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# K-9 Officer James “Rusty” McIntosh II and K-9 Argo Shine at 2025 Iron Dog Competition

![K-9 Officer James “Rusty” McIntosh II and K-9 Argo Shine at 2025 Iron Dog Competition](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/McIntosh_IRON-DOG-3-1.jpg)

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**April 9, 2025**

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**Nokesville, VA – April 9, 2025** – K-9 Officer James “Rusty” McIntosh II and
his K-9 partner, Argo, proudly placed 2nd and 3rd in two categories at the 2025
Iron Dog Event, held on April 5th at Kettle Run High School in Nokesville,
Virginia. The competition, hosted by the Virginia Police Canine Association,
Fauquier K-9, and Community Organization, brought together 40 law enforcement
K-9 teams from across Virginia and the DC area to compete in a series of
challenging tasks designed to test the strength, stamina, and teamwork of both
handlers and their K-9 partners.

During the event, which featured a 1.5-mile course with seven skill-testing
stations, McIntosh and Argo made an impressive debut, securing 3rd place in the
Explosive Detection Carousel Search and 2nd place in the Overall Explosive K-9
category. The competition’s demanding format required teams to demonstrate
precision and agility, with penalties for any incorrect finds or failure to
complete obstacles.

The Iron Dog Competition serves as an opportunity for K-9 teams to display their
capabilities in real-world scenarios, and McIntosh and Argo’s success showcases
the hard work and training that goes into each K-9 team.

![McIntosh_IRON DOG 3](https://icsecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/McIntosh_IRON-DOG-3-1018x1024.jpg)

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