To the editor:

This thank-you is way overdue for the wonderful article Suzannah Couch wrote on the police dogs, “Play for Pay” in January. I found it quite fascinating with all the work the officers and police dogs put into the training. Suzannah gave us an insider’s view as to the bond that develops, how quickly the dogs learn their skills, and the special commitment on the officer’s part. Well done.

Sharon Grimm, Hummingbird Drive

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