Dog lovers know very well how their canine friends make their lives better every day. But apart from being overwhelmingly cute, fun and loving, some woofers are also serving their communities and those in need by doing what they know best– making the world a better place.
And this wholesome corner of Reddit known as the Dogs With Jobs community is dedicated to celebrating and appreciating the real working dogs.
Created back in 2014, the community is home to 848k members who tune in for posts about dogs who are trained specifically to perform particular jobs and tasks. Think of guide dogs, service dogs, herding dogs, police dogs, sled dogs, and so on.
Below we selected the most inspiring examples, so scroll down and upvote your favorite ones as you go!
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I Would Be So Proud Of My Dog If He Got This Job
I Was Laughing And My Dog Thought I Was Hyperventilating And Got Me My Emergency Inhaler. Thanks Pal? Lol
The Vancouver Police Department Made A Police Dog Calendar. This Badass Photo Of A K9 And Its Handler Is In It
A service dog is a dog that has been specially trained to perform tasks that assist people with disabilities. The most common type of service dog is a guide dog, which helps people who are blind or have low vision. Other types of service dogs can assist people who are deaf or hard of hearing, have seizure disorders, or have mobility impairments.
It's important to note that service dogs are not the same as pet dogs. They undergo extensive training to perform specific tasks and are protected by federal law. Moreover, service dogs are allowed to go places that pet dogs are not, such as inside businesses and on public transportation.
Bretagne. The Last Known 9/11 Search And Rescue Dog, Died At Age 16. The Goodest Girl
Blind Owner Michael Hingson With His Guide Dog Roselle, Who LED Him And 30 Others Down 78 Stories Out Of The World Trade Center On 9/11
I am so humbled and in awe after reading about the bravery of Roselle and Michael Hingson and also learning about Salty another guide dog who was in one of the towers that day too ...true animals of courage, they've definitely earned their angel wings 🥰
This Is Ronny From Ohio Highway Patrol. He Tried Really Hard For His Picture Okay Don't Make Fun Of Him
People who use service dogs typically have a disability that limits their ability to perform activities of daily living. For example, a person who is blind may rely on a guide dog to help them get around. A person with a mobility impairment may use a service dog to help them with tasks such as opening doors or picking up things that they have dropped.
Therefore, service dogs can provide invaluable assistance to people with disabilities. They can help increase independence and self-confidence, and provide companionship.
Penguin Guards!
I lived in a regional city in Australia & read a newspaper report about one of these dogs working on a nearby farm. The owner said that when the dog needed to visit a vet clinic for vaccinations etc it became so stressed at leaving the flock behind that they had to take a sheep along with them in the back of their 4WD
The Best Of Boys
It's Been 1 Year Since I Laid Molly To Rest. She's Credited With Finding The Remains Of 62 Different Us Soldiers. So Their Bodies Could Be Brought Back To Their Families. She Was My Best Friend She Was My Comforter And She Was My Antidepressant. A Day Doesn't Go By That I Don't Think About Her
Between the public access manners and the specialized skills required for a particular disability, based on the International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP) guidelines, training a service dog requires a minimum of 120 hours of training for at least 6 months (depending on the dog and the required skills). During that time, dogs also need to work a minimum of 30 hours in public settings to help them generalize their skills and teach them to be responsive and unobtrusive in a variety of public places.
Take Your Kid To Work Day (Therapy Dog Edition)
Search And Rescue Over Fetch Any Day
Aww, they all look so happy that they've done their job so well. Bestest doggos!!!! :) x
This Is Benny. He Was The Therapy Dog At The Middle School In The Town I Live. He's Being Forced Into Retirement Because Of His Health. I Guess I Just Wanted The World To Know About This Wonderful Pupper
In case you wonder, it takes a special dog to be a service dog. Many dogs can be trained to pick up objects, alert to changes in glucose levels, help with balance, interrupt repetitive patterns and offer comfort. Not every dog, however, can handle going out in public. Going to a mall may not seem like a big challenge, but the crowd, the sounds, the shiny surfaces, the carts, the elevators, etc. can be very stressful to many dogs.
