(l-r) Constable Sascha Falschebner, Strathmore RCMP detachment, Corproral Francois Decelles with police service dog Titan, Constable Craig Nelson, Drumheller RCMP detachment, and Corporal Derek King with police service dog Toro. The group is performing a pre-show demonstration at the Stampede Grounds today for the RCMP Musical Ride.
The RCMP Police Dog Servies will be holding a demostration at the Stampede Grounds prior to the RCMP Musical Ride today.
Police dogs Toro and Titan brought along their human police partners for two shows, starting twenty minutes to a half-hour before the Musical Ride.
Corporal Francois Decelles said it’s a farewell tour of sorts for his partner Titan, who is retiring after 7 and a half years of active duty due to pinched nerves. These active duty police dogs work in a number of situations, including tracking and apprehension.
Corporal Derek King andCorporal Decelles of the RCMP Police Dog Services will be showcasing the training and skills of Toro and Titan during the demonstration, with Constables Nelson and Falschebner helping out.