Testimonials

Lt. G Hilton – Niagara Detention Centre

Please accept this letter as a note of appreciation in regards to your demonstration of your dog’s drug detecting ability on August 9, 1991. The demonstration was satisfactory and we at the institution were impressed with the duration of the dog’s ability to detect evidence of residue. Should we require your company’s services in the future we will consider your company for its ability in this area.

RK Allay – Chief, Correctional Operations Stony Mountain

I have been acquainted with Syd Murray for 4% years. During this time, he has been responsible for placing guard dogs in various western Canadian Institutions and conducting contraband searches in all western Canadian Institutions, primarily in the recovery of illicit drugs. Mr. Murray’s responsibilities were to provide and maintain top quality dogs at Stony Mountain and Edmonton Institutions, to train staff in the handling of these dogs and to conduct a minimum of BAX —— per year at the six western Federal penitentiaries.

I have found Mr. Murray to be completely reliable, dependable and most competent. He met all deadlines without fail. His Searches were most effective and efficient, and his dogs performed for him in an outstanding manner. Mr. Murray’s very presence in the Institution proved to be a deterrent to the population’s attempts to conceal contraband. IT found Mr. Murray performed his duties and responsibilities in a most professional manner.

Lieutenant-colonel P Prevost

The international air show, that took place at Bagotville’s military base on June 9 and 10 2007, was a big success. I believe that it’s relevant to mention that the success of this operation is, in part, due to the implication of the members of the K-9 Division.

Under the excellent supervision of their handlers, your canines performed extremely well and their presence was very appreciated. Their handlers had a professional attitude in their work that reflected positively on your organization. So, I want to give you my most sincere thanks for a work very well done. I also want to thank you for the support your company gave to our military base during this air show.

Your collaboration and assistance contributed to the success of this event. Once more, thank you very much.

B Gauthier – Canadian Customs

Please accept this as a letter of reference for Mr. Sid Murray of Edlyn Kennels, Fenwick, Ontario, Canada. First, please allow me to introduce my self. I have been employed with the Canadian Government as a Customs Inspector for 24 years. For the last 19 years I have been assigned to the Detector Dog Service of Canada Customs.

I have trained and handled several dogs used in Drug and firearm detection during these years. I am Certified in that field by the Canadian Government. Two years ago my wife Linda also joined the program and she is Certified as a Dog Handler with Canada Customs working with a Currency Detector Dog. I have know and associated with Mr. Sid Murray for the last 20 years and have done considerable evaluating, training and handling of dogs with him.

We continuously observe each other while working and share opinions and critiques on the handling and training of Specialty Dogs. Although I specialize in Drugs, guns and currency, Mr. Murray has trained dogs in detecting various other scents. The handling and bonding with the dog is the important part. The scents introduced to the dog are of secondary nature. My wife and I hold Mr. Murray in high esteem and are very confident in his abilities as a Specialty Dog Trainer.

C North – RONCO Consulting USA

I worked with Mr. Sid Murray in Bosnia and later in Kosovo. He was a Senior Mine Detecting Dog trainer and instructor/supervisor, I was Chief Technical Advisor for Handicap International, a mine and UXO clearance organization. Mr. Murray is’ fiercely loyal, reliable and hard working, he always sees the task through to the end and is always willing to work that little extra to help out fellow workers, this combined with his sense of humor make him a valuable and trusted asset to any job, task or operation.

I definitely would rate Mr Murray as being 100% honest, reliable and trustworthy One of the “non trade” strengths of Mr Murray is that he is excellent at dealing with the public and at interacting with persons under his instruction/guidance, he gets on well with work colleagues Mr Murray was always a valued, resourceful and extremely reliable work collegue, I would happily work with him again without hesitation.

As far as I know, all who have worked with him hold him in high regard both professionally and personally.

L Malin – Iraq National Mine Action Authority

I am the Chief of Staff and Senior Operations Advisor to the Iraq National Mine Action Authority. I have been involved in Mine Action in Iraq for 2 years, and have also worked in Bosnia, Kosovo, Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan on similar projects.

Prior to this, I was a Major in the British Army, retiring in 1989, my final duties being with Special Forces. I have been involved in conducting and managing high risk search and operational Improvised Explosive Device Destruction duties in several countries. I have utilised the skills of canine search teams on many occasions and am very familiar with the operational deployment and use of these capabilities.

It was my great pleasure to meet Mr Murray in Bosnia and assist him in facilitating the establishment of a Mine Detecting Dog school as part of a Canadian International Development Agency project. Whilst working with Mr Murray, I gained a great deal of respect for the way he conducted training, managed the welfare of the dogs, and generally carried out all tasks, with enthusiasm and professionalism. The dogs he trained were objectively and independently tested, and their abilities exceeded all expectations. Several years later, I met Mr Murray in Kosovo, where he was providing canine search capabilities to a Canadian organisation carrying out Mine Clearance activities. Again, I was struck by the results he was able to achieve, and the professionalism with which he carried out his duties.

Where Mr Murray and canine support is concerned, he ranks amongst the very best.

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MR Bell – Winnipeg Police Inspector

Mr. Murray was hired as a trainer and consultant for the Winnipeg Police Service Canine Unit in 1331 and provided a valuable and unique service. After establishing what cur standards were, he subsequently delivered four fully trained service dogs. After a short bonding period, the does were pressed into police service, This technique was not heard of in this region and proved to be very successful, mainly due to Syd’s extensive knowledge and high standards in this specialized field. He is a credit to the profession and his efforts here in Winnipeg were very commendable.

GF Ouellette – Thunder Bay Police Chief

On behalf of members of the Thunder Bay Police Force I wish to convey our thanks for a job well done in providing us with a worthwhile replacement for our canine unit. In addition, we appreciate the ongoing courtesy shown Constable Jardine while he was with you.

G Park – Winnipeg Police Inspector

Mr. Murray has been acting as a trainer, and consultant for the Winnipeg Police Department, Canine Unit since December 1991. He has supplied our department with one trained Police Service Dog and is currently under contract to supply a second dog. His expertise and advice in this field as well as in the area of detection (Specialty Dogs) has been most helpful and greatly appreciated.

Jack Shirley – Tupelo, Mississippi Sheriff

I just wanted to drop you a line to tell you how pleased we are with a German Shepherd that came from your kennels. You knew him as Calgary’s own Royal, but we call him Rommel. I have been Rommel’s partner for app. one and a half years. I could not ask for a better canine. Rommel is certified as a patrol dog by the USPCA and as a detector dog by the NNDDA. This is in addition to his Schutzhund titles. Rommel served with me during the Persian Gulf Conflict. He is the only civilian canine to be called to active duty. He served with distinction protecting Ml tanks in a motor pool and made two drug busts. I can’t thank you enough for my partner. Please feel free to use me as a reference in the future.