To celebrate National Dog Day, the Fargo Public Library is going to the dogs. Kids of all ages are invited to join us Monday, August 26, at 2 p.m. at the Main Library for a special visit from a real-life police dog. Officer Brad Cernik, his K-9 Partner Uno and School Resource Officers Andrea Noll and Josh Horner from the Fargo Police Department will read dog-related stories, demonstrate K-9 obedience training and provide back-to-school safety tips for kids and families. No registration is required for this free event. For details, contact Cindy M. at 701.241.1495.
K-9 Uno is a Belgian Malinois born on January 1, 2017, in Saint-Saulve, France. Uno was purchased by a vendor in the Netherlands, where he was trained for police work. Uno was eventually sold to Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. While at Shallow Creek Kennels, Uno spent six weeks learning narcotic detection, tracking, apprehension, building searches, area searches and evidence recovery. Uno was paired with his handler, Officer Brad Cernik, in March 2018. Together, the team completed another six weeks of training in Pennsylvania. Officer Cernik and Uno returned to Fargo and started working the street together May 1, 2018. During his free time, Uno enjoys playing fetch in the backyard, chewing on his bone and laying around the house.
Fargo Public Library events are free and open to the public. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.