Dozer the Agriculture Inspection DogLoading
  • In the early morning hours Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer arrive at On Trac warehouse to inspect parcels that contain fruits, veggies or plants that may harbor pests that could harm California's environment and its agricultural industry. Read the story here.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger, right, keeps up with her labrador retriever mix Dozer as he jumps on a conveyer belt to search for packages to inspect. THey are looking for packages containing fruits, veggies or plants that may harbor pests that could harm California's environment and its agricultural industry.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Dozer a Labrador retriever mix alerts Jennifer Berger as he helps inspect packages at On Trac warehouse.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer inspect parcels at On Trac warehouse in Sacramento. Jennifer carries a fanny pack with treats for Dozer.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger rewards her labrador retriever mix Dozer by petting him and giving him treats and positive reinforcement as he helps inspect parcels at On Trac warehouse in Sacramento.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Dozer is transported in a crate and is ready to inspect parcels at various places throughout Sacramento. He has very high energy and enjoys the exercise.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer pass through security at UPS to inspect parcels inside delivery trucks and onto conveyer belts.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer start their day very before the sun comes up to inspect parcels at various places throughout Sacramento. Here she makes her way down a path at UPS.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer inspect parcels at UPS in Sacramento.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer inspect parcels inside trucks at UPS in Sacramento.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer inspect parcels on a conveyer belt at UPS in Sacramento.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer inspect packages inside trucks at UPS in Sacramento. Dozer will scratch his paws on a package to alert Jennifer. Dozer detects residual smells of produce in a box that led Jennifer to inspect it further.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Jennifer Berger and her labrador retriever mix Dozer return to her office in Sacramento. Dozer stays at a pet hotel in the evenings. Her office is in the warehouse part of the Agricultural department because some one is allergic to dogs.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com
  • Very often Jennifer Berger says her labrador retriever mix Dozer jumps on her lap as she works on paperwork in her office.
    Renée C. Byer | rbyer@sacbee.com

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