The "K9 Lady" is a title that defies a simple definition. It belongs to a police dog sniffing out narcotics in a patrol car, a Bloodhound tracking a scent through the woods, a certified trainer teaching a family how to live happily with their pet, and the female officers who lead these remarkable animals.

If you are a woman looking to break into the professional K9 industry, success requires a strategic approach to fitness, education, and canine psychology:

Sadly, the hardest fight isn't always the suspect at the end of a track; it's the culture inside the precinct.