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Bullet and stab proof K-9 vests, which cost $840 each, can save these brave K-9’s when involved in an aggressive situation. These vests can make the difference between life and death for some police dogs. These vests can protect against blunt trauma as well, saving a dog from potentially broken ribs or punctured lungs.
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Each vest is made from the exact material, Dupont Kevlar, that is used to protect our human police officers.
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These vests are adjustable so most any K-9 can be fitted.
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The vests have been tested and are comfortable for the K-9’s.
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The vests offer piece of mind to law enforcement officers who have to protect themselves as well as their K-9 partner.
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In the past 10 years, 60% of police dog deaths were due to bullet, stab or blunt trauma injuries. These tragedies could have been prevented if the dogs were fitted with protected vests.
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These vest save lives! In 2003, a Washington state police K-9 was shot twice and survived because he was wearing a protective vest.
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A normal career life for a working K-9 is 8 to 10 years.
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An acceptable candidate dog for K-9 training can cost between $3000 to $10,000. K-9 and their handlers attend an initial training session lasting about 3 months. The handlers and their dogs get to know each other and get used to each other’s responses. Specific training starts later such as; scent tracking and apprehension work. Additional training and certification is required for any specialty training such as; scent recognition of cadavers, narcotics, accelerants (arson investigation), and bombs. |
