But the Department also found the program was costly. Lekso is trained to ride in almost any type of police vehicle, including helicopters. The dogs live at home with the wardens' families. That is the most common question we are asked. K-9s are an invaluable tool with their uncanny ability to find things by using their senses.
Dogs have relatively poor eyesight but make up for it with their keen hearing and sense of smell.
Some sources say that a dog's nose is a million times more sensitive than that of a human. Through training, the dog learns to identify certain odors and alert the handler. With these skills, the K-9 can detect concealed game, guns, ammunition, clothing, or hunting equipment. The dogs are trained to search fields, camps, vehicles, RVs, and buildings. Many times people are what need to be found.