Iron Dogs compete for a cause

Brittany Collins’ 3-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, Ella, gave out dozens of kisses for $1 each Saturday to raise money for a Vermont Canine Association fund that benefits retired police dogs.

Collins of Westford and her dog, who wore a Vermont State Police T-shirt, came with Collins’ employer, Bow Meow Pet Grooming Boutique, to help the Lacey’s Fund support retired police dogs at the 2010 Green Mountain Iron Dog Competition. “It’s important for us to be here and to raise money for a good cause,” said Collins.

Held on the grounds of Camp Kiniya in Colchester, the Iron Dog competition was taking place for the ninth year. Police officer Dave Dewey, who organized the event, said 60 teams registered to participate.

Dewey said that half of the field consisted of police K-9 units and the other half were civilians. The most challenging part of the day was a 1½-mile obstacle course, Dewey said. “The course is set up to be fun for the dog and handler. Some of the teams are very competitive, though.”

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