Livonia and Dearborn Heights police departments team up to host K-9 Training Weekend

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Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

k-9 training


Photographer: WXYZ
Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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Posted: 07/28/2012

DETROIT, Mich.(WXYZ) - If you've ever wondered how dogs get trained to work with police, there's an opportunity to see K-9 training in action this weekend.

The Livonia Police Department is teaming up with the Dearborn Heights Police Department to host the United States Canine Association Certification.

Dozens of dogs from all over the U.S. and Canada will be on site to go through training and receive certification.

The event is free to the public and it's going on all weekend at Bentley Field in Livonia.

Copyright 2012 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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