Last Night, In My City, K-9 Riley Died Taking Down An Armed Suspect. He Was 5 Years Old And Had Been In-Service For 3 Years. An Officer Also Died At The Scene. Can We Take A Moment To Give Thanks For Dogs Like Riley Who Die In The Line Of Duty In Order To Protect Us? Rip Riley
Thank you Riley for your service. Thank you officers for your service. 💞
This Is Morty. He Was Deployed In Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria And Jumped 30 Feet Out Of A Helicopter When He Caught The Scent Of Someone In Need. He’s Now In Nc For Hurricane Florence
Depressed 9/11 Rescue Dogs
Finding survivors was dangerous and thankless work. The rescue crews suffered limitations, like dangerous and smoldering debris, and tight access. To aid in their efforts, some employed dogs to help. After the collapse, they pulled only 23 people from the debris, 15 of them rescue workers who'd compromised their own safety. Rescuers removed the last survivor 27 hours after the collapse.
Rescue dogs were finding so few living survivors, they would become noticeably depressed, thinking they weren't doing a good job. Handlers would hide in the rubble to allow the dogs to "find" them, boosting their spirit and morale.
A good candidate to be a service dog is both a confident and social dog. A dog that is easy going and likes to greet every new person. For a shy and anxious dog, being out in public could be a source of stress and anxiety. Just like people, when dogs are anxious, they are more likely to be on the lookout for potential threats. They might bark, growl or even bite if they don’t feel safe. Additionally, a dog concerned about his/her own safety will not be able to focus on the handler and provide the needed assistance.
A Very Photogenic Guide Dog
This Best Boye Helping Children Testify
Oh my heart, I want to cry and smile both at the same time. Bless them both x
K9 At Their Training
This Is Arty, He Is In Training To Be A Service Or Therapy Dog. At This Rate, Probably A Therapy Dog
On 9/11, We Would Like To Honor The Men, Women, And K9s That Risked And Lost Their Lives
This Is Bill. Yesterday He Had His First Day Of Training To Be My Medical Alert Dog. He's Going To Be The First Medical Alert Dog For My Illness In Australia And Will Learn How To Save My Life. Here He Is Wearing An Assistance Dog Coat And Visiting A Shopping Centre For The First Time
My Hometown Pd Threw This Brave Officer A Birthday Party. Happy Birthday, Max!
I think he's just impatient having to wait to have cake
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Confused dog who has no concept of what a birthday is but still parties hard.
This dog stares down the face of danger every day fearlessly....but looks terrified in this "get up" 😬
Goodboi Doggo, Uuno, Works Very Hard As A Video Game Developer
Best boi ever!!!! He would make the perfect husband for one of my house hippos ..God I love staffies <3
My Boy, Teddy, Is The Official Greeter At My Store. He Comes With His Own Faq
Meet Aunt B, A Young Mini Doodle With A Very Important Job. She Works For Funeral Homes, As A Comfort Dog For People Who’ve Lost Loved Ones. Her Life Is Filled With Love As She Brings Love To All. 100/10 For This Compassionate Woof
That's Called A Selective Snooot
Remember The Dog That Appeared On The Frontpage Being Rescued During A Flood In Mexico? They Adopted It And Is Now In Training To Be A Rescue Dog
A Messenger Doggo
Lifeguards Ready To Save The Day In Croatia
Heck of a lot of self control there for all 4 of them as labs love the water :) x
Supervisor Dog Monitors Your Lunch Breaks
I Volunteered To Be A Patient For A Research Study On The Effects Of Dog Therapy For Depression. This Is Thor, I’ll Be Working With Him Until The End Of The Study, He’s Been Making Me Feel Better
Where Was Jessie When I Got An Mri
"Mission Complete" For Sully, George H. W. Bush's Service Dog
He Goes In For Surgery Tomorrow On An Unknown Lump On His Back. Please Send Love. He Is My World And Many Others, As A Therapy Dog
My Buddies Dog Who Is Trained To Dig Up Sea Turtle Nests So They Can Be Safely Incubated And Set Free After The Hatch
Need
Puppies are lovely walking zones of mayhem, 1sec after the picture it will be chewing the chair, pulling the shirt, running off with whatever was in his pockets or other glorious chaos.
Mleming For A Living
Best Coworker Ever!!
This Is Razor, A Retired Ied Sniffer Dog Who Worked In Afghanistan And Visited Our School Today. Good Boy Level: Over 9000!
This Is Elvis, Who Holds The Very Specialized Job Of Polar Bear Pregnancy Sniffer. He Can Detect Pregnancy In Polar Bear Poop With 97% Accuracy!
Orientation
The Goodest Boye With The Bestest Job!
My local hardware has a dog that follows you around, and takes your items to the counter for you.
That sounds like it would be a more effective sales technique than a pushy sales person!
