Training Dogs for Police Work

In this piece, viewers see how the canine members of the Dog Squad of Vancouver are trained by police officers to be their partners. Also, there is re-dramatization of a criminal event where a dog saved his partner's life. Training these dogs is very intensive and involves many tests of courage and ability. They have strong loyalty to their partners.

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