KeithCox 111 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 This week Nakoma and I traveled from Pennsylvania to Tennessee for the International Police Working Dog Association Nationals for training and certification. We did not thing Nakoma was going to be able to test since he was the youngest and as a team the newest members of the association. I was going to follow behind another dog who was testing to experience how a test is ran and see other dogs work. Unfortunately this dog was unable to to pick up the scent so his test had to be called off. The master trainer turned to me and told me to get Nakoma, you are going to run this track. So I ran back to the truck and got Nakoma, without time to think about what we where about to do I scented Nakoma with the artical and he got right to work. After more then a mile long track in extreme dry and hot conditions we aridved to an open field by a river. Nakoma pulled me across the field to a tree line where he located the track layer, passing his first certification! A track over 6 hours old, over a mile long, through woods, fields and across roads and a creek. Nakoma just turned 2 last month, he was one of the younger dogs this week to certify by IPWDA. Being certified by a police K9 association Nakoma is now able to be deployed on searches. Nakoma was alcohol the most unique dog out of all the dogs and after watching him work everyone was asking about the breed and wanting to take pictures of him. I could not be more proud of Nakoma and could not be more happy I chose this breed! They are amazing dogs as You all know, just wanted to share our story with everyone. 16 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denise E. 1,485 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 That's Awesome!!!!!!!! Tayamni give's a happy howl (her Chewbacca one) for Nakoma!!!!! Keith I know you put a lot of time and effort into this 'volunteering'. Congratulations to you both!!!!!!!!! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KeithCox 111 Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Forgot to upload the photo of Nakoma after his test. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LakeGirl 779 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Wow, wow, and WOW! Congratulations to you and Nakoma! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
miz molly 1,800 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Outstanding Keith....A BIG congratulations to both of you. AWESOME! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meadow's Family 93 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 I heard a K9 officer once say search and rescue is like watching magic unfold. Best of wishes and happy hunting!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sherab 2,337 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Fantastic!! Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allison 2,369 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Congratulations to you and Nakoma! A track over 6 hours old, over a mile long, through woods, fields and across roads and a creek.. I feel very proud. I know I have no right to, but c'mon! AIDogs rule! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kodi 105 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 That is great! Congrats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NyteByker 535 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Congratulations!!! That is fantastic! Go Nakoma!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon and Gail 112 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your story. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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