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Hey Brian,

As promised, here are the pictures from Tues night. The first bite was high on his upper thigh. The second bite was on the knee.

A much smaller accomplishment happened tonight when we were called by the county to "do the impossible." The deputy was on a domestic and the male subject took the females keys and threw them as far as he could out in to a corn field. So they called for the dog to find the keys.

I didnt know what they wanted until i got there, but wasnt going to say no. I sent Ory in to the corn to article search and about 5-10 minutes into it, I saw him pick his head up and start scenting high. He worked the odor over about 4 rows and kept going higher and higher until he jumped up and knocked a stalk down....and layed next to the keys that were hooked to the top of that stalk. Im sure that doesn't seem like much to the non-dog world, but I was proud as hell of him.

Anyway, you know how this world is filled with peaks and valleys.....so I am enjoying being on this lil peak right now with him.

Stay Safe,

Darin & Ory

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Brian & Sue I just wanted to tell you guys the website looks great!! I also want to thank you for finding me the best K-9 in service. Orlando is a perfect fit to myself my dept and my family. After Max died I didn't think I even wanted a new k-9,now I can say I was wrong, his memory will live on, but now it is time to make new ones with Orlando.. Thanks Again!! Chris

Name: Mike
Organization: Frankenmuth Police Department
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Very nice web site,It is a great feeling to know that we here in Michigan have with in reach of us such a fine training center.

There are many people who claim to train K-9'S, but when it comes down to really wanting a K-9 who will out perform others, the only answer is,( Northern Michigan K-9.)

Name: Brian Howarth
Organization: Union County Sheriff's K-9
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Brian & Sue, Great site! You guys are doing a fantastic job and puting out real quality K-9's. Your hard work and dedication are very well appreciated. Thanks for caring and training my perfect K-9, Deputy Udo.

Name: Captain Roger A. Humphrey
Organization: Grant County Sheriff's Department
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Brian,Sue & Brendan, I am so glad to see that there is a Working Dog vendor that is dedicated and sincere in the marketing of working dogs. I have seen so many vendors that do not care for anything other than the mighty dollar that it gives K-9 a bad reputation to handlers and department administrators. But Northern Michigan K-9 is an example of just the opposite, here you get a great quality K-9, fantastic one on one instruction and when you leave, you have the knowledge and courage to work a fine working K-9 that will be successful for many years. Plain and Simple. None Better Anywhere. Keep up the great work, The friendship and knowledge that you have given myself and my family will never be forgotten, I owe my success in K-9 to you.....

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I'VE KNOWN BRIAN FOR OVER TWO YEARS. HE HAS TRAINED THE MAJORITY OF OUR SERVICE DOGS AND THEY ARE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL NOT ONLY IN STREET APPLICATIONS BUT SOCIALBILITY WITH THE PUBLIC AND HOME. BRIAN HAS A UNIQUE TRAINING ABILITY THAT INSTILLS CONFIDENCE AND A DRIVE FOR SUCCESS WITH THE TEAMS HE TRAINS. I TRUST HIM NOT ONLY FOR HIS SKILLS AS A POLICE OFFICER BUT ALSO FOR HIS LOVE FOR DOGS AND THE CARING ATTITUDE HE SHOWS TO THE MEN AND WOMEN HE TRAINS. GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE.

Name: Michael
Organization: Mt. Morris Police Dept, K-9
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Hi Brian and Sue: What a fantastic web site!! Its good to see the word is getting out about Northern MI K-9. You guys run an excellent solid training center; excellent instruction, impressive dogs, backed by loads of integrity. Plus you make training fun for the dog and the handler!

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I had the pleasure of being in the first class of graduates from Northern Michigan K-9 and I can honestly say that being a K-9 handler has been the most rewarding experience I have had during my law enforcement career.

Brian and Sue worked day and night to prepare me and my K-9 partner, Fanja, for whatever challenges the street had to offer. Their hard work paid off the first night I hit the street with Fanja as we located a felon hiding in a row of bushes that had eluded officers during a foot chase.

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Site looks great! I'm looking forward to training with you all again; so is Dak. He says he misses you.

