Two teams from the Prince Albert Police Service were among nearly 50 canine teams competing in the national canine event in Camrose, Alberta last week.

Sergeant Kelsey Bighetty and PSD (Police Service Dog) Febee placed fifth in the Building Search category, which tests police teams on their skills at searching and locating.

Other skill-testing events at the national trials included tracking, drug and explosives detection, and obedience.

“We enjoy being parting of the friendly competition,” Sergeant Bighetty said. “The Canine Trials are a chance for us to expose our dogs to new environments, learn new techniques, and network with other agencies.”

Sergeant Bighetty and PSD Febee have been partnered for the past four years. The German Shepherd will turn nine years old on September 22.

PSD Kal is a five-year-old German Shepherd from Slovakia and has been paired with Constable Mat Brown for two years. This was their first time at the national Canine Trials.

(Above Photo from left to right: Sgt. Kelsey Bighetty with PSD Febee and Cst. Mat Brown with PSD Kal)

(Below Photo is PSD Febee)