Over the years Maggie and I have had some unusual requests, so when PC Andy Durham from the Lincolnshire Police Dog Section contacted us with a commission, we took it in our stride; or rather in a furry canine stride.  Andy is a training instructor who works with many dog breeds but predominately German shepherds and he asked us if we could make some presentation plates. So, on a sunny autumn day he and several colleagues and four amazing police dogs turned up at the studio in a very large white van to have their paws printed.

How hard could this be?

PC Gridley with PD Leo
First we had a willing volunteer in the form of PC Gridley with his fluffy partner PD Leo.  Leo is quite a young dog and a little shy, so he averted his face when the paw was placed on the cold wet clay.
PC Judge with PD Mako
Next up was PC Judge and PD Mako, both equally professional and unfazed by the manoeuvre. Mako's approach was to just walk all over the tile.
PC Ball with PD Isaac
PC Ball had to encourage PD Isaac to work with the programme, but if only dogs could talk.  In the last picture I am convinced that Issac is saying "Hey look you Guys I didn't sign up for this!"