Meet the MBPD's newest addition - Xello the Wonder Dog!!!

Posted by Jamie Boucher

on Sep 03, 2012

WOW - I never realized how amazing these K9 Dogs can be!!! Officer Stephanie Pipan introduced Rotary to Xello - the K9 Dog that is the newest member of our local police force. What a beautiful animal. Stephanie told her story of meeting Xello, choosing Xello, training with Xello and now, being able to call Xello her 24/7 partner. Xello is a German Shepherd - who duh - only spoke and took commands in German - so Stephanie had to learn some German in order to work with him. He is playful and yet is very focused on his mission - catching the bad guy!!! Not surprisingly that often happens via intimidation - when suspects get a look at Xello, they all too often turn themselves in - no one really wants to see him "in action". We however were treated to what happens if somebody "runs" - courageously, Bryan Millard wore the arm protection while Stephanie yelled "attack" (or something like that, this writer can't remember the actual command)... Xello ran and jumped at Bryan and wouldn't let go... It was a very convincing exhibition!!! Soon Xello will also begin training in narcotics detection. Congratulations to Morro Bay and to Stephanie for this wonderful program!!!