She had such an interest in her balls and toys that we decided to train her as a narcotics detection and trailing dog. Star was fully trained as a single purpose narcotics dog and was later donated to the Vail, Colorado Police Department, through our Paul LeBlanc Memorial Police Dog Donation Program. Stars’ new handler, Ryan Millbern, came to North Carolina to meet her and attend their handler school together. To sya the least, it was love at first sight. The two got along and worked very well together dring their initial handler training here.

Well, Star has been working for the Vail Police Department for over two years now. In the past two years she has tracked suspected criminals and missing persons, conducted narcotics searches and located evidence during criminal investigations. In the past year, Star and her handler assisted or were involved with 84 arrests for various offenses including drug possession and burglary. Star regularly conducts public demonstrations for school children and other civic organizations.

Since the inception of our police dog donation program in 2006, Highland Canine Training has donated more than 7 dogs trained for single purpose anrcotics detection, police patrol and search and rescue. Highland Canine Training will continue its’ donation program in 2010 and we will post information regarding the program on our website when it becomes available. If you have questions regarding our program, feel free to email us or call at 866.200.2207.

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We began to work with her and soon Auti learned to trust people and began to figure out that she would be fed daily along with human interaction and some much needed playtime. After some time at “finishing school” and some 20 pounds later she was a rather striking and well-behaved dog.

Fortunately for Auti, she was adopted by a loving family who wanted so much to have another dog. And to top it off they lived at the beach. So, Auti has been with her new family at the beach in Hilton Head Island for a little more than a year. Recently, they sent us an update and a photo that I thought that I would like to share.

“There is nothing but good news to tell about this girl. I have continued the work you all started with her on her basic commands…heel & sit, sit & stay and come when called and she’s done very well. I have been socializing her with other dogs and people since the day we brought her home and she has proven to be totally dependable. She does well in any setting, which is great because HHI is a very dog friendly environment. She is even the “un-official” mascot of the soccer team attending my daughter’s practices three times a week!

To me, the fact that she survived the first year or so of her life speaks to her inner strength. If not for the couple of scars on her muzzle, to see her at work or play today you would never know of her previous neglect and abuse. She is a beautiful dog and with her strong character, it’s obvious she comes from good lines. Thanks to Highland and Lake Norman Rescue for all the good work that you do! Auti is a healthy, happy dog today and I am honored to have her as a companion.”

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