Bob

K-9 Bob was born in September 2010 at the Canine Detection Training Center, Auburn University, Anniston, Alabama and underwent training there. Bob and his handler Rick Hoover graduated in October 2012 and they were certified as an EDDT (Explosive Detector Dog Team) through the US Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, Bob has conducted hundreds if not thousands of searches of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware federal facilities. Bob also provided assistance to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducting explosive sweeps for bomb threats called in to schools, churches, stadiums and other venues. Bob has performed many bomb sweeps for high-profile visitors including the President of the United States (past and present), U.S. Cabinet Members and many foreign dignitaries including Pope Francis when he visited Philadelphia in 2015, the Democratic National Convention in 2016 and the NFL Draft in 2017. When Bob is not searching for explosives, he enjoys playing tug with his rope ball and chasing squirrels from “his” yard. Bob is a mainstay for federal agencies during the annual “Take Your Child to Work” day held every year in the federal community and enjoys interacting with the children who attend. He is a remarkable dog, friend and partner. Bob retired from federal service in January 2018 and lives at home with his handler who are both enjoying the good life of retirement!