Koda, who became Post Falls Police's first K-9 in 2009, will retire in August. Here, the 8-year-old German shepherd is with handler Frank Bowne. (Courtesy photo via Coeur d'Alene Press)

After nearly six years of taking a bite out of Post Falls crime, Koda is eying retirement. Koda, the 8-year-old German shepherd who became Post Falls Police's first K-9 in 2009, will retire in August due to a neurological disorder. "He's been a great partner," said Officer Frank Bowne, Koda's handler. "I've spent more time with him in the past six years than with my own family." Bowne said he hopes to keep Koda as the dog transitions to a pet in retirement. "It's a little sad that he's retiring, but I think we're doing what's right for him by letting him have a good retirement," Bowne said. "He deserves a few good years without any added stress in life. We didn't want to push him to the brink." Bowne said it will be a challenge having Koda downshift in retirement after being trained to keep up his intensity on the streets, but he wants to be a part of that transition. "He doesn't have the mentality of a pet; it's the mentality of a working dog," Bowne said/Brian Walker, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here.

Question: Koda is a good name for a working police dog. What's your dog's name? How did you select it?