JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Sunday, K9 teams from across the state came to Jacksonville to see who really was “Top Dog.”
K9s United hosted its inaugural Law Enforcement K-9 Competition from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Bishop Kenny High School Athletic Complex.
The competition showcased the remarkable skills of the police dogs and simulated situations they encounter in the field, including a timed obstacle course, vehicle bailouts, car window jumps, tunnel crawls, wall jumps and an apprehension obstacle.
Participating Florida K-9 teams included the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol’s Jacksonville, Orlando and Ocoee departments.
The three “Top Dog” winners crowned in the following categories were:
Obstacle course: Konner Achors and K-9 Ace, Florida Highway Patrol
Hardest Hitting: Ashton Boyster and K-9 Kenzo, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office
Fastest: Geoffrey Pubillones and K-9 Rico, Florida Highway Patrol
All proceeds from the event will go towards K9s United to help provide First Coast K-9 teams with the vital training, lifesaving equipment and crucial legislation they need to serve on the front lines.