This didn't dampen her enthusiasm however, as she invited us in. The business administration major shared a bit about her profession boarding and training canines, including police dogs. Swanson purchases crime-busting canines directly from Germany to assure pure bloodlines. She currently is working with six. Her most recent sale was to Fond du Lac.
Many precincts use money confiscated from drug arrests to purchase a dog.
Each dog can expect to spend six months at Calliope Kennels, and for the last month, the officer who will work with the dog boards with Jamie and husband Josh. A substance containing the chemical makeup of various narcotics is used to familiarize the dog with the scent. These animals are not trained to attack people, but simply to track illegal substances. To ensure that the dog will respond to new authority, the officer undergoes a 200 hour handling course. Swanson also teaches basic and advanced obedience for all breeds.