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
You mean BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse)?
Load More Replies...This is a truly beautiful idea. It is heartbreaking that is is needed as nobody should ever have to suffer from abuse. I am glad these sweet pups are able to provide these victims love and solace.
Those eyes <3 This is yet another reason for dogs being better than humans. They all just want us to be happy.
How can you make them suffer like that? What did the porcupines ever do to you?
Load More Replies...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
Sweetheart! Bless you! Now that you have crossed the Rainbow Bridge, there are only fields of flowers in which you can run as much as you'd like…and please say hi to my boi, Ginger, who left me a few days ago…😔
She worked hurricanes Katrina and Ivan, too. When she took her final trip to the vet, her path was lined by firemen and police officers in gratitude for her service. https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-daily-post/remembering-bretagne-last-known-911-search-rescue-dog/
Not even going to try to pretend onions. What an amazing tribute. I will look this up.
Load More Replies...Thank you for your service girl We totally appreciate everything you've done
You've done your duty my fine furry friend, may you rest in doggy peace.
Before downvoting - do read about the unit she worked with.
Load More Replies...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 🥰
Roselle only stopped once to calm down a woman who was having a panic attack.
Amazing dogs, you can see why so many labs are in the services, we had a golden when I was growing up <3
Load More Replies...IIRC, she only stopped to give kisses to someone having a panic attack in the stairwell
I think they were intended to help make us better. It's worked a little
Load More Replies...I read a book about this, written by Hingson (he dictated it to his wife). Several firefighters offered to carry him down the stairwell, but he refused and insisted on waiting in line with everyone else.
Roselle just playing it off. "Had stuff to do that day. Did stuff. Went home."
If everybody could be the person their dog thinks they are, the world would be a better place.
Load More Replies...This Is Ronny From Ohio Highway Patrol. He Tried Really Hard For His Picture Okay Don't Make Fun Of Him
What kind of monster would even contemplate making fun of him? He's clearly a pup to be reckoned with and obviously is the coolest boy ever.
It's almost like school pictures like this is him going into first grade so proud of himself that he graduated kindergarten that's the vibe I get from this😋
He doesn't have time for this..he wants to work! Glad he did tho.. Handsome boy
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
Does anyone else now think of Beneton Cucumber saying Pengwengs when they see penguins?
Yes! I too hear Benadryl Cummerbundswatch saying Pingwing!
Load More Replies...Good idea but it might not work as well since penguins live in a large colony but the kakapos are more dispersed.
Load More Replies...Little known fact that their diet luckily does not solely rely on penguin meat
Load More Replies...The Best Of Boys
Gage is looking at the guy at the dumb end of the leash before hitting save
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
I've never had as good a human friend as I have had dog friends. If the chemistry is there, and it usually is, the bond you can form is, for lack of a better term, soul deep. The best thing to come out of social evolution is by far our relationship with dogs. Molly was a real hero and a real example of the love and devotion dogs have to offer. A special pup! I salute both you and Molly.
She was your sister soldier who, to the best of her amazing abilities and courage, helped make sure 62 fellow soldiers were not left behind.
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)
I recognize that look. Same as me when I'm working from home and my kid has a day off school.
This is awesome! We will get our puppy in November and the breeder (a vet couple) visits a seniors' home with her dogs once a week. She also brings a puppy from time to time and said, how much the people appreciate her dogs. She found out that especially older men enjoy the time with the dogs, because they are often lonely and rarely experience affection. This inspired me, so we agreed to find a "therapy-suitable" puppy for me that I can take to work someday (I am a social worker).
Search And Rescue Over Fetch Any Day
Aww, they all look so happy that they've done their job so well. Bestest doggos!!!! :) x
Those faces <3 Imagine being rescued by a big wet furry doggo with a huge smile xx
Load More Replies...Former Search & Rescue K9 handler here. We train our dogs to think that their job is the most fun they could ever have. That's why the dogs go to it with such enthusiasm. Sometimes the encouragement and praise is a bit much for the public or media to see as they don't feel we are respectful of the victim. We try to keep family and friends and media away from search scenes, especially if the outcome is expected to be bad. We still need to praise the dogs for doing their work.
That's totally the face(s) I'd wanna see in that moment! Ohmygoodness!!!!!
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
Benny the Berner.❤ That makes him even more loveable!
Load More Replies...Benny deserves to live out his golden years loved to pieces.
He looks like a soother I hope he has a lot of good friend years aheah
Such an amazing dog and he was created for what he has been doing…retirement would/will crush him….BAD IDEA
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. 💞
I hope the criminal gets charged for taking the life of two police officers.
