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| Copyright 2008-2010 © Barry M. Baker, Canines-and-Felines.com |
| Marilyn Jeffers Walton |
| The Canines |
King:
Major:
Ingo:
Bear:
Ace:
Baron:
Ponch:
Argus:
Axel:
Luke II:
Midge:
Sirius:
Alley:
Perry:
Rex:
Major:
Ingo:
Bear:
Ace:
Baron:
Ponch:
Argus:
Axel:
Luke II:
Midge:
Sirius:
Alley:
Perry:
Rex:
The Children's Angel
Unchained Fury
Valor and Sacrifice
Fur and Fangs
Jaws of Steel
Driven to Distraction
Canine Clown
A Cry in the Dark
The Hungarian Surprise
In Grateful Service
Pint-Sized Power
New York's Shining Star
Pride of the Pentagon
Taking a Bite out of Crime
MWD
Unchained Fury
Valor and Sacrifice
Fur and Fangs
Jaws of Steel
Driven to Distraction
Canine Clown
A Cry in the Dark
The Hungarian Surprise
In Grateful Service
Pint-Sized Power
New York's Shining Star
Pride of the Pentagon
Taking a Bite out of Crime
MWD
| The K-9s |
K-9 Buffy
MWD Rinny #681F
K-9 Cinder
K-9 Conan
K-9 Senga
MWD Duke
K-9 Leon
K-9s Zeke, Bullet and Snap
K-9 Vago
K-9 Gina Marie
K-9 Bear
K-9 Aron
K-9 Saxon
K-9 Rudi
K-9 Shadow
MWD Rinny #681F
K-9 Cinder
K-9 Conan
K-9 Senga
MWD Duke
K-9 Leon
K-9s Zeke, Bullet and Snap
K-9 Vago
K-9 Gina Marie
K-9 Bear
K-9 Aron
K-9 Saxon
K-9 Rudi
K-9 Shadow
"Ambassadress Extraordinaire"
"Never Forget"
"Canadian Cinderella"
"Portrait in White"
"Scotland's Highland Lass"
"Jaws, Paws and Claws"
"International House of Dogs"
"Tracker's Trilogy"
"On This Earth to Be a Police Dog"
"Treasure of the Tidewater"
"Thunder Down Under"
"The Price of Valor"
"Welsh Warrior"
"True Blue Dog of Sherwood Forest"
"The Face of Winter"
"Never Forget"
"Canadian Cinderella"
"Portrait in White"
"Scotland's Highland Lass"
"Jaws, Paws and Claws"
"International House of Dogs"
"Tracker's Trilogy"
"On This Earth to Be a Police Dog"
"Treasure of the Tidewater"
"Thunder Down Under"
"The Price of Valor"
"Welsh Warrior"
"True Blue Dog of Sherwood Forest"
"The Face of Winter"
| For the brave of heart who served with honor and valor |
| Officer Tim Jones and K-9 Laser Saint Paul, Minnesota Lost August 26, 1994 |
| Deputy Matt Williams and K-9 Diogi Polk City, Florida Lost September 28, 2006 |
| "There are no words......." |
"The dog was enraged. He saw the danger the robber presented
and every inch of Aron's body was geared to charge ahead and
protect his handler from further assault. The man to whom he was
so devoted and to whom he had an unspoken allegiance had been
injured before his eyes. With renewed purpose, Aron thrashed
through the woods to find the suspect and was soon out of sight.
With unbridled fury, he lunged toward the suspect as the branches
of springtime growth snapped beneath his weight. And the whole
time the suspect never stopped firing..."
and every inch of Aron's body was geared to charge ahead and
protect his handler from further assault. The man to whom he was
so devoted and to whom he had an unspoken allegiance had been
injured before his eyes. With renewed purpose, Aron thrashed
through the woods to find the suspect and was soon out of sight.
With unbridled fury, he lunged toward the suspect as the branches
of springtime growth snapped beneath his weight. And the whole
time the suspect never stopped firing..."
| From Badge On My Collar II: To Serve With Honor |
Aron - "The Price of Valor"
Marilyn Walton goes on to describe, in vivid detail, the horrifying
moments that followed. The one thing that cannot escape the
reader is the absolute devotion shown by police officers toward one
another by risking their lives to save the lives of brother officers.
One of those police officers would make the ultimate sacrifice,
but… not for the lack of efforts of his human brothers to save him.
moments that followed. The one thing that cannot escape the
reader is the absolute devotion shown by police officers toward one
another by risking their lives to save the lives of brother officers.
One of those police officers would make the ultimate sacrifice,
but… not for the lack of efforts of his human brothers to save him.