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I have been dog handler for 6 years, I have been to many K9 seminars with trainers from all over the country, Brian is by far the most knowledgeable in this field. Keep up the good work Brian, See you soon in Gods snow country, Malinois's really can down hill ski. Mick and Danny

Brian and Sue, I just wanted to let you know how impressed I am with your "service after the sale." K-9 Viggo and I are the only K-9 team in our county at this point but I will definately point administration to you when we have new K-9 openings. Everyone is impressed with how well you matched Viggo to our department and my family. Thanks for taking my phone calls at all hours and welcoming me to continued training at any time at no extra cost! As a new handler you have shown me how to go the extra mile to make the program work.

You have also helped me gain a number of contacts around the area to continue training. I have heard nothing but positive remarks about you and your quality K-9's from handler's in the entire area. I would recommend you to any one looking for a K-9. I

Name: Officer Matthew
Organization: Narragansett Police Dept
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Name: Kendall K-9 Officer
Organization: Tribal Police
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THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP, YOU ARE AWESOME.... BY THE WAY YOUR WEB SITE IS GREAT...

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Hi Brian and Sue, Finally found your website and it looks real good. To all prospective K9 Handlers and Agencies looking for a professionally trained K9....look no further. Brian is your man...... Mike

Name: Louie
Organization: Shelby County Sheriff Dept
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Hello, very nice site. To anyone that is interested in a hands on, down to earth, quality k-9 school, this is it! Brian is a fine instructor and person. His knowledge of dogs and people make this course very worth your time. On my first night of patrol with my new k-9, we were able to locate narcotics. It was always fun finding it, but now it is even better. THANK YOU. Louie & Rocco

Name: Matt
Organization: Cobb County Police Dept
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This is a great site with very useful and accurate information. If someone is looking for their next K-9, you can't go wrong with Northern Michigan K9 Inc

Name: Dale Metts
Organization: Michigan State University Police
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Hi Brian and Sue, It's now three days after the attack on the World Trade Center and I wanted to pass on to you our appreciation for the job you did with our dogs and handlers. In the past few days we have been called on to search the Senate Office Building and other buildings in the State Capitol complex. Our K-9 teams have searched Capitol City Airport and all the planes on the tarmac twice now, as well as a number of schools in the surrounding communities. The dogs have been great! Their drive and focus is amazing. Even the handlers have been surprised at the amount of work they have done and the drive that they continue to exhibit. Things are slowing down now, and I wanted to share some of this with you. We have four very tired explosive dog teams, but also some very proud handlers. I think that you should share in this moment with them. With all the tragedy that surrounds this event there are some things that will be remembered in a good light. The work of some very well trained dogs is one of those. From the entire MSU K-9 Unit I want to pass on our thanks.

Name: Scott / K-9 "Ben"
Organization: Zionsville Police
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Brian,Susan,and Brendan-Great site!. Again, thanks for your instruction. The class was fun. There is so much for the public, departments, fellow officer's to learn about police working dogs. After this course, the handler has the general knowledge of how to properly apply all aspects to the street. The one-on-one teaching is outstanding. Problems are fixed then...not later. Again, Ben and I thank you..Take Care and Be Safe!

Name: Mark Dallas K-9 Officer
Organization: Rock Falls Police Dept.
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Brian I wanted to thank you and Chris for the class you hosted in Whiteside County On the 30&31st of Oct. In the short time we all trained, I gain additional information from you two that will assist me greatly in the field. Thanks Again!!

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Brian, Don't know how to express how happy I am with my new partner Rocco. We have worked 5 shifts since my graduation with him and he is doing awesome. We have found drugs on every shift and on our third night out we had two inmates escape from our jail, one was apprenended by jail personnel after a short chase, and Rocco successfully tracked the second subject down and we were able to apprehend him!! (Sorry bout the phone call in the middle of the night on that one!) I do not think our success is a fluke but rather a testimony to your fine establishment and to you personally. We are looking forward to a continued relationship with NMK9 and continued success. P.S. How big do you want the tattoo??!!

