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Nashville K-9 hosts ribbon cutting for new Franklin training facility
Nashville K-9 celebrated its new $9 million training facility in Franklin with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday morning, which was attended by members of the community as well as local government and law enforcement officials. The 15,000-square-foot facility includes two indoor training fields, a mock home that includes a living room, dining room and…
Read MoreNashville K-9 Opens New Facility in Franklin
Nashville Canine, LLC launches a brand new, state-of-the-art $9 million facility in the Cool Springs area of Franklin. Nashville K-9 will open at 1415 Liberty Pike, a grand opening event will be held on October 15 with a ribbon-cutting beginning at 9 am. The 15,000 square foot facility boasts two large indoor dog training fields,…
Read MoreFBI investigating White County arrest after woman bit by police dog multiple times
The FBI is investigating a White County arrest where a woman was bit by a police dog many times before she was taken into custody. Federal agents will help decide whether the deputy handling the dog acted appropriately.
Read MoreWhy are pets everywhere? Businesses, airlines cracking down on service animal rules
No doubt you’ve noticed, pet lovers seem to be taking their animals everywhere these days. Some are performing a true service for their owners, but many are not. Now, several states, airlines and businesses are being forced to crack down on the abuse. At Nashville K-9, the need for a service or emotional support
Read MoreThese new K-9 teams from the Manchester Police Department have just graduated
Two new K-9s have graduated and are now part of the Manchester Police Department. Nashville K-9 imported canines Nalty and Storm from Europe earlier this year. Now both dogs and their handlers have graduated from narcotics and police patrol. MPD said K-9 Officer Derek Bowles graduated with honors with K-9 Storm and K-9 Officer Daryn…
Read MoreManchester Police now has two graduated police K-9 teams
Manchester Police Department has two graduated police K-9 teams in narcotics detection and police patrol. K-9 Officers Nalty and Storm were green dogs imported from Europe by Nashville K-9 in early Seeptember and began taining on October 4. They completed their initial training on December 11. Both dogs were reportedly certified three different times by…
Read MoreSome using ADA loophole to bring non-service dogs into restaurants
There are dozens of “dog friendly” restaurants and businesses in Music City. Most of them require dogs to be on the patios, unless they’re “service dogs.” But, not everyone is following the rules. Some dog lovers are using a loophole, bringing their pets inside. According to the American Disabilities Act, restaurants can only ask if…
Read MoreExperts weigh in on how to break up a dog fight at the dog park
As green space diminishes in Nashville, dog owners are forced to walk their pets in tight quarters which can lead to dog fights. Several apartment complexes in downtown Nashville have dog runs attached to the building. While the dog park can be fun, rough-housing often happens and can quickly escalate. “There are a bunch of…
Read MoreMeet Remi, Tennessee’s first police dog who sniffs out electronics to help protect children
On her first day on the job, the newest member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office bounded over a black suitcase. Remi — a 2-year-old black Labrador — had discovered a small memory card inside the piece of luggage. “Good job, Remi,” said Detective Lee Eaves, her handler. He chucked a red ball across the…
Read MoreWilliamson County Gets Electronic-Sniffing K-9
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – There are bomb-sniffing dogs, drug-sniffing dogs, and law enforcement in Williamson County recently added an electronics-sniffing dog named Remi. In law enforcement, child pornography and crimes surrounding it are seen as a world-wide epidemic. “It happens in every country, every state, every county, every city,” Detective Lee Eaves of the Williamson County…
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