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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
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Future Seeing Eye Dog
jacluckycat 8 years ago
I always thought their paws were one of their cutest features :)
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jacluckycat 8 years ago
Hahaha this reminds me of the time i tried to put a sweater on my cat when she was a kitten. She flopped over on her back in the same fashion and wouldn't move until i took it off
Lisa Wright 1 year ago
They are so adorable! They smell like fritos. And FU to any weirdo talking about eating a dog.
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Trying On Their First Vests
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And The Winner For Cutest Service Dog Goes To
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This Is The New Puppy At Training Today. We Don't Think The Bullet Proof Vest Fits... Just Yet
Pi... 8 years ago
Makes me sad to think that a dog needs a bulletproof vest. Any persons shooting at dogs deserve a one way ticket to hell.
Socially Awkward 8 years ago
Absolutely! Who would shoot something so innocent?
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One Day, I'll Be A Big Police Dog
Huai Wei Edmund Teo 8 years ago
Ah that's in Singapore, my home! The handler is from the police's Gurkha Contingent. The contrast cannot be greater lol!
Cynthia Cindy Mulrooney 8 years ago
Already sitting behavior is impeccable!! Beautiful! Great trainer!
Valerie Gobaira 8 years ago
omg it must be sooooo hard for the handler to tell people not to pet him.
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Service Puppy In Training
Ruth Collins 1 year ago
I "ALMOST" said that... we have lived in or visited all 50 states
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Cynthia Julienne-Decicco 8 years ago
So cute and cuddly, soon to be a big brawny police dog🐕👮🏻
Quinlyn Landis 5 years ago
Actually not a police dog, helps people with disabilities
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Police K-9 Puppy's First Day Of Work
Doreen Keesler 8 years ago
I’m not the biggest fan of dogs, but having worked for law enforcement for almost 27 years I have learned to love our police K-9 animals
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Puppy Mo On His First Day With Greater Manchester Police
Hannah Tyler 8 years ago
If I was a criminal I'd totally be stopped by this... because I would stop to pet them all and be caught XD
Melissa Apple 8 years ago
The ear, the tongue, the fuzziness.. gahhh I can't handle the cuteness!
Michèle Gyselinck 8 years ago
I LOVE the little bit of pink tongue sticking out. Must be the effort required.
Shirley Heyn 1 year ago
Rule #2 Keep your tongue in your mouth, Rule #3 Get both ears standing upright. Rule #4 Shed the puppy fuzz. . .! You've already got Rule #5 Enjoy the job! :-)
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Service Puppy-In-Training Needed A Nap In My Gym. We Put Cones Around Her So She Wouldn't Be Disturbed
Sagrario Melo 8 years ago
"Work is tough. I just spent 5 minutes at work and I'm exhausted. better take a nap"
Quinlyn Landis 5 years ago
Not a police dog, she helps people with disabilities
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Learning How To Read Is Part Of A Training
Grace Barclay 8 years ago
Excuse me Teacher, must I read the whole book tonight or just bits...?
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I Bet He Will Be Chewing On A Bad Guys Arm In No Time
Anya Vaughn 8 years ago
Nah, he'll just pull a Puss-in-Boots and give 'em those big, cute eyes
Hamlets twin 8 years ago
Ok, so if I turn myself in for something can I pet the puppy?
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Beater Medina 8 years ago
If he looked at the bad guys that way, they will surrender. Anyone will.
Kathy Moses 8 years ago
Aww, I surrender, head tilt and puppy dog eyes! You can put he cuffs on now officer!
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Two Service Dogs In Training. Work Is Hard
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Proudly Wearing His Uniform
Zori the degu 8 years ago
All labradors have this strange, but cute expressions on their faces.
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My Local PD Just Got A New Puppy Who Is So Ready To Be Done With Pictures And Just Take A Nap
Zori the degu 8 years ago
Looks like a little bloodhound. Excellent choice, they have the strongest nose in the dog world.
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7 Weeks Old Police Puppy
Henrietta Langeveldt-Alberts 8 years ago
I'll end up in jail for kidnapping ..... and I won't be able to resist .... 😉
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Local Sheriff's Office's Newest Recruit
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Service Puppy At Work
Shirley Heyn 1 year ago
Always starts with a serious discussion of what we'll do, why, and how we'll do it. . .!
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Jack, Eager To Begin Working With His Veterans, On His First Day Suiting Up In His Service Dog Vest
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There's A New Sher-Ruff In Town
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Met This Puppy Being Trained To Be A Service Dog At Work Today. He Had A Tough First Day
Lucy Howard 4 years ago
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And The Training Begins
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Police Dog Puppies
Shirley Heyn 1 year ago
I never knew they started their training so early, can't they be puppies first? Their motto "all work, no play". . .? :-(
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Puppy Joining Finish Police
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Meet Xxcalliber! Few Months Old Military Working Dog Pup
Cat Dragon 1 year ago
I really wanted to comment "DEUX EX CALIBER!" here but no one will get it.
Cat Dragon 1 year ago (edited)
(If you do wanna know, it's a really strong move used by the final boss in one of my favorite video games and a prominent inside joke for me and my brother along with repent for your shins)
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Little Zuma Service Puppy In Training
Quinlyn Landis 5 years ago
Yes but it’s a training tool so it doesn’t matter.
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Meet Scoob, An Eleven Week Old Police Puppy
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This Little Guy Is Training To Become A Service Dog And His Class Had A Field Trip At Turkey Hill Ice Cream Factory
Alexis Thwing 5 years ago
It's actually to train him not to bark in public for no reason. My friend has a service dog that is still in training and he occasionally uses this.
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Dani Justo 8 years ago
Look at that look! He's like "just one scoop of em ice cream then I'll be off work again please?"
Joseph Pensak 8 years ago
Baby Labrador-the only thing that could keep me from Turkey Hill Ice Cream
Alexis Thwing 5 years ago
It isn't abuse. The thing on his face is actually to train him not to bark in public for no reason. My friend has a service dog that is still in training and he occasionally uses this.
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Snoopy Is A Service Puppy In Training And Will Grow Into His Vest One Day!
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Đen Nguyễn 8 years ago
I wonder how anyone could get anything done with these puppies around, i would be playing with them the entire time
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Technically, according to the ADA, no special vesting is required. I'm not talking about military/police/first responder dogs, just service dogs for various disabilities. I sometimes use a vest on my service dog, sometimes not.
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
Aawwww so cute, all the puppies gotta grow into their hanesses and vests first, but they´ll surely be great service dogs!!! 💖💖💖
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Only military/police, other types of jobs are being done by a wide variety of breeds.
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Kristin Nielsen 8 years ago
My favorite working dog's first days on the job: https://youtu.be/vmZzFwu5dLY
Đen Nguyễn 8 years ago
I wonder how anyone could get anything done with these puppies around, i would be playing with them the entire time
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Technically, according to the ADA, no special vesting is required. I'm not talking about military/police/first responder dogs, just service dogs for various disabilities. I sometimes use a vest on my service dog, sometimes not.
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
Aawwww so cute, all the puppies gotta grow into their hanesses and vests first, but they´ll surely be great service dogs!!! 💖💖💖
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
Only military/police, other types of jobs are being done by a wide variety of breeds.
Load More Replies... Kristin Nielsen 8 years ago
My favorite working dog's first days on the job: https://youtu.be/vmZzFwu5dLY
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