ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The annual Northeast Houndsmen training seminar began Sunday, conducting training sessions with police dogs and handlers from throughout the region in Orange and surrounding towns.

The public is welcome to watch exercises unfold, although the Houndsmen do ask to not approach working teams. Handlers may be asked questions, if the dog is out of its harness.

The training exercises are expected to last through Thursday, September 18th.