You really need to take a look at your life when you suck so much that not only did you need to kill a police officer but also the dog who is doing a better job at living a productive life than you are. Scumbags. I hope they got caught.
I have to stop scrolling because I'm crying at my desk and I have like 2 minutes to compose myself before getting onto a zoom conference with a judge :*O
lol good luck! … if your not a bad guy
Load More Replies...A year or two ago, a k-9 from my town named Hando died to take down an armed man in a swat raid. The funeral service included a procession that took 5 minutes to pass my house, and had cops from 2 states and more that 20 cities, including Las Vegas, which is 6 hours away.
I'd definitely make a trip if I heard of a K9 processional happening
Load More Replies...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
I think they mean he was parachuted in attached to his handler. But yeah, it sounds like he's super dog leaping from an aircraft! :)
Load More Replies...He was likely strapped to his handler, and they went out when pup gave the signal.
Load More Replies...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.
Poor doggos thinking they weren't doing a good job when they were doing the best job ❤️
I read something similar in a book about a police dog- it was fiction but I wonder if it was based on this. The dog, Ellie, went to help after a hurricane and the same thing happened- she thought she was doing something wrong, so her owner had another officer hide so she could find someone living.
That's so sad. They were doing the best they could in such bad conditions.
This is how training works in any capacity. If the dog continues to fail, eventually they stop trying. You have to give them an occasional guaranteed chance of success.
Thank you for recognizing this and providing “therapy humans” to help them feel better and encourage them in such an unimaginably difficult situation.
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.
The Best Job
Dogs are some of the post pure, loving creatures. They often love unconditionally and expect so little in return. I wish I was home more as I would love to have a sweet doggy companion.
The last time this was posted , the caption said they were newly graduated assistance dogs that were waiting to meet the children they had just been matched with. Either way, they are the best puppers in the world, with the most important jobs ever!
A Very Photogenic Guide Dog
I know. He's really rockin' that striped tie, isn't he?
Load More Replies...Damn 😂 dog takes better pictures than I do! I don't know if I should smile or cry! LOL awww how could I not smile??!!😁😁😁🤓
This Best Boye Helping Children Testify
Oh my heart, I want to cry and smile both at the same time. Bless them both x
I know exactly what you mean, a very emotional picture.
Load More Replies...It hurts my heart that a child has to deal with "adult" c**p like this. They should never have to be testifying in a courtroom. But - since they do, a loving doggo is the best thing to have near them.
If a child has to be an adult and testify, you better believe a dog will help take away the anxiety, some, so that they can focus . They can pet the dog while they're talking with a new friend by their side.
I wish the little girl's face had been blurred for her privacy. Someone who knows her might see it.
K9 At Their Training
Hopefully these dogs are only posing for the photos. These dogs already have a high chance of hip dysplasia...add stressful physical activities AND forcing them in this position regularly would be awful 😞
After all the so totally unhappy messages I 've been reading. This is the perfect picture to take to bed. Thank you for doing such an important and wonderful job
This Is Arty, He Is In Training To Be A Service Or Therapy Dog. At This Rate, Probably A Therapy Dog
I think that Arty is going to bring a lot of laughter and joy to people.
And there are days when I think he could have failed his service dog training.
Omg!!!! My son has a service dog named Arty!!! He is a golden retriever!!!!
On 9/11, We Would Like To Honor The Men, Women, And K9s That Risked And Lost Their Lives
The relief brought to the fireman, a dog who needed an ear rubbing. Good dog
All of you. What you did is so far beyond heroic there's not a term for it.
Thank you to all who worked recovery and to those who helped the first responders.
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
Bill is criminally adorable and will be the bestest of boys.
He will be the bestest boi helper! So young too so you will have many years with him
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
Load More Replies...Confused dog who has no concept of what a birthday is but still parties hard.
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
This video has some great stuff about how they do motion capture on animals for games - including cats, dogs and horses! Oh, and humans. https://youtu.be/mAhv8136oZI
Staffies get such bad press cos twatbaskets get them and make them act really badly. I have a rescue one, had her 10 tears now, and she's the most loving,laid back dog you may ever meet. The cats adore her and would snuggle up to her when they were kittens. She has never gone for any of the older cats either and they knew she was a good one. When we had her sister from another Mr, she would let the pup suckle,even though she couldn't feed her. Unfortunately, like what happens with a lot of these beauts, she has arthritis, benign wart-like tumours, to top it off, she now has dementia. She still has a little play from time to time, but it breaks your heart watching her. Some would say, why not euthanize her, one day, but not while she's still reasonably happy. It will be a sad day when the time is right. I'd have another Staffy in a heart beat.
