All posts by Rene Averett

K9s Train for Raven.

This was posted recently on the Washoe County Sheriff’s Facebook page. Sharing the post and photos here.

Our Washoe County K9 teams recently participated in training with our RAVEN flight crew. This training session aimed to familiarize our K9s with our helicopters and prepare them for real-life deployments across our region.

Practical training exercises like this are crucial in ensuring our teams are fully prepared and equipped to respond rapidly to emergencies throughout Northern Nevada.

Great teamwork was demonstrated by both our K9 and RAVEN teams!

Click to see larger images.

Many Thanks to Scheels!

We are so grateful for the support we receive from Scheels at Legends and for hosting our November Meet and Greet at their store. I’m a little late in getting the photos posted from this year’s event. Thanks so much to Crystal Powell from WCSO for taking these fabulous pictures and sending them to us.

Click to see the larger photos. All photos by Crystal Powell

We had a great time meeting new people and talking to those we know from previous years. The community support is very important to us, so thank you very much.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Is Coming!

Actually, however you celebrate this holiday season, we’re wishing you the best of the holidays, be it Yule, Hannukah, Kwanza, or Christmas. There are so many traditions but most all of them hope for a peaceful and loving holiday.

For us at K9 Partners, we’re going to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas with our K9s! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate.

Great Fun at Consign Furniture

Many thanks to Consign Furniture for hosting a K9 Meet and Greet last Friday and for inviting us to participate in their Trunk or Treat event! We had a great time meeting people and seeing everyone in their costumes. Some were so imaginative. Consign Furniture is one of our deeply appreciated supporters and also an outlet for our calendars and mugs.

Here’s a few pictures from the Meet and Greet from 3 pm to 5 pm. Click on each image to see the larger photo.

Here are photos from the Trunk or Treat: Again, click for the larger image.

K9 Unit Challenge in Carson City

Over the weekend, a few of us went to Carson City to watch our Washoe County K9s compete against other K9 units in Northern Nevada. It was a warm day and everyone was in good spirits, especially our dogs. Here’s the report from the Sheriff’s Office along with some photos of the day.

Deputy Grulli and K9 Jett crush this door window obstacle.

Five of our Washoe County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams and ten other Northern Nevada K9 units participated in today’s second annual K9 Unit Challenge at Fuji Park in Carson City.

The competition consisted of three challenges: detection, patrol, and obstacle/agility, where Deputy Grulli and K9 Jett, Deputy Evans and K9 Odin, Deputy Lynch and K9 Ace, Deputy Tittensor and K9 Brutus, and Deputy Locke with K9 Otto showcased their skills.

The competition provided a great opportunity for multiple agencies to come together, collaborate, and gain knowledge from one another while exhibiting the exceptional abilities of the region’s K9s and their handlers to the community.

Join us in congratulating Deputy Tittensor and K9 Brutus for a 3rd place finish in narcotics detection!

#WCSO #K9 #competition #service #K9partners 

Meet & Greet at Consign Furniture

What are you doing on October 27th? How would you like to meet a few of our Washoe County K9s? Our annual Meet & Greet at Consign Furniture is at 6865 Sierra Center Parkway Suite 200 from 3 to 5 p.m.

But the fun doesn’t stop then as K9 Partners will be there from 5 to 8 p.m. for the Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration. So come out in costume, stop by for a treat, and say hello to a K9!

We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

2024 K9 Calendar is Available Now!

UPDATE: We just learned our link to purchase the calendar was not working and people were getting a “Page not found” message. The code got corrupted at some point and it is now fixed. You should be able to order the calendar now. If you have problems, please send an email to info@k9partners.org

We are so excited to announce our new 2024 calendar! It features beautiful color photographs of all eight Washoe County Sheriff’s Office K9s and their partners.

Donation is $20 for a calendar.

Calendars are available at Consign Furniture – 6865 Sierra Center Parkway, Reno,* Scheels at Legends – 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks * Sam’s Sparkle Shop, 1825 Frazier, Sparks * and Reno Gun Range – 2325 Market Street.

CALENDARS ARE ALL SOLD OUT FOR 2024.

2025 VERSION WILL BE COMING IN THE FALL.