Rinny - "Never Forget"
“Tears streamed from Tom’s eyes as he tried to explain to Rinny
that they would not see each other again. The dog had been such a
loyal companion, and his questioning dark eyes stared into Tom’s
as they had the first time he had placed his paws on Tom’s shoulder
when they first met.”
that they would not see each other again. The dog had been such a
loyal companion, and his questioning dark eyes stared into Tom’s
as they had the first time he had placed his paws on Tom’s shoulder
when they first met.”
| From Badge On My Collar II: To Serve With Honor |
Imagine yourself
as a young man
just out of Air
Force Police
training and
landing at the Ton
as a young man
just out of Air
Force Police
training and
landing at the Ton
Son Nuht Air Force Base in Viet
Nam in 1966. Like every young
soldier arriving in a foreign land,
particularly in a time war, things
can be a bit overwhelming. One
would think that Marilyn Walton
was standing next to Tom Wilson
as she describes the sights, the
sounds, and the dangers this
young airman would experience
over the next year. While Tom
had no idea upon his arrival that
he would become a K-9 handler,
he would spend the better part of
a year sitting in the darkness
guarding the perimeter of Ton
Son Nuht Air Force Base. Tom
was never alone in the darkness,
because next to him sat Rinny
who could communicate to Tom
the difference between a cobra
crawling through the grass and a
Viet Cong soldier attempting to
penetrate the perimeter.
Tom Wilson never forgot Rinny.
Many years after Tom left Viet
Nam, he would eventually locate
Rinny’s military records, and
Tom would learn the fate of the
big, wolf like dog he came to love
and respect.
Nam in 1966. Like every young
soldier arriving in a foreign land,
particularly in a time war, things
can be a bit overwhelming. One
would think that Marilyn Walton
was standing next to Tom Wilson
as she describes the sights, the
sounds, and the dangers this
young airman would experience
over the next year. While Tom
had no idea upon his arrival that
he would become a K-9 handler,
he would spend the better part of
a year sitting in the darkness
guarding the perimeter of Ton
Son Nuht Air Force Base. Tom
was never alone in the darkness,
because next to him sat Rinny
who could communicate to Tom
the difference between a cobra
crawling through the grass and a
Viet Cong soldier attempting to
penetrate the perimeter.
Tom Wilson never forgot Rinny.
Many years after Tom left Viet
Nam, he would eventually locate
Rinny’s military records, and
Tom would learn the fate of the
big, wolf like dog he came to love
and respect.
Midge - Pint-Sized Power
“While the shepherds normally took their Ohio Certification Test at age two, Midge took and passed the test
when she was just one. That certification meant that the sheriff and his deputies could make an arrest, get a
search warrant or seize property based solely on Midge’s alert to the presence of marijuana.”
when she was just one. That certification meant that the sheriff and his deputies could make an arrest, get a
search warrant or seize property based solely on Midge’s alert to the presence of marijuana.”
From Badge On My Collar: A Chronicle of Courageous Canines
One normally associates police dogs with the German Shepard or other large breed canines, so you can imagine
the ribbing Sheriff Dan McClelland had to endure when he introduced Midge, a mixed Chihuahua-Rat Terrier
breed, to his K-9 Unit. Midge would soon prove her worth and gain the respect of the Sheriff’s deputies and, more
importantly, the friendship of the “big dogs.”
the ribbing Sheriff Dan McClelland had to endure when he introduced Midge, a mixed Chihuahua-Rat Terrier
breed, to his K-9 Unit. Midge would soon prove her worth and gain the respect of the Sheriff’s deputies and, more
importantly, the friendship of the “big dogs.”
Rudi - "True Blue Dog of Sherwood Forest"
“ ‘Rudi! Heel!’ he called and whistled to attract the dog’s attention.
Suddenly, an apparition shrouded in black loomed over both officers. It seemed to be of enormous proportions,
and it was not stopping. Like a giant bat, it momentarily hovered above them. Both men screamed and turned to
run as the shape hit the ground beside them. There lay Rudi, who had leapt out of a bedroom window two stories
up upon hearing his recall. He was not hurt, but the thought that he might be in a future scenario made Dave
rethink how and when he would recall his dog.”
