Sentinels of the city

Team spirit counts

During the final stage of training, handlers take the dogs paired with them on an outdoor adventure. They stay in tents erected out in the wild, engage in various activities, such as swimming, and trying to complete challenging tasks as a team.

"I have faced numerous challenges while working with my patrol dog, including having to deal with confrontational and intoxicated individuals," Chong says. "Learning how to control my dog in complex situations was one of the most significant aspects of my journey in the unit."