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HI BRIAN AND SUE! SITE LOOKS GREAT. ARE YOU STILL BUSY WITH ALL THE DOG ORDERS? DAX IS DOING GREAT WITH EVERYTHING. LOTS OF DOPE, A FEW GOOD TRACKS(3 SUSPECTS FOUND) GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! IF I CAN HELP YOU WITH ANYTHING LET ME KNOW. ALSO, BRIAN MR & MRS. BLACK ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT FALL HERE IN ILLINOIS WITH THE SEMINAR. SEE YOU IN THE SPRING. ERIK & DAX CLASS 05-01

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Brian not a bad web site. I have almost got Viper (dog from another vendor) to recall, but he is still the same nasty dog. The state did buy me a new stem collar that does help. Let me know if you are coming to Whiteside again next year. If you are ever putting on a recall class let me know

Name: Jason
Organization: Mountain Home Police Department
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Brian it is nice to see that you are doing well. I havent been in contact with you since 1998. I want you to know that you trained me a awsome k-9. Rex was killed on the 5th of april this year. I wish I would of found your site earlier. Cya round

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Hello Brian& Sue Just writing to let you know all is going well with Bodo, He is doing great in everything we do. I hope to come out and train sometime soon. Stay safe& Train Hard

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Great site. Just wanted to stop by and say "THANKS" for Lara. She seems to be keep Matt under control pretty well.

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Excellent site guys... Keep up the good work! Mark Instructor/trainer/handler Salisbury (NC) K-9 Unit 1*

Name: Kris
Organization: Bartholomew Co. Sheriff Office
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Brian, I wanted to take a minute to thank you and NMK9 for providing me with an EXCELLENT K9 and training. I have been to numerous training courses during my career but have never experienced the close knit comraderie or instruction that you provided. Within the first few days back on patrol K9 Futar located 1.5 lbs of Marijuana hidden inside a vehicle's trunk. You can imagine my delight showing how sucessful a new K9 program can be. Your K9's are second to none and I look forward to sharing our future successes. Thanks for everything and as always STAY SAFE....Kris

Name: Kris
Organization: Bartholomew Co. Sheriff's Office
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Brian, It's been less than two months since "Futar" and I gratuated from NMK9 and we've already seized $70,000 in USC and almost 2 pounds of Marijuana. Talk about a successful K-9 program...Thanks again for supplying us with an EXCELLENT K-9...Kris

Name: Brent
Organization: Buerau County Sheriff's Dept.
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Hey Brian and Sue, Just got home from class. Thanks for everything. I can't put it into words how grateful I am for my "AWESOME" partner and new best friend, Rico (the riconator). I was impressed with the teaching methods and how you don't kick, scream and cuss when a student makes a mistake. It is a good learning environment and fun. Northern Michigan K9 is and will be a highly recommended school to anybody who inquires as to where they should buy their dog and send thier Officer for training. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Sheriff loved the Riconator.

Name: Officer Anthony
Organization: Elmhurst Police Department
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It's only been two weeks since graduating from training class and my new partner "ICE" is doing great! So far we have found drug paraphernalia, cocaine, marijuana, herion and $5,000 on traffic stops alone. I can't say enough about the training I received from NMIK9!! Your teaching methods made the training understandable, challenging as well as extremely enjoyable. I am very greatful to NMIK9 and very proud to say where my partner came from!!!! Take care and keep up the good work.

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I just graduated from Northern Michigan K-9 and I am now on the road with my new partner, Benny. Benny is an awesome dog and has found quite a bit of marijuana already. I was really impressed with Brian's knowledge of police work involving K-9's. If you had a question, Brian had an answer. I was very impressed with the facilities that Brian was able to obtain for training purposes. I am very impressed with Northern Michigan K-9 and would recommend anyone looking to purchase a K-9, to give Brian a call. Thanks Brian.

Name: Deputy Jamie K9 Zidane
Organization: Bennington County Sheriff Department K9
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Hey Brian, Its been a while since Zidane and I graduated. I just wanted to thank you for your patience and guidence during my training. I couldn't ask for a better instructor or K9. I'm going to try and get out there in may for recert.

I'm still working on that video for you, its taking me a little longer than I expected but I have to make sure that it compliments NMK9 properly.

