Cruz in control in fiery routine

Police dog Cruz is proof you can teach an old dog new tricks.

While the term "old" may be a bit of a stretch for the 4-year-old german shepherd, his handler Constable Mike Hore, of Invercargill, has added jumping through a flaming hoop to Cruz's repertoire of skills.

Mr Hore and Cruz have been perfecting the routine ahead of representing Southland in the New Zealand Police dog team at a display in Wellington next month.

The Invercargill duo will showcase their skill in two displays at the Royal New Zealand Police College in Wellington on April 1.

Ten police dogs from throughout New Zealand will take part in the display. MORE>>