News
April 9, 2025
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Nokesville, VA – April 9, 2025 – K-9 Officer James “Rusty” McIntosh II and his K-9 partner, Argo, proudly placed 2nd and 3rd in two categories at the 2025 Iron Dog Event, held on April 5th at Kettle Run High School in Nokesville, Virginia. The competition, hosted by the Virginia Police Canine Association, Fauquier K-9, and Community Organization, brought together 40 law enforcement K-9 teams from across Virginia and the DC area to compete in a series of challenging tasks designed to test the strength, stamina, and teamwork of both handlers and their K-9 partners.
During the event, which featured a 1.5-mile course with seven skill-testing stations, McIntosh and Argo made an impressive debut, securing 3rd place in the Explosive Detection Carousel Search and 2nd place in the Overall Explosive K-9 category. The competition’s demanding format required teams to demonstrate precision and agility, with penalties for any incorrect finds or failure to complete obstacles.
The Iron Dog Competition serves as an opportunity for K-9 teams to display their capabilities in real-world scenarios, and McIntosh and Argo’s success showcases the hard work and training that goes into each K-9 team.
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