Name: Officer Jeff & Cindy
Organization: Waverly Police Dept.
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Cindy is the perfect match for our department. We have been busy since returning to work. Not only have we assisted our guys, but also have been requested by the Sheriffs Office, State Patrol, bordering county's Sheriffs Office and a neighboring Police Department. Cindy continues to impress everybody that gets to see her work and is a valuable asset to our department and community. Anybody looking for a dual or single purpose police service dog should head to Northern Michigan K9. Cindy has exceeded our expectations. Thanks Brian!

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I think your sight is very informative and professional. I look forward to seeing you in March.

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TO BRIAN AND SUE: THANK YOU. CUBA IS AN INCREDIBLE DOG. I LOOK AT HIM AND SEE THOSE WHEELS TURNING IN HIS HEAD AND CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT HE'LL DO NEXT. I KNOW WE HAVE DISCUSSED THINGS PERSONALLY BUT THIS IS SO EVERYONE INTERESTED CAN KNOW WHAT I THINK. YOUR DOGS ARE TOP NOTCH. YOUR TRAINING STYLE IS ONE WHICH I HAVE FOUND TO BE THE MOST BENEFICIAL TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. WE ARE ALL COCKY AND THICK-HEADED BUT THINGS COME EASILY WHEN THEY ARE ALLOWED TO FLOW AND ADJUST. EVEN THOUGH YOU DEALT WITH A HORRIBLE PERSONAL TRAGEDY IN THE MIDDLE OF CLASS, WE WERE ABLE TO STAY ON COURSE AND FINISH ON TIME. WE DID NOT JUST SLIP BY, BUT WE WERE READY FOR THE STREET. GRANTED WE WERE NOT SEASONED SALTY VETERANS, BUT THEN AGAIN WHO IS AFTER A FEW WEEKS OF BASIC TRAINING. (FOR ALL YOU OUT THERE WONDERING HOW)...OUR CLASS FORMED A BOND TOGETHER AND WITH BRIAN AND HIS FAMILY THAT I CAN ONLY CLASSIFY AS NON-TYPICAL. THROUGH WHAT WE HAD ALREADY LEARNED IN CLASS AND THE FACT THAT WE DID NOT HAVE TO TRAIN THE DOGS AS WE LEARNED, BUT SIMPLY LEARNED WHAT THEY HAD ALREADY BEEN TRAINED TO DO AND TO READ THEM APPROPRIATELY; THE LIKELY PITFALLS WERE AVOIDED. HAVING THE DOGS SO READILY TRAINED AND PREPARED MADE THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE MUCH LESS FRUSTRATING THAN I ANTICIPATED. TRACKING, NARCOTICS DETECTION, PATROL AND APPREHENSION; ALL WERE SECOND NATURE TO OUR DOGS THE DAY WE GOT THEM OUT OF THE KENNEL. OK, SO WE INTRODUCED ARTICLE SEARCHES TO OUR DOGS. BECAUSE THE DOGS WERE SO WELL VERSED IN OTHER TRAINING ASPECTS, THEY PICKED IT UP IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOUR DUAL PURPOSE DOGS. HOW ABOUT THIS: SADIE, A SINGLE PURPOSE NARCOTICS K9 PICKED UP TRACKING AND ARTICLE SEARCHES LIKE SHE HAD BEEN DOING THEM FOR MONTHS. THE DOGS AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN K9 ARE TRULY TOP SHELF. WORKING IN THE ARMPIT OF NORTHWEST INDIANA, I KNEW I NEEDED A DOG WITH SPECIAL TALENTS AND A BIG HEART. CUBA CERTAINLY HAS BOTH. WHEN I JUMP OUT ON SOME LESS THAN HONORABLE LOOKING CHARACTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND CUBA (A 55 POUND MAL) SOUNDS LIKE A 120 POUND MONSTER ROCKING MY CAR AND SCARING EVERYONE WITHIN A HUNDRED YARDS THOUGH THE CAGE, I JUST SMILE INSIDE AND THINK NMK9 BABY, YOUR DEALING WITH THE BEST. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU. HE CAN BE VERY PROUD OF YOU! TO CHRIS - I OWE YOU A DEBT OF GRATITUDE FOR YOUR BEING ABLE TO SEE THROUGH MY ODD PERSONALITY AND KEEP ME ON TRACK WHEN I NEEDED IT. TO MY CLASSMATES: -JIM AND K9 PARTNER YURI (JOHNNY): THE SPRINGS WITH FUR -BART AND K9 PARTNER GREGOR: THE GIANT AND THE BEAST -DARREN AND K9 PARTNER ORY: MY LEGS ARE STILL BRUISED FROM THAT LANDSHARK -DENISE AND K9 SADIE: THE GENTLE LITTLE MISS WITH COYOTE EYES MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU SAFE. IT IS MY HONOR TO BE ABLE TO SAY I KNOW YOU AND CALL YOU MY FRIENDS.