Bazz The Beekeeper
He Protecc From The Back
A Bored Sniffer Dog, Complete With Blep
Meet Bród And Shadow, The President Of Ireland's Two Bodyguards
A Friendly Bomb Sniffing Pupper At Congress Wearing Booties To Protect His Paws From Broken Glass
My Local Print Shop Has A Dog Working The Counter
Not All Dogs Have Wholesome Jobs
This Is Crumpet. She Is Not A Service Dog. She Just Doesn’t Like Epilepsy Or Her Owner Being Stuck In The Hospital. She Barks Before I Have A Seizure. She Figured It Out On Her Own As A Puppy In About Two Weeks. My Falls Have Gone Way Down Since This Lil Pup Arrived
My Grandma was diabetic and her Chihuahua would bark at her when she was going into an insulin reaction. Thank you, Gizmo, for all your help and thank you, Crumpet!
This Police Doggo Loves To Lick
Hi, My Name Is Socrates And Today Is My 14th Birthday! I'm Also Throwing In The Bone, And Going Into Retirement After A Long Career As A Guide Dog. Would You Please Help Me Celebrate Virtually, Since Covid Has Taken In Person Parties Away? Let's Have A Bow Wow Wow Blowout Online!
My Mum Has Parkinson’s And My Rescue Pitbull Will Rest His Head On Whatever Part Of Her Body Tremors The Worst. He’s Done This Without Training. Last Night He Had His Chin On Her Feet For An Hour Until She Fell Asleep
Retired Good Boy Harley Just Wants To Go Back To Work
Taco Has The Coolest Job At The Marketing Agency
My Grandma's New Service Dog Sadie, Showing Off Her Best Good Girl Smile For The Camera
He Doesn't Have A Job Yet, But He's Ready For His Interview
Meed The Mayor Of Idyllwild, Ca. His Name Is Max. He's A Very Good Boi
Maximus was Mayor for 8 years and sadly passed away this July ( aged 9) A very very Good Boi .... If we had More Mayors like Max in charge, then this world would be a much better place to live in ( in my humble opinion) ❤️
Biscuit, A Staff Moral Officer
When Espn Had Air Bud Do Commentary For A Basketball Game
My Service Dog's Senior Pictures
This Weird Dog Who’s A Security Guard?
Doggo Has Wares If You Have Coin
A Much-Deserved Day Off
Oh My God!!!!! Where was my invite? Awwww look at them all dressed up . Adorable :)
This Guy Looks So Happy!
Someone Spotted A Mall Security Doggo Taking Selfies With His Human Partner!
Rip Fang The K9. He Died In The Line Of Duty This Week While Pursuing An Armed Carjacking Suspect
The Memorial To Army Dog “Sally” Of The 11th Pennsylvania Infantry Who Survived The Battle Of Gettysburg And Was Noted For Standing Watch For Two Days Over The Fallen Men Of Her Regiment
Hospital Dog Photo Day
Average Size For An Oregon Black Truffle Is Between 1 And 2 Ounces. Today Rhu Found A Perfect 7.0 Once Truffle!
Took A Break In The Sun, Coworkers Checked In To See If I Was Ok (Maremma Livestock Guardians)
Ignore Her!!
Seriously, don't distract working dogs. They have an important job and you are making it harder for them. Don't touch them, don't feed them, don't talk to them. Just smile and be proud of the bestes boys and girls.
Found This On One Of My Architectural Consultant’s Website, On Their “People” Page
Now That's The Kind Of Yearbook I Wanna See!
Handsome Boy And Deaf Doggo 8 Track. His Cool, Friendly Demeanor Helps Me Work With Shy, New Dogs During Temperament Testing, So We Can Make Their Lives The Best. Also Works Hard To Keep Playtime From Getting Too Rough With A Strong Dominance That Is Always Fatherly, Never Aggressive
This Is Rusty. He Volunteers At My Local Hospital Cheering Up Patients. He Never Leaves Home Without His Glasses And Work Bandana. He Is So Famous And Loved By The Public, That The Hospital Commissioned A Painting Of Rusty To Commemorate His Work
This Is Georgia, She’s A Service Dog For A Vet With Ptsd. Right Now She’s In Labor Giving Birth To Beautiful Future Service Dogs, Wish Her Luck
Hitch Is A 6 Year Old Police Dog In France That Is Retiring And Now Looking For A Warm Family To Live Its Retirement
I'm Surprised No One Is Talking About This Good Boy Guarding Area 51
We NEVER talk about the good boi guarding area 51 - there is no good boi guarding area 51
Good Boy Trying His Best To Cheer Me Up After I Got Run Over As A Child
Awww I'm glad your okay. And I'm glad he was there for you. 💞💞💞💞
This Is Sombra. A Colombian Drug Dog With A $70,000 Bounty On Her Head
Sombra (shadow)'s talent for sniffing out drugs has led to the capture of at least 245 people and the seizure of 9 tons of cocaine from the powerful Urabeños gang in Colombia. She has a $70,000 bounty on her head.
