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One of my future careers I hope to have is being a K-9 unit dog trainer/Handler. A reason I want to be a K-9 unit trainer is I want to help people and I really like dogs so I feel as if it’s a perfect place for me. But there is one thing I have to do before I am able to become a k-9 unit handler/trainer I have to start off as a police officer and work my way up. Some more reasons I would like to be a k-9 unit trainer/Handler are: it pushes me to work for something, and I believe that I am capable of training big dogs. Some job responsibilities are discovering drugs, explosives, chemicals and other illegal substances, and find and rescue along with locating evidence .My environment would be a bunch of dogs and a training course, as far …show more content…

Well there really isn’t any similar jobs to K-9 unit but some qualities I possess are: I’m not afraid of dogs, I’m good with dogs, I am a leader, and lastly I am determined. Information on the canine’s used in police work, they start their training when they're about 1 to 2 years old. Although, before a dog can begin training it must be tested to ensure it has the right temperament for the job and can easily adapt to different environments. The most essential characteristic of a good K9 dog is its defense drive, as well as its instinct to chase and apprehend prey. Dogs must also pass an extensive physical by a veterinarian. Most K9 handlers use their dogs to locate fleeing criminal suspects, search for human remains, and seek out illegal substances. Canine officers should be quick thinking, able to work as part of a team. Some departments require less than 800 hours of training, but quite a few require more. For example, the Sacramento Police Academy is a 24-week program that includes 933 hours of training which already says this job requires a lot of work. But I am willing to take on the long difficult task of training and handling a K-9 unit dog I know that I will have my k-9 unit partner In my custody and in my home. Although there is the risk of a police dog injures someone or causes damage, the police department could be liable for those

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