I Was Asked By The Waterloo Police To Make Them A Kickass Calendar, And Here Is The Result (14 Pics)
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.
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
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!
Caught on tape! Have a look at this, Chief. Zoom in close, we spotted the thief
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
Chopper spotted, the chase is on. Hot pursuit before she’s gone!
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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Share on FacebookThis is brilliant. Very well done, the photographs are just fantastic. I will be ordering one - and for a great cause, thank you.
Please do - if you aren't in Canada, they are happy to ship you a copy - just send them an email.
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.
What will happen to these K9 officers when they reach retirement age and cannot serve any more?
Load More Replies...They usually get adopted by their handler or someone else in law enforcement. Us Canadians are very protective of our K9s.
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.
Amazing - Thanks for ordering some and supporting the Special Olympics. 😍😍
What an excellent bunch of good boys and girls - both canine and human! <3
She has the best smile - that's why she is the 'good cop'. LOL.
You should order one - all for the Ontario Special Olympics :D https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine
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.
Great pictures and very wonderful, clever captions! Doggone super job!
Fabulous imagery, storyline, "criminal" and showcasing the skilled teamwork of the K9's and their partners.
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...Thanks. I'm going to put together a group order from work so they can ship together.
I'm more of a cat person, but these are wonderful - do they ship internationally?
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
This is the cutest thing! Such good boys and girls. Precious Police Pups!
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”
Dogs are a man's best friend, but the cat will never tell the police where the drugs are
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...A feline partner? Did you meant a canine? It is said that dogs have masters, cats have the staff.
I love how happy the dogs look participating in the photography. Its fantastic! Good job pups!
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? :)
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)
This is brilliant. Very well done, the photographs are just fantastic. I will be ordering one - and for a great cause, thank you.
Please do - if you aren't in Canada, they are happy to ship you a copy - just send them an email.
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.
What will happen to these K9 officers when they reach retirement age and cannot serve any more?
Load More Replies...They usually get adopted by their handler or someone else in law enforcement. Us Canadians are very protective of our K9s.
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.
Amazing - Thanks for ordering some and supporting the Special Olympics. 😍😍
What an excellent bunch of good boys and girls - both canine and human! <3
She has the best smile - that's why she is the 'good cop'. LOL.
You should order one - all for the Ontario Special Olympics :D https://www.wrps.on.ca/canine
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.
Great pictures and very wonderful, clever captions! Doggone super job!
Fabulous imagery, storyline, "criminal" and showcasing the skilled teamwork of the K9's and their partners.
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...Thanks. I'm going to put together a group order from work so they can ship together.
I'm more of a cat person, but these are wonderful - do they ship internationally?
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
This is the cutest thing! Such good boys and girls. Precious Police Pups!
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”
Dogs are a man's best friend, but the cat will never tell the police where the drugs are
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...A feline partner? Did you meant a canine? It is said that dogs have masters, cats have the staff.
I love how happy the dogs look participating in the photography. Its fantastic! Good job pups!
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? :)
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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