Police Canine as a Career

**DFrost** · 01-24-2013, 02:40 PM

In 1966, I was selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Sentry Dog School, located in Wiesbaden Germany. Little did I know then I would be retiring from the TN State Highway Patrol as their dog trainer in the year 2013. Canine has been one heck-of-a ride for me. I was involved in the very beginning of patrol, drug and explosives detectors for the military. I worked with mine/tunnel/tripwire dogs. I've handled sentry, patrol, drug, explosives and cadaver detector dog at some point in my career. I worked in research with dogs doing some things I'm still not sure I'm permitted to talk about. Ever hear of a water dog? I laugh when I think of Dr. Craig calling me a "Dinosaur in a Star Wars World", when I commented that the dog will remain the primary method of explosives detection during our lifetime. (That was in 1982) For the past 23+ years I have had the pleasure of being the trainer and Director of Canine for the State Patrol. Combined with the 23 years of military service with the MWD program I will be closing a career that has spanned over 46 years. I hope the future generation of dog handlers have the passion for K9 I have had this many years. I'm not leaving the forum, I'll keep my feet wet at least. I certainly do not see me buying a briefcase and joining the throng of "professional consultants" or going on the lecture circuit. I think I'll be content doing my woodworking and working on my Cushman Motor Scooters. I wish you all well and please remember, the primary objective remains; we go home when the shift is over.

DFrost

RowdyDogs · 01-24-2013, 02:49 PM

Congratulations on your awesome career, and I hope you enjoy retirement.

Did you have dog experience going into the USAF, or were you selected for the school for other reasons, if you don't mind me asking? I used to want a career in law enforcement, particularly either mounted or K9 units (before realizing that I'm really not suited for it LOL), and always like hearing how people got involved.

jae · 01-24-2013, 02:55 PM

Please do keep this forum updated on your lectures. Am always keeping my ears peeled for these things, I personally would love to listen to any experienced trainer speak about their experiences, let alone someone who has been in K9 for 46 years.

Enjoy retirement.

Bear GSD · 01-24-2013, 03:02 PM

Congratulations on your retirement and the awesome career that you have had in the military as well as with the Highway Patrol Department.
I sounds like you have had one heck of a ride and hopefully the future generations of trainers can live up to the dedication that you have given in your K9 training.
Good luck to you!

Loneforce · 01-24-2013, 03:15 PM

Contgratulations on retiring! It sounds like you had an awesome career.

Jax08 · 01-24-2013, 03:25 PM

Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your service to the U.S. and to Tennessee. And thank you for sharing your knowledge on the board.

**JakodaCD OA** · 01-24-2013, 03:30 PM

Enjoy your retirement you certainly deserve it and have wonderful memories of a great career that you put so much into

**jocoyn** · 01-24-2013, 03:36 PM

Mr. Frost I have appreciated the service you have given AND the very solid advice over the past several years both here and elsewhere!

You need to start posting your Cushman and woodworking pictures here!

Lilie · 01-24-2013, 03:41 PM

Congratulations on your Retirement!!!! I'd love to hear some of your training stories!!!

Shade · 01-24-2013, 05:20 PM

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement

. I'm sure both the two and four legged thank you for your hard work and dedication

01-24-2013, 02:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
DFrost Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tn Posts: 878	Police Canine as a Career In 1966, I was selected to attend the U.S. Air Force Sentry Dog School, located in Wiesbaden Germany. Little did I know then I would be retiring from the TN State Highway Patrol as their dog trainer in the year 2013. Canine has been one heck-of-a ride for me. I was involved in the very beginning of patrol, drug and explosives detectors for the military. I worked with mine/tunnel/tripwire dogs. I've handled sentry, patrol, drug, explosives and cadaver detector dog at some point in my career. I worked in research with dogs doing some things I'm still not sure I'm permitted to talk about. Ever hear of a water dog? I laugh when I think of Dr. Craig calling me a "Dinosaur in a Star Wars World", when I commented that the dog will remain the primary method of explosives detection during our lifetime. (That was in 1982) For the past 23+ years I have had the pleasure of being the trainer and Director of Canine for the State Patrol. Combined with the 23 years of military service with the MWD program I will be closing a career that has spanned over 46 years. I hope the future generation of dog handlers have the passion for K9 I have had this many years. I'm not leaving the forum, I'll keep my feet wet at least. I certainly do not see me buying a briefcase and joining the throng of "professional consultants" or going on the lecture circuit. I think I'll be content doing my woodworking and working on my Cushman Motor Scooters. I wish you all well and please remember, the primary objective remains; we go home when the shift is over. DFrost __________________ Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again. DFrost

01-24-2013, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
RowdyDogs Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 458	Congratulations on your awesome career, and I hope you enjoy retirement. Did you have dog experience going into the USAF, or were you selected for the school for other reasons, if you don't mind me asking? I used to want a career in law enforcement, particularly either mounted or K9 units (before realizing that I'm really not suited for it LOL), and always like hearing how people got involved. __________________ The rowdy dogs: Hector-2 y/o GSD (mix?) rescue Scooter-12 y/o ACD/Border Collie mix Bandit-8 y/o ACD Wooby-14 y/o ACD Abutiu "Abi"-ACD puppy and hopeful future SAR dog!

01-24-2013, 03:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bear GSD Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,942	Congratulations on your retirement and the awesome career that you have had in the military as well as with the Highway Patrol Department. I sounds like you have had one heck of a ride and hopefully the future generations of trainers can live up to the dedication that you have given in your K9 training. Good luck to you! __________________ Bear GSD 10/16/11 Elsa GSD 12/23/03 - 11/10/11

01-24-2013, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Loneforce Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,620	Contgratulations on retiring! It sounds like you had an awesome career. __________________ Jonas :Black & Red WGSL D.O.B.01/14/2012... Taz:11/15/99-01/16/12 Ginger:06/23/02-02/13/13

01-24-2013, 03:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,261	Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your service to the U.S. and to Tennessee. And thank you for sharing your knowledge on the board. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

01-24-2013, 02:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
jae Master Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chi Posts: 669	Please do keep this forum updated on your lectures. Am always keeping my ears peeled for these things, I personally would love to listen to any experienced trainer speak about their experiences, let alone someone who has been in K9 for 46 years. Enjoy retirement.

01-24-2013, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 17,744	Enjoy your retirement you certainly deserve it and have wonderful memories of a great career that you put so much into __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

01-24-2013, 03:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
jocoyn Zombie Queen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 12,080	Mr. Frost I have appreciated the service you have given AND the very solid advice over the past several years both here and elsewhere! You need to start posting your Cushman and woodworking pictures here! __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Beau -NAPWDA Certified Cadaver Dog Waiting at the Bridge (italics=GSDs) (hemangiosarcoma=blue):Grim , Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

01-24-2013, 03:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 9,076	Congratulations on your Retirement!!!! I'd love to hear some of your training stories!!! __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

01-24-2013, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shade Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 3,689	Congratulations and enjoy your retirement . I'm sure both the two and four legged thank you for your hard work and dedication __________________ Shanna My Pack: Jasmine - Female Miniature Poodle - born Aug 15, 2010 Loker Delgado Von Stalworth - male GSD - born Jan 26, 2012 Koda & Zazu - 4 year old male cats

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