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I Was Asked By The Waterloo Police To Make Them A Kickass Calendar, And Here Is The Result (14 Pics)
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I Was Asked By The Waterloo Police To Make Them A Kickass Calendar, And Here Is The Result (14 Pics)

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The classic cop story: a devious crime, a detailed investigation, an exciting high-speed chase, an intense interrogation, a news conference with flashing popping as the police show off their impressive bust. Except this one involves more drool, flying fur, and a gruesome pile of bones. Dog bones that is.

The Waterloo Region Police Force approached me with a very unique task – to create a kickass K9 photo calendar to raise serious funds for Special Olympics Ontario. I needed to keep the guns to a minimum and limit the donut jokes, but apart from that, I was free to do as I liked with the photo ideas.

It’s rare to be given create carte-blanche on an assignment, so I put my thinking cap on. I could keep things simple – a dozen ‘hero dog’ photos at locations around the Waterloo region, shot from below to make our police dogs look mighty? Naah – too easy! How about highlighting the adorable dogs’ unique talents of tracking down missing people and suspects? Hmm getting warmer. Maybe I can get my dog into the photos somehow? True to character, maybe she can be a criminal? Got it! Photograph iconic police movie scenes as a 12 image story where the working dogs are the cops and incorporate as many humorous doggy and police stereotypes as possible. Now, this was a cool idea!

The images I wanted to create were really specific and I had to be sure that I wasn’t taking up too much time of the in-demand police officer pups, so I needed to plan these dog photos out in a big way. My drawing skills don’t compare to my photoshop skills, so with the inspiration of Brooklyn 99 reruns, I morphed hundreds of objects into each month’s mockup, paying special attention to perspective, storytelling, and where each subject would be placed. As I specialize in photographing animals, I wanted to incorporate little jokes that dog owners would get – a police chase through an agility course, chewed up pencils, barking at a squirrel up a tree, hiding bones in a big hole.

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With the Chief’s rubber stamp, we were off to the races. Location scouting, prop sourcing, and dog trick training – I needed those guilty criminal dog eyes on cue!

The commanding inspector, inquisitive detective, goofy desk officer, good cop, bad cop, and a pointed hot pursuit, the K9 unit dogs and their handlers were great sports and models, pulling off dynamic expressions like pros. From a pet store crime scene to patrolling Waterloo Region in a vintage cruiser, this calendar tells the story of Ranger, Grim, Chase, and Tracker, as they work to solve a case of stolen dog bones – with a little help from their two-legged handlers. Check out the cool dogs below and please purchase your copy to help support the Special Olympics.

Thanks to everyone involved for helping me pull off this incredible awesome project.

More info: jasonkb.com | wrps.on.ca

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    Secure the scene, sniff for clues. Captain out front, this might make the news!

    Oh no! Let’s get out and catch her. It’s another case of the Bone Snatcher!

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    Caught on tape! Have a look at this, Chief. Zoom in close, we spotted the thief

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    Gather round the briefing room, listen up! The snacks can wait. Dog fur, paw prints, thinking caps, don’t salivate

    We have a lead! Let’s get dressed. Make this quick, no time for rest!

    Now, lookie here, don’t let her dash. If it isn’t the Bone Bandit burying her stash

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    Chopper spotted, the chase is on. Hot pursuit before she’s gone!

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    Stay! Stay! Check her scruff. Paws on the tree, get out the ‘cuff!

    Sirens blazing, full steam ahead. Quit that barking, try not to shed!

    Good cop, bad cop, harsh interrogation! Guilty Bone Bandit questioned at the station

    Captain here with an update. Detective Tucker, don’t salivate!

    The case is solved police K9 award. Bone Bandit busted justice restored!

