K-9 Spike is a 2 year old Belgian Malinois. Spike was imported from Europe to Shallow Creek Kennels in Sharpsville, PA where he underwent 6 weeks of training in narcotics detection and patrol. Spike was then joined by SGT. Joshua A. Nelson for an additional 6 weeks of training beginning in August 2011 and completed training on October 7th, 2011.

K-9 Spike is certified through the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission in Narcotics and Patrol. K-9 Spike is also nationally certified through the North American Police Work Dog Association.