Ranger Don Love & K9 Yote
Bureau of Land Management
K9 Yote is a 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois/German Shepherd cross trained and certified in suspect apprehension, handler protection, narcotics detection, and article detection. He is partnered with Bureau of Land Management Ranger Love in Colorado.
Since joining the team in November 2025, K9 Yote and Ranger Love have completed more than 500 hours of specialized training and continue to develop their skills through ongoing training and operational deployments. Known for his strong work ethic, intelligence, and eagerness to learn, K9 Yote thrives in his role and approaches every task with enthusiasm and determination.
His drive and commitment to the mission have contributed to several significant narcotics seizures, helping keep local communities and public lands safe.
When off duty, K9 Yote enjoys hiking, playing in the creek, and chewing on his favorite Kong toy. Through his dedication, intelligence, and unwavering work ethic, K9 Yote has become a valued member of the Bureau of Land Management team and a trusted partner in serving and protecting the public.
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Officer Nate Baker & K9 Odin
Craig Police Department (Colorado)
Odin is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois. Odin has been with Officer Nate Baker since he was 6 weeks old, and works at Craig Police Department. Odin is trained in narcotics detection and patrol.
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Sergeant Kenyon Hendricks & K9 Te Kā
Security at St. Mary’s Hospital (Colorado)
K9 Te Kā is a female German Shepherd and was born June of 2020. She is the niece of K9 Talu who worked for Fruita Police Department. She is certified in handler protection, muzzle, tracking and human remains detection.
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Officer Mike Boyle & K9 Tres
North Salt Lake City Police Department (Utah)
Mike Boyle and Tres are a K9 team working for the North Salt Lake City Police Department in Utah. They have been together since June of 2019. Tres is trained and certified as a narcotics and patrol dog.
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Commander Deanie Earthman & K9s
Security at St. Mary’s Hospital (Colorado)
Deanie has been involved with K9 for over 35 years. She worked for Grand Junction Police Department 1987 to 2017, 28 years of her career she was a K9 handler. She worked six K9’s during her career.
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Deputy Aaron Clock & K9 Winston
Routt County Sheriff’s Office (Colorado)
Deputy Aaron Clock has been with the Routt County Sheriff’s Office almost 10 years. In August of 2021 Deputy Clock was given the privilege of being the second K9 deputy for the agency.
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Dee Lehman and K9 Allie
Garfield County Search and Rescue (Colorado)
Allie is a Colorado native girl. She is a German shepherd and will be 6 years old at the end of June.
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McKelle Jensen and K9 Cholo
Next Level K9- Las Vegas, NV
Bio coming soon**
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Ranger Nic Cooley & K9 Sego
Bureau of Land Management
Sego is a two-year-old German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois mix, predominantly black with tan legs and famously oversized paws, trained in suspect apprehension, handler protection, and narcotics detection.
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Officer Richman & K9 Pike
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Mark Richman and K9 Pike work for Colorado Parks and Wildlife's K9 Unit. K9 Pike is German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois cross from Slovakia.
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Brooke Thwaits & K9 Moose
Intermountain Health- St. Mary’’s
Brooke and K9 Moose are one of the hospital teams from Grand Junction, CO and work at St. Mary's Hospital.
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Kali Henderson & K9 Kobi
Intermountain Health- St. Mary’s
K9 Kobi is a two year old bi-colored German Shepherd born and imported from Hungary. Kobi began his career in February 2025 as a security K9 for Intermountain Health- St. Mary's.
