RIPON (CBS13) — A select group of canines are taking on more responsibility at the office. It’s a little off the beaten path in San Joaquin County, but this 6,500 square-foot house in the middle of almond orchards is home to a school that trains the best of the best. READ MORE: Former Sacramento Firefighter Accuses Department Of Hostile Work Environment “Some of these dogs are being trained to find narcotics, others are being trained to find guns and ammunition,” said Ron Cloward, who runs the Top Dog Police K-9 Training facility in Ripon. For the last three weeks, a dozen K-9 police officers from several agencies have been hard at work. “We’re just continuing to try and create more problem searches, more problem finds to teach the handlers to read their dogs really well when they’re in those situations,” said Cloward. It may seem like the handler is barking orders, but these dogs are bred for it. It’s part of their natural abilities. “What you want is a dog that’s high … [Read more...] about Top Dogs: How A Ripon Training Facility Certifies Law Enforcement K9s
