RPD Bear

What was a career highlight for Bear?

“It may sound cheesy, but his whole career was a highlight to me. A memorable experience was going to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. It was a long 18 days of searching, but Bear never let me down and it was great to be a part of it.”

What did you enjoy most about working with Bear?

“Watching Bear learn and develop in his craft from a young dog into a seasoned pro was amazing and he taught me so much too about myself. I am so grateful for Bear as he challenged me as a new handler and I believe I am better at my job because of him. He taught me a lot about myself in the years I got to be his partner.”

What made Bear a good police dog?

“Bear was a wonderful search dog, mainly because of his pure obsession for the game. He had an incredible nose and, because of his size, he was able to search to a height that many spaniels cannot reach.”

How is Bear’s health in retirement?

“Bear is amazing. He is one of those dogs that will always be young at heart and in his mind. Apart from the inevitable slight stiffness when he gets up from his bed after a long sleep, he bounces about like he’s a young dog.”