Who Let the Dogs Out?

​A couple of weeks ago we read a non-fiction selection called Aero and Officer Mike---a text about a K-9 officer and his dog.

​The students loved this story and connected deeply with it.

Our awesome principal was able to get in contact with the Will County Sheriff's Department's K-9 unit, and they came out to meet with the kids, show their stuff, and answer questions.
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Meet Deputy Kane and his partner, Ryyker.

We also had Deputy Bartunek and his partner, Tucker.

The students watched as the dogs and their handlers showed what skills they had. The dogs were highly motivated by tennis balls!

A couple of our students were chosen to rub their scent on objects and then hide them in the gymnasium. The dogs found these objects right away.
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At the end of the presentation, the officers answered questions, and then the students were able to pet Tucker (if they wanted to!)

It was a fantastic way to connect with what we read and to see it in real life.