If you just Google nanny dog they come up. That's how great they are
Load More Replies...i've read that a lot of the dogs they've used for video games are rescues. which is just lovely.
My Boy, Teddy, Is The Official Greeter At My Store. He Comes With His Own Faq
They are absolutely horrible and I really wish all of the United States and other parts of the world would make official laws banning them.
Load More Replies...My mom had a little black dog with a similar appearance whose name was Teddy. She got him in 1960 and when I was born 9 years later he was so jealous he would bite my heels when I was crawling! We had him until he crossed the rainbow bridge in 1976. Miss you, sweet Teddy.
That's very common in certain breeds like border collies, he was actually just herding his flock.
Load More Replies...My local hardware always has greeter animals - the current one is a rescue dog who is getting over his fear of people wearing hats.
Very smart to put the fact paper up. They probably get those questions all the time!!
I would be in there all the time, pirate pets just melt my heart.
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
My uncle chose a funeral home that had comfort dogs for his funeral. The dogs were wonderful and very comforting. I would do the same thing.
Wow....there's just so much comfort these incredible beasties can bring.
How can you resist that incredibly sweet face and soulful eyes?
What a sweetheart! My dogs really helped me out when my grandmother died in 2018 and I’m sure Aunt B will help comfort many more people!
That's Called A Selective Snooot
Family member once got searched coming back from France because the dog wanted their cheese
Certain foods cannot come into a country for various reasons. Dogs can help find the foods.
Start rewarding him with sausages when he finds drugs and you will have the best search dog that ever existed
Name the movie game: "Spring break, I filled his suitcase with dog biscuits coming back from Jamaica."
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
Oh that look of concern in the flood photo is killing me. So glad there was a happy ending.
A Messenger Doggo
I tried this with our office greyhound, but he's not that bright. He gets treats anyway.
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
Our Lab would have dragged someone in, in order to rescue them ;o)
Load More Replies...This is in a fact picture of a dog training in Genova, Italy August 2022. Had to do a Google search since I live in Croatia.
Yeah, thanks for googling, sandy beach that big with nothing on the horizont, I don't think so😁
Load More Replies...They are completely focused on scanning for signs of distressed swimmers. They aren't even thinking about frolicking in the water. They truly are man's best friend.
I would go in water and pretend to be in distress just to be rescued!!!🥰🥰🥰
Supervisor Dog Monitors Your Lunch Breaks
Ooh. I struggle with self-discipline, and my work can be done 100% remote... If I ever get a cat (nothing against dogs, I'm just not a dog person) I will definitely do this!
Cats will be even more insistent and will not forgive any infractions. 😇
Load More Replies...I've trained our dog (10 year old Lab Lena) to become my lunchbox inspector on the days I come home from officework. If empty, she gets a small doggy treat. If I left half a sandwich, it's party time !
did not take much training, by the way. Second day on the job she was fully qualified...
Load More Replies...Meanwhile, my poor dog is still confused whenever I get to work from home. He will take his usual naps and then get startled when he walks into our office and finds me there 😂
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
I just went to a behavioral health hospital and they said they may put me in a therapy dog program :)
I'd smile too , free best friend for life, stay well and safe xx
Load More Replies...My dogs kept me from suicide, they are the best when you have major clinical depression.
Agreed. I always have to have a dog or I can't function!
Load More Replies...My dog's name is Thor. He also responds to Fat Dog, ding dong, corn dog, and when he was a puppy Sir Thor Puppertons
My dogs name is chewie. He also responds to babs, baby, buba, stupid(in the most loving way possible), chew, honey, chewball, chew chew, dude, and a lot more. It's rare to hear someone call him by his real name
Load More Replies...Where Was Jessie When I Got An Mri
"Mission Complete" For Sully, George H. W. Bush's Service Dog
He lost his hooman. It's as tough on them as it is on us.
Load More Replies...He went to work with someone new, per the Presidents request. He knew he was too special to not share with another vet who needed help.
Not the type of funeral I'd expect for a former president. Poor pup, it's hard on them too
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
Posted three years ago, so I have no idea how he's doing now, but the update was good! https://www.reddit.com/r/dogswithjobs/comments/f059zs/update_linus_the_therapy_dog_is_doing_great_and/
My Buddies Dog Who Is Trained To Dig Up Sea Turtle Nests So They Can Be Safely Incubated And Set Free After The Hatch
One of the best jobs I've heard of for a dog!!! All are important but this bestest boi is helping to save an endangered species!!! Wish i had a dog that could do this here in South Florida.
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.
"Glorious chaos" is the perfect description of puppyhood. And every human should experience it at least once in their lifetime!
