Detector Dog Harper
| Name | Harper |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | January 4, 2023 |
| Weight | 56 lbs. |
| Handler | Eloy Lopez |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Favorite Toys | Kong stuffed with treats |
| Favorite Treats | Dried meat treats |
Harper was procured from a vendor in Georgia by the USDA National Detector Dog Training Center (NDDTC) in Newnan, GA, then was partnered with her handler, Eloy Lopez, for an eight-week Parcel/Postal CDFA Course. The team received extensive training to sniff out unmarked parcels of plants, fruits, and vegetables that could potentially harbor pests and diseases harmful to California’s Agriculture and completed the NDDTC course in June 2024. After graduation, Eloy and Harper traveled on a five-day road trip across the United States to return to their work location. Team Harper joins Team Rydar as the second dog team for Los Angeles County.
When Harper is not working, she loves to go for walks and take naps at the office.
Harper's Photo Gallery
Meet the Yolo County agricultural department's new detector dog
Ashley Sharp reports for CBS News Sacramento (2:48)