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What job did the person in the article have?
Police officer
Who was the officer’s “best friend”?
A dog (K-9)
Why did the officer and the dog work together?
To catch criminals and help people
The dog and the officer were partners who…
Went on duty together and helped the community
Played video games together
Drove a school bus
Wore matching hats
How might the article describe the dog’s role?
The dog naps all day.
The dog bakes cookies.
The dog paints pictures.
The dog helps the officer with work and keeps people safe.
What can we learn from the story?
Friends don’t matter.
Dogs cannot help people.
Working together can make a big difference.
Only humans can help others.
What did Mike say is the hardest part of being a K-9 handler?
Taking care of the dog
Playing fetch with the dog
Driving the police car
Completing an extra 540 hours of training
What are police dogs trained to do?
Track people, find evidence, and search buildings
Did being a K-9 handler make Mike even busier?
Yes
Is it important for the police dog to trust their handler?
Yes
What is a K-9 handler?
A police officer trained to use working dogs as partners
What is this article about?
K-9 handlers and their dogs
