K9 Dog Unit at Wheels and Wings

These dogs will show their capability at the show to be held at the Springs Airfield on Saturday.

The dog show will start at 11am, when the dogs will showcase their obedience to their trainers and how trainer and dog work as a team.

Superintendent André Boon, EMPD K9 Dog Unit commander, says the dogs will walk with a leash and without it to prove how well they react to their trainer’s commands.

The dogs are being trained to sniff out narcotics and explosives.

Boon says the dogs will firstly indicate where the narcotics are hidden on the airfield grounds.

In another demonstration they will indicate where explosives are hidden.

The dogs are also trained to apprehend a suspect and they will showcase this.

One of the officers will wear a protective cover over his arm and run away from the dog .

At this point the dog’s trainer will give the command to catch him.

The show will be 30 minutes and is a not to be missed element of the fun day.

The rest of the day promises to be full of activities including Alan Chapman and his strongmen and the Cancer City Casting kofifi dancers who will show off their unique dance style.

Entertainment includes HunTer, Ilana, Oliver Muller, Daniela Diogo, JJ Stephens, and the George Loudan Band.

Cars from yesteryear will also be on display.

Harvards and other planes will be in the air throughout the day.

Bikers will display their pride and joy, and don’t forget to check out the Harley Davidsons.

The beer tent, hosted by Springs Rotary Club, will be opposite the main stage.

While the adults enjoy a welcome rest from visiting the 80 plus stalls, the children can have some fun with Karz-4-Kidz and on jumping castles.

Do not forget to donate blood at the SANBS tent.

Remember to bring non-perishable food with as your entry fee.

The food will be handed over to local charity organisations.