The Adventures of K9 Atlas, An Oceanside Police Dog: June 2013

Welcome

WELCOME

Hi-
I'm Atlas, a Police Canine (or K9) for the Oceanside Police Department. I am a Belgian Malinois. I work with a Police Officer partner, also called a "Handler", his name is Kevin. Together we are a K9 team and we patrol the City of Oceanside. Our job is to assist other police officers in doing their jobs and making things safer for them. I have a really good nose and my handler teaches me to use it to search for things. Right now I'm getting good at finding people my handler wants me to find. I can look in buildings, fields, lots, inside cars and find somebody hiding. I'm still getting use to riding around in a patrol car, the siren makes me howl, LOL! Anyway, I started this blog so you kids could see what kinds of stuff I'm up to. Check in here and there and see if I've posted any updates. Maybe I'll see you around, I'll try not to bark at you :)

Friday, June 7, 2013

Stitches out!

I went back to the vet today for a follow-up appointment. A follow-up is when you come back after an event, in my case surgery, so they can check and see how you are doing. Good news, the Doc says I'm looking good! He also took the staple stitches out of my chest since my incision is closed up. Hopefully in 4 more weeks I should be able to start training again then get back to work.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Road to Recovery

So it's been over one week since I had my surgery and I must say I'm feeling pretty good. I have a bunch of stitches down my chest from the incision ( incision is a fancy word for cut). I had some great people taking care of me. Thanks Sgt. Novak and Officer Wagner! Now I'm back with my handler, who was away for a few days. It will take awhile before I can get back to work but I feel like running around right now even though its not good for me. I usually sleep outside in my kennel and dog house, which is awesome however it has been nice sleeping inside next to my handler. He said its so he can keep a close eye on me until I'm better but I think he just likes the company. I'll post again soon! Bye!