end of each shift. • If you notice a dog has an ailment, limping, etc. just let me know. • Make sure the lights and hoses in the kennels are turned off after each shift. • Make sure to place hoses away from the kennels, to prevent a dog from eating the hose. • You will be responsible for administering monthly medications as well as any other medications that may be needed. -On the Job Training is available, as well as Trainer Positions if qualified. -Trainer positions can be obtained based on work performance and desire. -Time off must be requested 2-weeks (or more) in advance. -Schedules are sent out every Sunday evening. Additional Notes: • *Be mindful and alert at ALL TIMES. • *2 avoidable (careless) accidents are grounds for immediate dismissal. • *No call/no show is grounds for immediate dismissal. • *Inadequate care of any K9 is grounds for immediate dismissal. • *North Carolina is an “at-will” state.

12/25/2023

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS , FOLLOWERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!!!!

12/20/2023

So lets get this straight, the Colorado state supreme court ruled to take Donald trump off the ballot in the state for President, in the name of defending democracy. How is this possible? Its called four old white liberals that have smoked enough grass to turn their brain to mush, the four men that make up the Colorado state supreme court will be laughed at by the supreme court and hopefully the voters of that state will vote them out.
Trump 2024

11/25/2023

Take care of your dogs !

Experts believe the unidentified condition, which leads to severe antibiotic-resistant pneumonia, is contagious and contracted by dogs in group settings.

11/24/2023

November 21, 2023 Poland Ohio. Great day certifying K9s for narcotics detection! Awesome group of dogs. All teams did great !!! Congratulations to Enforcer Working Dogs, LLC Camelot Canine and the Poland Twp Police Department. Great Job !!!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all our members and friends !

11/12/2023

10/31/2023

AWDA K9 Team. Congratulations !!!!

07/30/2023

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