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Canines and companions battle it out for 'top dog'

Author
Frances Cook,
Publish Date
Wed, 13 Sep 2017, 5:13PM
Constable Craig Moore and polce dog Oza (Photo: NZ Herald)
Constable Craig Moore and polce dog Oza (Photo: NZ Herald)

Canines and companions battle it out for 'top dog'

Author
Frances Cook,
Publish Date
Wed, 13 Sep 2017, 5:13PM

Tails have been wagging at the Police Patrol and Detector Dog Championship in Wellington.

Twenty three of our best police and customs dogs strutted their stuff at the final in Wellington's Upper Hutt.

Every year there is fierce competition between Police and Customs on whose dog can show off the most skills and agility.

Dogs are also tested on the closest relationship with their handler and that they are capable of getting the job done in high pressure situations."

This year a South Island police officer and his canine companion came out ahead of the pack with Christchurch constable Craig Moore and his dog Oza taking out the trophy.

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