My Sweet Boy Keeps My Balance As I Browse The Stacks
Since You All Were So Supportive Of Lily The Other Week; Here Is An Update... I Installed A Bell So That The Dogs Could Let Me Know When They Wanted To Go Outside. Lily Has Realized That This Summons Me So Now She Uses It To Demand Treats. I’ve Created An Adorable Monster
Benzene Is A Very Good Chemistry Doggy @ Purdue
Vp Of Security Taking His Job Too Seriously
From Living In A Carport Covered In Ticks, To Now Landing Her Dream Job As A Dog Treat Test Taster. She’s Living The Doggo Dream
This Is Hope, The Newest Recruit For The Dupage County Sheriff's Office In Illinois. She Just Started Her Training And Will Soon Be Finding Missing People And Tracking Suspects
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This Girl Is Just Taking A Break From A Long Day Of Leading A Team Of 10 Dogs (And A Human) On A Sled Ride!
This Is Watson. He Works At The Henry Doorly Zoo In Omaha,nebraska. He Helps Comfort Children Who Get Hurt At The Zoo. He Has Worked For The Zoo For 6 Years
Max Worked As A Drug Sniffer Dog Before Coming To My Family. Then He Served As Head Of Security And Employee Wellbeing At The Family Business For 10 Years. Here He Is Enjoying A Heated Pet Bed And His Own Heater On A Cold Day Last Winter. Rip Buddy
Lawyer Pup Will Proudly Represent You Pro Bone-O
No One Messes With Willie
Tina Passed Her Service Dog Test Today!! She Helps Me Redirect, Pick Things Up And Many More Tasks. It’s Been Awhile Since Ive Felt So Happy
Even Cookie Puppers Have A Job To Do
This Very Good Boy Is Celebrating His Birthday Today
Ozzie The Airport Comfort Dog Is A 12/10 Good Boy Even When Being Ignored
This pic has to be fake! This doggo MUST be sitting in front of very realistic mannequins because HOW ON EARTH ARE THEY NOT PETTING IT?!?! If I was in this situation, the handler would have to be like, "Ma'am, please, we need to let some other travelers pet the dog. Please let go." LOL!
Freelance Sign Spinner Farm Dog
Congrats To The New First Dogs!
I recommend following weratedogs on Instagram if you want to see more photos of the best bois and girls!
The Rarest Dog With A Job I Have Ever Seen! K9 Callie, The Only Us Air Force Search And Rescue Dog, After A Skydive!
Hendrix Won 2nd Overall At A 2-Day Sheep Herding Trial This Weekend (Novice Class)
My Dog Comes To Work Everyday. Officially His Title Is “Chief Morale Officer” But Mostly He Is A Professional Napper In His Bed Under My Desk
Explosive-Detecting Doggo Retirement Party—the Black & Chocolate Labs Are Retiring From Service With The Federal Courts And Fire Marshal, Respectively, And The Other Two Are Their Replacements!
Stayed At An Airbnb In Portland. It Was This Doggos Job (If Requested By The Guests) To Keep Us Company While We Were In During The Day. Just Had To Call Her Down To Our Floor Of The House
My Friend Is Flying Home With Her New Seeing Eye Dog
Us Open Is Planning To Use Dogs For The Upcoming Tournament
Our Dogs Go To 'Work' With My Dad (A Landscaper). Today I Caught Them Snoozing On The Job In The Back Seat
Oi! Wake up and go dig some holes for plants to go in if you want your milk boneuses!
This Is Rocky! He Is One Of Vail Mtn's Avalanche Rescue Dogs!
Ruca Goes On Every Call With Me To Bring Back Boaters Who’ve Had Some Bad Luck. Shes Been Farther Offshore Than Most People And In Worse Weather. People Usually Feel Less Stressed When They’re 60+ Miles Offshore And The Dog Pops Out The Cabin
Stanley The Truffle Hunting Dog Proud Of His Find
Science Service Dog, “Just Watching My Human Do Science.” Safety First. Personal Protective Equipment
Bingo, The Us Coast Guard Explosives Detection Dog. His Helmet Includes Mounts That Can Be Used For A Camera Or A Light
What I Secretly Wish Every Service Animal’s Vest Said
Meet Duke. Honorary Mayor Of Cormorant, Minnesota. He’s Been Re-Elected 3 Times!