Suddenly, an apparition shrouded in black loomed over both officers. It seemed to be of enormous proportions,
and it was not stopping. Like a giant bat, it momentarily hovered above them. Both men screamed and turned to
run as the shape hit the ground beside them. There lay Rudi, who had leapt out of a bedroom window two stories
up upon hearing his recall. He was not hurt, but the thought that he might be in a future scenario made Dave
rethink how and when he would recall his dog.”
| From Badge On My Collar II: To Serve With Honor |
Dave Brown began his police career as a police cadet at age seventeen with the Nottinghamshire Constabulary,
and it didn’t take him long to realize that he wanted to become a K-9 officer. A lot of people would believe that
becoming a K-9 handler is just a matter of going through training with a dog and going to work after graduation.
Dave Brown would enjoy a long police career as a K-9 officer, and he would even get to work with his son who
would follow in his father’s footsteps. However, Dave’s story reveals the difficulties as well as the joys of training
and working with a canine partner.
Marilyn Walton takes you through Dave’s career with her usual talented writing and story telling expertise.
While there are some sad moments, you’ll have a smile on your face as you read about Rudi and those canines
that would succeed him… all of whom received the patience and loving care that only a real animal lover could
provide.
Dave Brown is now retired, but he keeps his hand in the game with his Blog, www.nottspolicedogs.blogspot.com/
and it didn’t take him long to realize that he wanted to become a K-9 officer. A lot of people would believe that
becoming a K-9 handler is just a matter of going through training with a dog and going to work after graduation.
Dave Brown would enjoy a long police career as a K-9 officer, and he would even get to work with his son who
would follow in his father’s footsteps. However, Dave’s story reveals the difficulties as well as the joys of training
and working with a canine partner.
Marilyn Walton takes you through Dave’s career with her usual talented writing and story telling expertise.
While there are some sad moments, you’ll have a smile on your face as you read about Rudi and those canines
that would succeed him… all of whom received the patience and loving care that only a real animal lover could
provide.
Dave Brown is now retired, but he keeps his hand in the game with his Blog, www.nottspolicedogs.blogspot.com/
Argus - A Cry in the Dark
“Wrapped in an old black and red lumberjack’s shirt, the baby’s tiny bare legs, exposed to the harsh elements,
kicked as Argus tenderly nuzzled the soft skin with his cold nose.”
kicked as Argus tenderly nuzzled the soft skin with his cold nose.”
From Badge On My Collar: A Chronicle of Courageous Canines
Denver Giroux, only two days old, would have perished in the Canadian wilderness had it not been for Argus, a
canine member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This story illustrates just another of the talents possessed
by police dogs. It seems that Argus was good at just about everything before his talent for tracking was
recognized. Marilyn Walton takes you from the infant’s kidnapping to his rescue. This story exposes one of the
absolute lowest forms of human behaviour to one of its best… aided by the selfless nature of a loyal canine.
canine member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This story illustrates just another of the talents possessed
by police dogs. It seems that Argus was good at just about everything before his talent for tracking was
recognized. Marilyn Walton takes you from the infant’s kidnapping to his rescue. This story exposes one of the
absolute lowest forms of human behaviour to one of its best… aided by the selfless nature of a loyal canine.
I could go on and highlight every one of these fabulous canines; however, that would defeat the purpose of
reading good books. I would deny the reader of enjoying good writing and viewing the photographs that serve to
bring the reader closer to the dogs and their handlers. Whether you’re a police officer aspiring to be a K-9
handler or a person who just loves animals, you’re going to love these books.
reading good books. I would deny the reader of enjoying good writing and viewing the photographs that serve to
bring the reader closer to the dogs and their handlers. Whether you’re a police officer aspiring to be a K-9
handler or a person who just loves animals, you’re going to love these books.
~ Barry M. Baker
About the Author
Marilyn Jeffers Walton is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She has written six books for children
including the successful Celebration Series for Raintree-Steck-Vaughn. Her book, Chameleons’ Rainbow, won a
Children’s Choice award in 1986. She is the author of Rhapsody in Junk—A Daughter’s Return to Germany to
Finish Her Father’s Story. She and her husband, a retired Miami University professor, raised three sons in
Oxford, Ohio, where they currently reside.
She has always loved dogs including her own canines, Willie, Smokey and a German shepherd mix and K-9
wannabe, Sandy.
Marilyn Jeffers Walton is a graduate of The Ohio State University. She has written six books for children
including the successful Celebration Series for Raintree-Steck-Vaughn. Her book, Chameleons’ Rainbow, won a
Children’s Choice award in 1986. She is the author of Rhapsody in Junk—A Daughter’s Return to Germany to
Finish Her Father’s Story. She and her husband, a retired Miami University professor, raised three sons in
Oxford, Ohio, where they currently reside.
She has always loved dogs including her own canines, Willie, Smokey and a German shepherd mix and K-9
wannabe, Sandy.