K-9 Olympics Facts
Directions and advice from Vohne Liche Kennels owner Ken Licklider appear throughout the obstacle course at the 13th Annual K-9 Olympics at VLK. (View larger version)
- This year, Vohne Liche Kennels hosted the 13th annual K9 Olympics in Denver, Indiana.
- Judges and trainers from all over the world come to Vohne Liche for the K9 Olympics.
- The K9 Olympics features various events, including open area searches, obedience tests, and an obstacle course.
- Yasmin Gonzalez is a trainer at Vohne Liche Kennels, and the only VLK trainer participating in this year's K9 Olympics.
- Dennis Fetzer is the General Manager at Vohne Liche Kennels.
- Frank Lacaden is a K9 handler from the Sherriff's department in Oahu, Hawaii.
- The song "Slow Ride" was released in 1975 by the British rock group Foghat.
- A vehicle extraction is where a K9 is sent to apprehend a suspect that is either inside or below a vehicle.
- "Los" is the Dutch command for "Leave it".
- "Blijf" is a Dutch command meaning "stay".
- "Af" is a Dutch command meaning "down".
- "Stellen" is a Dutch command meaning "bite".