I totally see why he's been reelected three times look at this big fluff ball I just want to snuggle him.. every town should have a dog as mayor.. the world would be such a kinder place
This Girl Named Panda Smiled At Me Like This For Her Entire Plane Ride Shift (Service Dog)
The Vet Clinic I Work At Has 9 White Golden’s That Live There; Here’s 6 Of Them Hard At Work
This Is Sophia, The Sweetest Sight For Sore Eyes You Could Possibly See In 16 Hours Of Air Transit. Flying Can Be Stressful, And Sophia Specializes In Mitigating Any Such Mental Risks You May Encounter. What A Pro
My Service Dog Got A New Bed With Our First Paycheck After Getting Our First Job Together! She’s The Hardest Worker In The Whole Office
Saw This Pupper All Tuckered Out From Doing His Job At Grand Central Station In NYC
This Is Will. Will’s Only Job Is To Receive Pets From People At The Minneapolis Airport. He’s Not Allowed To Lick Anyone While Working, But He Receives Pets Professionally Despite That Rule. Will Is A Professional Good Boy
I Was In The Er Yesterday And My Rn Brought Her Therapy Dog In For Me To Pet. Johnny Brought Out My First Smile Of The Day And He’s Such A Good Boy
This Is Tammy, The World Bank’s Bomb Sniffing Dog
My Dog Working The University Bookstore Counter For A Bit
What a wonderful way to start my morning. To anyone reading after they abbreviate the article, be sure to click to see all the precious doggos!
Dogs are my kryptonite , I wish more people would comment on the photos as each deserves a little love and acknowledgement, I don't want to swamp it with just my comments so I upvote everyone :P ...so please guys go on in and share some love xx
I wish these weren't ranked since every one is a number 1
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My avatar is my first service dog, she was a border collie that had been shot and abandoned. She was a remarkably smart girl and became very devoted to me.
This was wholesome! Thank you for posting. My father had a service dog too. He couldn't hear the phone or the door bell or if someone was talking to him without looking at him, so the dog would bark to let him know and run to and fro to let him know where to go or where to look at.
Sweet! Disturbing to see the number of bomb-sniffing dogs, but bless all of their adorable selves.
I was wondering, how do they pick different sniffer dogs to sniff out different stuff they're good at? I mean, how to decide who sniffs drugs and who sniffs polar bear poop or bees?
Knew a man who had a Belgian Malinois who was a drug sniffer on the Mexico/U.S. border. The dog was so good, the cartels put out hits on the dog (as if we all need another reason to hate them). The dog's portrait hung in the White House for years. Probably not still there, though, as this was in the 90's.
The commentary on this thread has made a fundamental mistake: dogs can be used for way many more things! I wish there were some photos on non-traditional breeds. I use a pomeranian. My previous pom got help for me when I fell and knocked myself out. My previous and current dogs helped me when my parents died, even though that was not strictly part of their job. They are alert dogs, and saved my life more than once.
What a wonderful way to start my morning. To anyone reading after they abbreviate the article, be sure to click to see all the precious doggos!
Dogs are my kryptonite , I wish more people would comment on the photos as each deserves a little love and acknowledgement, I don't want to swamp it with just my comments so I upvote everyone :P ...so please guys go on in and share some love xx
I wish these weren't ranked since every one is a number 1
Load More Replies... My avatar is my first service dog, she was a border collie that had been shot and abandoned. She was a remarkably smart girl and became very devoted to me.
This was wholesome! Thank you for posting. My father had a service dog too. He couldn't hear the phone or the door bell or if someone was talking to him without looking at him, so the dog would bark to let him know and run to and fro to let him know where to go or where to look at.
Sweet! Disturbing to see the number of bomb-sniffing dogs, but bless all of their adorable selves.
I was wondering, how do they pick different sniffer dogs to sniff out different stuff they're good at? I mean, how to decide who sniffs drugs and who sniffs polar bear poop or bees?
Knew a man who had a Belgian Malinois who was a drug sniffer on the Mexico/U.S. border. The dog was so good, the cartels put out hits on the dog (as if we all need another reason to hate them). The dog's portrait hung in the White House for years. Probably not still there, though, as this was in the 90's.
The commentary on this thread has made a fundamental mistake: dogs can be used for way many more things! I wish there were some photos on non-traditional breeds. I use a pomeranian. My previous pom got help for me when I fell and knocked myself out. My previous and current dogs helped me when my parents died, even though that was not strictly part of their job. They are alert dogs, and saved my life more than once.