Name: Officer Paul
Organization: Charlotte Police Dept
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Thank you so much for my new partner Bram. You truly have a gift of matching up the right dog for the handler. Your training style and ability to work with people are second to none. Any time that we had a question, you had the answer. You are truly a class act and I'm very grateful to have been able to train with you. To anyone looking for a police K-9, look no further. You will leave NMK9 confident and have a dog able to give you results right away. I graduated on 5-27-05 and on my first night back to work my dog Bram tracked two stolen vehicle suspects through parking lots, yards, and over numerous fences and found both suspects hiding in some brush nearly 200 yards away.

Name: Erich
Organization: East Lansing Police Department
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I just wanted to say thanks for everything. Over the years I've been impressed with the great training, seminars, and certification trials. Our department has received some quality dogs from your organization.

Ryan

RE: Rico's Big 2nd Day

Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 5:49 PM

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I was awakened at 11:45 A.M. on tuesday to assist Oshkosh police department on the perimeter of a double homicide swat call. The call lasted till 8:00 P.M. and Rico did well waiting for the call to get over. When I got back to Fond du Lac to finish my shift Rico had his first drug arrest hitting on the outside of a vehicle on 4 grams of marijuana in the center console of the vehicle.

Hey Brian,

I just wanted to share with you what I consider to be a successful track. A summary is as follows:

8am a 10 year old boy leaves home and doesnt tell anyone where he is going other than his brother said the kid was going fishing. Mom finally decides to report him missing at 6pm. I get called out and arrive on scene. I get a description and last known direction of travel....10 hours ago!!! Mom then tells me that his fishing stuff was down at a creek down the road. I then went there and started Ory at the fishing stuff. He immediately nose downs and starts tuggin....UP STREAM! We went approximately 1/2 mile up stream and there was water the whole way. There were pools where it was waist deep on me. Needless to say, one of the joys of dog handling...I got soaked. He kept showing sings of being on good odor the whole way. I kept thinking..."ther is NO way he is on odor." and then
the "Brian Voice" in my head kept saying..."TRUST YOUR DOG DUMMY!" We continued tracking till we got to a
low water bridge where he got out of the water and showed all kinds of interest on the bridge. I then went and asked one of the guys I seen nearby about the kid. He tells me..."Yeah, that kid was here fishing on that bridge about an hour ago, He left going that way." I then put Ory back on the trail in the direction the boy was last seen walking. We tracked about another 100 yards or so before dispatch advised me that he kid returned home. I know WE didnt actually find the boy....but Im satisfied that we would have tracked him back home. I considered it a successful track and just wanted to share it with you. I hope all is well and please drill in them handlers heads that you have there now....TRUST YOUR DOG!!!

Stay Safe
Darin & Ory

Brian,

I want to thank NMK9 for the many years of support in quality training, venues, dogs. You've done a lot to help us out when we've needed it and I really appreciate it. My partner and I have been very successful over our 7yrs of service so far and I attribute a lot of it to the help from your quality organization.

Hi Guys

Thanks for talking with me last night, It means alot to me to still have you as friends.
Here are a couple of pictures of me and Lando. If you could put one on the memorial page it would mean alot. I know time heals and it will take a while. But please know I loved him from the moment I saw him at your house. Please know that because of you and the time you put in with him, Lando was a HERO. Lando was a very special dog, as Brian said he was my career. He always gave 110% at work and then was just happy to be home when we were off.
Lando could go from Felony Stops to Babysitting by the swing set in less then 20 minutes.

Thanks Guys
Forever Grateful
Your Friend
Chris