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    Jason Krygier-Baum

    Jason Krygier-Baum

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    For as long as I can remember I’ve always been fascinated by animals. I grew up in a house nicknamed ‘The Zoo’ for its abundance of furry, scaly, and feathered family members. I studied animal behavior at the University of Toronto, learning everything from the evolution of bird mating dances to the genetics of social insects. When I decided to pursue a career in photography I followed my passion and specialized in working with animals. I live and work in Toronto Canada along with my studio dog Ella, my cats Walter and Hazel, and Stanley, the friendliest snake you’ll ever meet. No creature is too big, too small, or too scaly for me. I’ve photographed countless dogs and cats, but am equally comfortable working with exotic animals like birds, snakes, and rabbits, and farm animals too, including horses, donkeys, and other livestock. I work in my Toronto studio and on location depending on the needs of my clients. A professional animal handler is always on set to help me achieve my creative goals and those of my clients. instagram.com/jasonkbphoto

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    Jason Krygier-Baum

    Jason Krygier-Baum

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    For as long as I can remember I’ve always been fascinated by animals. I grew up in a house nicknamed ‘The Zoo’ for its abundance of furry, scaly, and feathered family members. I studied animal behavior at the University of Toronto, learning everything from the evolution of bird mating dances to the genetics of social insects. When I decided to pursue a career in photography I followed my passion and specialized in working with animals. I live and work in Toronto Canada along with my studio dog Ella, my cats Walter and Hazel, and Stanley, the friendliest snake you’ll ever meet. No creature is too big, too small, or too scaly for me. I’ve photographed countless dogs and cats, but am equally comfortable working with exotic animals like birds, snakes, and rabbits, and farm animals too, including horses, donkeys, and other livestock. I work in my Toronto studio and on location depending on the needs of my clients. A professional animal handler is always on set to help me achieve my creative goals and those of my clients. instagram.com/jasonkbphoto

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    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Aelita Senvaitytė

    Moderator, BoredPanda staff

    My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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    Mindy Keys
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is brilliant. Very well done, the photographs are just fantastic. I will be ordering one - and for a great cause, thank you.

    Jason Krygier-Baum
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please do - if you aren't in Canada, they are happy to ship you a copy - just send them an email.

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such a good project. It gives some love to all of the heroes of the Waterloo police force. The rhymes are funny and the "criminal" is adorable.

    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What will happen to these K9 officers when they reach retirement age and cannot serve any more?

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    Tammy Allen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They usually get adopted by their handler or someone else in law enforcement. Us Canadians are very protective of our K9s.

    Laurentia
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great work! Truly enjoyed the photos and captions. Just ordered some for Christmas. Keep up the good work and extra belly rubs for the doggos, please.

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing - Thanks for ordering some and supporting the Special Olympics. 😍😍

    Marilyn Slater
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an excellent bunch of good boys and girls - both canine and human! <3

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be sure to share the link with your Waterloo friends :D And order a calendar while you are at it. You can also pick them up at a few places locally I believe.

    Shireen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cool, they dogs and the police officers look so happy!

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it. I think it would be great if the the texts were added on the pictures in the calendar

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these little puppers are so adorable! Can't get enough of these good bois!

    Kai
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know if the ship worldwide? I've been struggiling on his website to find the info without luck.

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fabulous imagery, storyline, "criminal" and showcasing the skilled teamwork of the K9's and their partners.

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Steve - please order one and help support the Special Olympics -https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine Only $20 CND :D You won't be disappointed :D

    Load More Replies...
    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks. I'm going to put together a group order from work so they can ship together.

    Evelyn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Ocelotty1
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more of a cat person, but these are wonderful - do they ship internationally?

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ocelotty - On the website, you can order in Canada and USA. For other countries, send them an email and I'm sure they can help (but the shipping might be a little extra). Thanks for supporting the Special Olympics :D

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the cutest thing! Such good boys and girls. Precious Police Pups!

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable and very well done! A nice ode to some of the unsung doggy heroes of the police force. I love the mugs in the third photo- stud muffin and the “nose knows”

    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs are a man's best friend, but the cat will never tell the police where the drugs are

    Teresa Cline
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your comment reminded me of a episode I was watching last night of Live PD, PD Cam. YouTube may have it. Live PD Presents: PD Cam, Season 3, Episode 3, and if you don't want to watch the whole thing, go to the 17 minute mark in the show and see the officer deploy his feline narcotics detection partner, Officer Froo Froo to detect the scent of narcotics. Froo Froo is adorable. I was definitely taken back by a feline officer, but it was very interesting.

