In
2003, I was faced with possibly retiring K9 Ayla at age seven due to a
chronic neck and back injury. As a result of Dr. Orenbuch’s care, K9 Ayla
remained sound and continued to work as a dual purpose police dog for the
Delaware Department of Corrections until her retirement in 2006 at 10
years of age.
Ayla is still with me - almost 13 years old!
K9 Ayla is a once
in a lifetime dog. She was trained in narcotics detection, tracking and
patrol work, as well as being certified as a FEMA Type 1 search and
rescue dog with Virginia Task Force One, Fairfax County, Virginia. K9
Ayla and Marilyn have been deployed to the earthquakes in Tou-lin, Taiwan, Duzce, Turkey, and the 911 disaster at the Pentagon.
K9 Ayla is the
recipient of the Trooper Award, a medal for heroism and bravery, given by
the ASPCA.
Marilyn Arwe has
been a professional dog trainer for over 25 years. She has enjoyed
competing in agility, obedience, and USPCA trials. Currently she is the
K9 Instructor for the Delaware Department of Corrections.
