Sights & sounds
"The Westminster Dog Show meets the X-Games."
It's difficult to pinpoint what makes working dogs so awe-inspiring. Is it the bond between dog and human? The power of the dog's nose? The might of their physical abilities? Whatever it is, you'll learn the value of having well-trained police dogs and handlers in our community after just a few minutes into the event.
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Press Passes
Are you a journalist or reporter interested in covering the 2023 Washington County K9 Trials?
Let us know so we can issue you a press pass with field access on the day of the event. We will NOT issue passes on the day of the event.
2019 News Coverage
K9 units compete for top dog at Washington County trials
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
"Every single one of these obstacles are designed to simulate something that they may go over or go under or through during a real life track or some sort of search," said Sgt. Danny DiPietro with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
Police K9 units throughout the area, took a break from catching bad guys, to take part in a competition, but only one was named, "Top Dog."
K9 Trials return to Hillsboro on Saturday
Hillsboro police officer and K9 win 'Top Dog' in Washington Co. K9 Trials
K9 Trials return to Hillsboro on Saturday
Police dogs and their handlers from around Oregon have the chance to compete in a series of events to earn bragging rights and a trophy. One of the events involves dogs chasing down suspects — something canine handlers say is fun for the dogs, but not so much for the volunteers.
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