N.B. dog returns from K-9 course in the U.S. [Video]

He’s back! Tanker the therapy dog for Riverview Fire and Rescue is now a fully trained and certified service animal.

Tanker and his handler Lt. Dave Murray spent a week in Columbus, Ohio, participating in extensive training at a law enforcement K-9 course.

They arrived back in New Brunswick two weeks ago.

“Tanker did fabulous. He surprised me. I didn’t know what to expect,” said Murray. “He did really well and he showed he knew what he was doing.”

The two-year-old miniature golden doodle started his days at 8:30 a.m. in the blazing heat with 13 other dogs.

“It was warm there. It was like the heat we’re having now all the time,” said Murray.

Tanker and his class at the Columbus Zoo. (Courtesy: Lt. Dave Murray)He learned basic commands and how to not react to other animals or loud noises.

“We went to see the helicopters at the Columbus Police Department. Had one of those started up …