In 1995 a small group of NH K9 officers recognized the need for ongoing, consistent training. From that commitment to each other, along with the desire to help other departments that wanted to form and operate a canine unit while utilizing the most modern and effective training methods available, the Foundation was incorporated as a 501-C:3 non-profit organization to support and enhance New Hampshire Police K-9 Teams. You can read more about it in our 10th Anniversary Newsletter.
Since then we have become internationally recognized for our efforts in promoting Police/Working Dogs throughout the world.
- Police K-9's in New England account for thousands of arrests yearly.
- Each year they seize millions of $$ in illegal drugs off our streets.
- They rescue missing children, lost hunters and walk-away Alzheimer's patients.
- Are effective at searching buildings and areas for unauthorized persons.
- Are masters at tracking criminals and searching for Alzheimer's patients, lost children, etc.
- Can find evidence dropped by fleeing criminals.
- Pursue and apprehend, with minimum force, criminals fleeing a serious crime.
Can aid in protection of the Handler.
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Since 1995 we have raised over $200,000 with every penny going to the training, purchase and support of the police dogs. We are a 100% non profit with NO PAID STAFF. We have the only nationally accredited police K9 training site in New England. Our trainers are nationally recognized.
Take a look at some of the things we have done:
- National Accredited Training Staff
- National Accredited Training Fields
- Annual Police K-9 Open House that demonstrates the abilities of Police K-9’s.
- Award winning web page
- Free K-9 Bulletproof Vest to all teams in the Foundation
- Trainer and Handler Tom Chard featured on the cover of the Canine Courier, the worlds largest Police K-9 Magazine
- Host to over a dozen Emergency K-9 First Aid and CPR classes to the public
- Established a Narcotics Dog Competition run annually
- Created the Iron Dog Competition where K9 teams compete for the coveted "TOP DOG" award.
- Numerous teams qualified for the USPCA National Police Dog Competition
- Countless scent awards and case awards given by the United States Police K-9 Association
- Governors Award for Volunteerism
- Service award for our K-9 Coloring Book that is given at kids demo’s
- Granted over 15 new police dogs free to various local police departments
- Production of a quarterly newsletter
- Featured on WMUR Television "Chronicle" Program
- Host to numerous regional K-9 Competitions and the International Police K-9 Conference
- Host of the 2004 National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors World Conference
- Featured on PBS special on working dogs
- Award winning Adopt-a-Police K-9 Program
- Featured training program for the “SPCA Dogs helping people” high school education project
- Junior Police K-9 Badges for elementary age students
- Governors Commendation to Head Trainer and Academy
NONE OF THIS COULD BE DONE WITHOUT YOUR HELP !!!
YOU are making a difference. You should be very proud of yourself and give yourself a pat on the back. Take some time to reflect upon the personal things that you have done or the donation that you made. Look how YOU have made an impact on our safety and the safety of others.
Capt. David "Lou" Ferland
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