KELOWNA –
The Kelowna RCMP has recruited a new member and she’s only 5 months old.
Hope is a German Shepherd puppy, born in Innisfail, Alberta, and now training in Kelowna.
She has been partnered with Cst. Sean Craven of the Kelowna RCMP Downtown Enforcement Unit.
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“Hope is just in the beginning of her training to track suspects,” says Cst. Sean Craven. “For now, she is just focusing on becoming comfortable in all environments. She is also enjoying meeting new people and being exposed to different conditions,” adds Craven.
“It’s important to know that a dog entering the RCMP training program has a 17 per cent chance of succeeding due to the high standards required,” says Cst. Jesse O’Donaghey.
The Kelowna RCMP Twitter account will follow Hope’s journey as she progresses with her training, with updated posts and pictures.
An interesting fact about Hope is that she is the niece of two other local police service dogs, “Ice” and “Talon”.
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