24 STEPH ALLINSON
POLICE DOG FILES STEPH WORKS FOR CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES DOG HANDLING SECTION. EACH EDITION WE ARE TREATED TO A LOOK AT HER WORKING LIFE AND THAT OF HER THREE BEST FRIENDS, JAX, OTIS AND HONEY.
Since Otis retired and put his paws up, I have been on the look out for a replacement working dog, that I can train to become my next Police dog. I had spoken to my contacts at the rescue centres to keep their eyes peeled, as I am open to giving an adopted dog a chance at a working career.
unwanted pet that was yet to be offered to anyone else. I visited the dogs home the next day to see if the dog had what it takes. I didn’t want to miss out on a potential new pup. Out came a beautiful Golden Labrador puppy full of energy and fun called Honey.
I am also at the point in my career where I am wanting to train my own dog from scratch and be a part of the full process. I find this most rewarding.
I tested that she was confident in herself and new surroundings, mad for the tennis ball, and a happy, friendly dog. She was and I was thrilled. I thought she deserved a chance.
One morning in June I got a phone call from my contacts at Cheshire dogs home. They said they had just taken in a 6-month-old Labrador handed over as an
A quick phone call to the boss to confirm I could go ahead, and there I was signing paperwork and arranging the adoption fees. A few days later I picked up Trainee
