No matter how cute the puppies in these pictures are, don't get fooled - these dogs are on a serious mission.
The top job roles for the doggies are: police dogs, military dogs, fire dogs, guide and hearing dogs, medical assistance and disability dogs, and therapy dogs. Most canines at work are Retrievers or Golden Shepherds, because they're known for being smart and easy to train.
The noses of service dogs are 50 times more sensitive than a human's, which really helps pooches in police and fire departments. Police dogs sniff out drugs, detect explosives and find missing people or objects while using their nose. Likewise, firefighter doggies detect ignitable substances and point to the cause of fire, especially in cases of arson.
Their 'vest' is not just a cute outfit - it's their uniform. It informs other humans that the dog is on the job. Remember - despite the urge to reach out to them, you should not pet, feed or talk to the doggies at work. They're doing a serious job that all of us should acknowledge and appreciate.
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Tuco Trying On The Vest For The First Time
Guide Dog Puppy With His Teddy Bear
He Has An Emotional Support Human
Even The Comfort Puppy Needs Some Comfort
Future Seeing Eye Dog
Trying On Their First Vests
And The Winner For Cutest Service Dog Goes To
This Is The New Puppy At Training Today. We Don't Think The Bullet Proof Vest Fits... Just Yet
One Day, I'll Be A Big Police Dog
Service Puppy In Training
Police K-9 Puppy's First Day Of Work
Puppy Mo On His First Day With Greater Manchester Police
If I was a criminal I'd totally be stopped by this... because I would stop to pet them all and be caught XD
Service Puppy-In-Training Needed A Nap In My Gym. We Put Cones Around Her So She Wouldn't Be Disturbed
Learning How To Read Is Part Of A Training
I Bet He Will Be Chewing On A Bad Guys Arm In No Time
Nah, he'll just pull a Puss-in-Boots and give 'em those big, cute eyes