    Load More Replies...
    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A feline partner? Did you meant a canine? It is said that dogs have masters, cats have the staff.

    Laurentia Hartomo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    SavySausageDog
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how happy the dogs look participating in the photography. Its fantastic! Good job pups!

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! I especially love the mug in the last one (with the newspaper). I'm curious, did you include the rhyming captions in the actual calendar or was that a treat just for us? :)

    Jason Krygier-Baum
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Parmeisan - I made the rhymes only after the calendar was printed. While I'm pretty good at photography, coming up with rhymes took me forever. But I think they are cute :D There are a few more mugs to check out in the Briefing Room photo :D Be sure to pick up a printed copy and support the Ontario Special Olympics - only $20 CND (https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine)

    Mindy Keys
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is brilliant. Very well done, the photographs are just fantastic. I will be ordering one - and for a great cause, thank you.

    Jason Krygier-Baum
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please do - if you aren't in Canada, they are happy to ship you a copy - just send them an email.

    deanna woods
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is such a good project. It gives some love to all of the heroes of the Waterloo police force. The rhymes are funny and the "criminal" is adorable.

    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What will happen to these K9 officers when they reach retirement age and cannot serve any more?

    Load More Replies...
    Tammy Allen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They usually get adopted by their handler or someone else in law enforcement. Us Canadians are very protective of our K9s.

    Laurentia
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great work! Truly enjoyed the photos and captions. Just ordered some for Christmas. Keep up the good work and extra belly rubs for the doggos, please.

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing - Thanks for ordering some and supporting the Special Olympics. 😍😍

    Marilyn Slater
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an excellent bunch of good boys and girls - both canine and human! <3

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be sure to share the link with your Waterloo friends :D And order a calendar while you are at it. You can also pick them up at a few places locally I believe.

    Shireen
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cool, they dogs and the police officers look so happy!

    Night Owl
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it. I think it would be great if the the texts were added on the pictures in the calendar

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All of these little puppers are so adorable! Can't get enough of these good bois!

    Kai
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know if the ship worldwide? I've been struggiling on his website to find the info without luck.

    katboxjanitor
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fabulous imagery, storyline, "criminal" and showcasing the skilled teamwork of the K9's and their partners.

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Steve - please order one and help support the Special Olympics -https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine Only $20 CND :D You won't be disappointed :D

    Load More Replies...
    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks. I'm going to put together a group order from work so they can ship together.

    Evelyn
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    Ocelotty1
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more of a cat person, but these are wonderful - do they ship internationally?

    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Ocelotty - On the website, you can order in Canada and USA. For other countries, send them an email and I'm sure they can help (but the shipping might be a little extra). Thanks for supporting the Special Olympics :D

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the cutest thing! Such good boys and girls. Precious Police Pups!

    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is adorable and very well done! A nice ode to some of the unsung doggy heroes of the police force. I love the mugs in the third photo- stud muffin and the “nose knows”

    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dogs are a man's best friend, but the cat will never tell the police where the drugs are

    Teresa Cline
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your comment reminded me of a episode I was watching last night of Live PD, PD Cam. YouTube may have it. Live PD Presents: PD Cam, Season 3, Episode 3, and if you don't want to watch the whole thing, go to the 17 minute mark in the show and see the officer deploy his feline narcotics detection partner, Officer Froo Froo to detect the scent of narcotics. Froo Froo is adorable. I was definitely taken back by a feline officer, but it was very interesting.

    Load More Replies...
    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A feline partner? Did you meant a canine? It is said that dogs have masters, cats have the staff.

    Laurentia Hartomo
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

    SavySausageDog
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how happy the dogs look participating in the photography. Its fantastic! Good job pups!

    Parmeisan
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant! I especially love the mug in the last one (with the newspaper). I'm curious, did you include the rhyming captions in the actual calendar or was that a treat just for us? :)

    Jason Krygier-Baum
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi Parmeisan - I made the rhymes only after the calendar was printed. While I'm pretty good at photography, coming up with rhymes took me forever. But I think they are cute :D There are a few more mugs to check out in the Briefing Room photo :D Be sure to pick up a printed copy and support the Ontario Special Olympics - only $20 CND (https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine)

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