Yorkshire Lass

@ChrisG_CXG Aww that's lovely.

Finally got the slate plaque for Lottie's little bit of garden. As hard as it initially was to know she's there, it's now just lovely to be able to "see" her and keep her in your thoughts ❤️

@ChrisG_CXG I did notice she looked at you for the reassurance the odd time.

Session 2 with Skye, the Lurcher x Herder that is extremely fearful, but unfortunately has found the biting works for her. More sleep and muzzle training since the last session, and some work around people (Jacob & I) Only 2 bite attempts in 60 mins with lots of progress made.

@shepherd__jo @claireroberts01 If you haven't claimed it's poor. If you started claiming now she's 15 you would any better getting what you've paid the last 15 years for.

@claireroberts01 No

Wow, so for 15 years I paid vet insurance for my dog but now she is 15 and I guess NFU Mutual are thinking she may start to need a vet they are cancelling my policy. What a terrible service but I really should have read the small print thoroughly 🙄

@DC_PoliceDogs Well done to all concerned.

Firstly I would like to give my thanks to Avon and Somerset dog section for hosting a really friendly welcoming Police dog trials. I thought that our teams PD Albert & John, PD Goose & Kimmo, PD Gus & Noah and PD Sid & Luke were an absolute credit to our Alliance

@The_NFRSA @ASPoliceDogs @ASPolice @PoliceDogDorset @dorsetpolice @PDFranky I remember Goose as a puppy.

What an exciting two days at the Southwest Regional Police Dog Trials, brilliantly hosted by @ASPoliceDogs & @ASPolice. This is PD Goose from @PoliceDogDorset and @dorsetpolice - whose score meant she & her handler PC Kimmins @PDFranky now qualify for the National Police Dog Trials in May, hosted by @WestYorksPolice.

@DC_PoliceDogs Go Albert! Congratulations to all.

Devon and Cornwall make a clean sweep 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Regional Police dog trials held this week at Bristol. They will now represent the area at the National Police dog trials. Winners PD Albert & John top right, Runner up PD Gus & Noah, bottom left & PD Sid & Luke.

@PC_Reed Oh yes, the birds always sing better in Yorkshire!

@Redwinelover5 Especially in Yorkshire! 👍🏼

1. The most important walk of the day for a dog owner (imo) is the morning one. 0530 and we’re out of the door whatever the weather, and God knows we’ve been tested this wet, muddy, slippery winter.

@PC_Reed Same here the birds are singing at 5.30 where aps a few weeks ago it was silence. Monty and I love going out early, it's so peaceful.

2. Over the last couple of mornings I’m seeing, hearing, feeling and even smelling the first signs of spring and it feels uplifting. Listen to the birds… they feel it too.

@ChrisG_CXG It's awful to say goodbye. Thinking of you all. Xx

Unfortunately Lottie has deteriorated over night, so we'll be going to the vets today, unless by some miracle they have someone free to send to the house today.

@HaggisAdele It must have self combusted then!

Nope, totally wasn’t me. No sireee. Not me. 🦖

@DC_PoliceDogs A quick sniff near the cafe. Bet they could smell the bacon sandwiches😄

The Initial course have just completed week 6. Here they are practicing their environmental heelwork through Sidmouth and out onto the sea front.

@The_NFRSA @WMPDogs @WMPolice That's brought a tear to my eye.😥

We are very sad to share the loss of a member of our NFRSA family. RPD Alfie - ‘Alf’ for short, and who served for an astonishing ten years with @WMPDogs and @WMPolice, slipped away with his tennis ball in his mouth last week and Darryl, his handler, shared his wonderful story. “Alf was gifted to West Midlands Police when he was just 10 months old. The reason given by his then owner (who was in tears) “he was so destructive we can’t do a thing with him. He’s a pain in the arse.” What should’ve been a 6 week course was completed in 4 weeks. Turns out he just needed a job.! Alfie went on to work for 10 years during which time he found numerous amounts of drugs, cash and firearms. On one occasion we arrived for our first early shift of the week. A shooting had occurred during the night in a particularly nice part of Birmingham and Alfie and I were tasked with searching for the outstanding firearm. Arriving at the scene I spoke with the Sgt in charge of the search team. “It’s a massive area full of all kinds of s**t. Could you just run Alf over it to see if he shows any interest anywhere. I’ll be in the van, give us a shout.” In typical Alfie fashion, off he went like a stabbed rat, clambering over all manner of junk only to freeze. He’d found it.!! The Sgt hadn’t even taken the froth off his coffee. No matter what time of day or night, no matter what the weather or search conditions Alfie gave his all. With his wonky front foot to his long whippy tail, he made me laugh everyday, he was a real little character. This was summed up on one particular occasion. Monday morning, refresher training. The instructor “We’ve been asked to give a demo at HQ for some VIPs.” Me “No, I don't do media” Later in the day we found ourselves at HQ in front of 100 or so VIPs, all sat in a lecture theatre waiting to be amazed by one of West Mids finest.! The instructor “I’ve hidden the gear (Drugs) in the electrical socket underneath the main screen so everyone can see him work.” In we go and Alfie goes to work, gradually getting closer & closer to the drugs. Standing on his back legs,front feet on the wall. I’m looking on like a proud Dad. Alfies almost on top of the drugs when all of a sudden he drops what he’s doing and shoots towards the audience, running between legs beneath the chairs towards the buffet..!! Oh dear, I thought.! Alfie, having helped himself to a Somosa came running back whilst struggling to swallow the thing. He then went straight back to the drugs giving a perfect “freeze” indication which got a round of applause from the now hysterical audience..!! I reluctantly gave a “click” for a job well done and he come flying over for his ball. As if things couldn’t get any worse and just for good measure Alfie started rolling around on his back all happy with himself and revealed his “pink lipstick”..!! That was Alfie.🥰🐾 Following retirement Alfie went to many a shoot with my wife Jane and our daughter Milly, retrieving & flushing game birds. He was a natural. He passed with a tennis ball in his mouth just the way he wanted. It was an absolute pleasure and honour to have worked Alfie. He put a smile on my face every single day. RIP Little man❤️” What a little star he was - thank you for your service Alfie. Sweet dreams.

@DC_PoliceDogs Bet Storm's mum was telling him how proud she is of him.

TPD Storm is the last pup to go & said goodbye to his mum at 6am then off to the Ferry port. Ian’s son Malin came along to see his favourite puppy leaving. Then onto the Ferry with me for 4 hours then back to Exeter to meet his puppy walkers Abbey, Nicola & Mike.

@_GS_Albert Albert you're so photogenic.

When dad won’t join you for a swim 🐶😂

@DC_PoliceDogs Let us know when you're on Insta. I will follow you on there.

We are not on there yet.

@IomShepherds Wait until it's someone hiding in a bush, thinking they've got away!🤣

Attack from the rear for Bandit aka Burgerdog 😂

@DC_PoliceDogs Good luck to you both.

TPD Odi starts his Initial course today with his new handler Kenton.

@DC_PoliceDogs Good work.

Happy new year to Joe and PD Nero well done.

@RPD2025STELLA Oh no! So sorry to hear. Thinking of you all.x

Heartbreaking update. Stella passed away peacefully this morning as I kissed her goodbye. Stella won so many hearts, showing how loving and talented #Staffies are. An incredible police dog. Stella will forever be in my heart and always remembered for her amazing smile 🐾💔

@HaggisAdele Fabulous photos.

Drive up to Glencoe today…