May 18, 2011
Is it unrealistic to expect a police service dog to be operational at 11-13 months?
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Dear Mr. Frawley,I was wondering if you "believe in" the z PS line of a dogs as one of the better line of police service dogs to select in choosing a patrol dog. Additionally, though I understand that all dogs mature differently, is it unrealistic to receive a police prospect at 6 months and expect him to be operational at 11 to 13 months???
I ask this specifically because I was just informed that a local (Georgia) agency currently utilizes a 10 month old dog for patrol work and I thought that it was a little young for my taste but again understand dogs can mature differently.
Thank you in advance Sir.
Solomon
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I never heard of ZPS bloodlines and I have bred more police service dogs than anyone in the United Sates.
Expecting an 11 month old to be an active patrol dog is the dumbest thing I have heard in years. Truly stupid.
Expecting an 11 month old to be an active patrol dog is the dumbest thing I have heard in years. Truly stupid.
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