Jason and Xana are top dogs
For police dog handler Jason Lexmond, knowing he and his dog Xana are helping victims of crime is “way better” than winning a national award for their skill on the job.
Not that he lacks pride in winning the New Zealand Police Dog Section Commandants’ Cup this year.
The pair’s ability, agility and success in tracking down criminals in Gisborne surpassed the efforts of about 30 other competitors from across the country. They were awarded the trophy last month.
Mr Lexmond has been training Xana since she was a puppy. She is now three years old and “absolutely loves” chasing down crooks. I didn't think that word 'crook' was still being used!
A chink in the pair’s armour is that sometimes Xana can be “a bit too nice”. With a name like that, it doesn't really espouse a menacing dog, does it? :)
As Mr Lexmond lets Xana out of her home kennel she makes a beeline for the nearby police wagon, her tail wagging furiously. “She just wants to work straight away,” Mr Lexmond said.
“She loves tracking. She sort of wakes up to that kind of thing.” MORE>>
Not that he lacks pride in winning the New Zealand Police Dog Section Commandants’ Cup this year.
The pair’s ability, agility and success in tracking down criminals in Gisborne surpassed the efforts of about 30 other competitors from across the country. They were awarded the trophy last month.
Mr Lexmond has been training Xana since she was a puppy. She is now three years old and “absolutely loves” chasing down crooks. I didn't think that word 'crook' was still being used!
A chink in the pair’s armour is that sometimes Xana can be “a bit too nice”. With a name like that, it doesn't really espouse a menacing dog, does it? :)
As Mr Lexmond lets Xana out of her home kennel she makes a beeline for the nearby police wagon, her tail wagging furiously. “She just wants to work straight away,” Mr Lexmond said.
“She loves tracking. She sort of wakes up to that kind of thing.” MORE>>
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