In Spain there are currently about 600 dogs trained by the Army, 400 and provide their services throughout Spain and the rest is in a period of training.
These dogs have a spotless police record. Only in 2007, discovering 42 tons of drugs, rescued 92 people missing and 12 times, located explosive material. In addition, each year participate in around 30,000 inspections and preventive examinations.
Every year, one hundred dogs entering the select academy. Only dogs that meet a set of skills to stay. The rest of them are immediately discarded.
"To be a policeman, the dog has to be worth. It is not easy, "said agent Matt Fernandez. Some of these requirements go through the animal has a balanced nature, be brave and do not panic in certain situations, to stand up to threats from strangers and be a sociable and playful. Dogs also must pass a technical test of fitness, as well as having good aesthetics and a perfect training and skeletal muscle.
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