Pet's Playhouse at the corner of Johnson Ave. and Jacolyn Dr. NW hosted the event, which raised $10,000 for the Cedar Rapids Police Department K-9 units. Donations are still being accepted at United Security Savings Bank.
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One of the CRPD K-9's demonstrates finding narcotics
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Mike Hunt, owner of Pet's Playhouse, wears the bite suit so officers can demonstrate how dogs attack on command
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Mike, protected by the bite suit, let the K-9 attack several times
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Mike's son demonstrates using the bite sleeve. Officers said the dogs are trained to attack whatever is given, in this case the protected arm
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The Cedar Rapids Police Department K-9 officers and their dogs pose with Sherri & Mike Hunt (owners of Pet's Playhouse) and KHAK's Bob James (center)
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Clydesdales were even part of the festivities
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The scene from across Johnson Ave.
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Officers praise one of the K-9's during a demonstration.
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