Load More Replies...I love dogs and have 3 but could never work with a puppy in the office. They are freaking adorable but holy terror's! Mine is an angel now but destroyed everything even if I looked away for a second!
Mleming For A Living
That'll be hilarious when there's a crime and they try to get dna off the stamp
Man I would go to the post office mailing random nonsense everyday.. like yeah I need to send this banana to my kids to school let me go to the post office and priority ship it real quick just so I can pet Jax☺️
I was there in May - if only I'd known then, I would have sent all my postcards from there!
I have never wanted to move to Scotland more seriously than I do now and I have Scottish ancestry!
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!
The bestest of boiz. Do dog soldiers get medals? I hope so. He probably saved so many lives.
He performed a VERY important job. He earned the medal of honor, for sure!
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!
Dog noses are Amazing. I cant understand how my dog can sleep under the covers with me, as im famously farty at night...
Conservation breeding programs-- it's probably the easiest way to administer a pregnancy test to a polar bear.
Load More Replies...How does one discover their dog had this talent? All my dog does when he smells poop is eat it.
Dogs are miracles on 4 paws. They can also smell cancer and an impending diabetic attack in time to save a life.
Orientation
The perfect job does exist after all! No wait, one day their training will be completed... 😥
And then you get new students, while they go to their furever homes. It's a win win situation.😃
Load More Replies...That's one lucky lady right there! I'm a little jealous. Ok fine I'm incredibly jealous!😆
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!
I'd buy something just so he could carry it :)
Load More Replies...Bazz The Beekeeper
LOL! They named it American Foulbrood! (Yes, it's awful for the bees) But that title pretty much sums up life in the US right now. It puts me in a Foulmood. :)
Someone did one of those cute poems for this: my naem is dog haev secial trick I sniff buzz boyes Tell if dey sicc my hoom make me protecctiv soot so angreyflies can't sting my snoot
He Protecc From The Back
I'd like to see how this officer keeps it pup in his back pocket when it's a year old
A Bored Sniffer Dog, Complete With Blep
“When am I going to find something to sniff?? I’m really getting bored here!”
Meet Bród And Shadow, The President Of Ireland's Two Bodyguards
I'm not an expert but she isn't a princess, is she? They abandoned their titles when leaving Britain, right? If so, THANK GOD!
Load More Replies...A Friendly Bomb Sniffing Pupper At Congress Wearing Booties To Protect His Paws From Broken Glass
Worked security at a hospital and came across a suspicious package so we called it in. Bomb sniffer dog found the package was safe but was happy to find part of nurses lunch in the garbage.
I'm pretty sure he's a Belgian Malinois, a super cool dog breed that's used in the military a lot and can do cool tricks
My Local Print Shop Has A Dog Working The Counter
Oh shoot....I went to the print shop earlier but I forgot to print this one document...guess I gotta go back!
Load More Replies...Printing can go for a toss, need that cutie 💓 for cuddles & kisses.
i love that my job lets customers bring their dogs into the shop. because i get to say hello to all the doggies. plus we give them a free puppiccino (with the owners permission of course), and the dogs get so so damn excited by it. it's so adorable.
He looks like he could do that job from the lab earlier that lick stamps
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!
My husband has had Tonic clonic seizures for 50 years. Even with medication he would still have seizures. Terrible injuries over the years. Brass lamp fell on his chest when he was studying at University burnt down to the bone on his chest. 3 months in the burns unit. Suggested we get a dog no no no he said so I got a dog. That was 7 years ago, hasn't had a seizure in 6 1/2 years. So now we have 2 dogs best medicine ever no prescription needed. Hopefully your seizures will decrease. Your pupper is adorable
I would like my dogs to warn me in the event of a crisis, it would avoid me many things 😬
This Police Doggo Loves To Lick
I love how the conservation officer is trying not to smile and he’s failing happily!
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
I hope they give him something else that's age-appropriate to do. I couldn't see this look more than once
It’s ok, buddy. Time to sit back and relax. You’ve done your deed and we thank you.
“Mom and Dad, they really have become family and friends and I miss working with them! Please let me go work with them one more time!”
Taco Has The Coolest Job At The Marketing Agency
Rookie
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) ❤️
So he was re-elected? Awesome - er I mean Pawsome job!
Load More Replies...rest in peace mayor max you were the goodest boy and lead your people through the horror of 2020 may you rest well with your brothers above
Awwww! That's Mayor Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller II to you, pal! Do not miss the equally adorable pics of his security team at the time (2019), his relatives, Mikey and Mitzi. Apparently he was named mayor-for-life in 2014: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/04/hed-like-to-see-peace-on-earth-how-a-dog-became-mayor-of-a-california-town
Biscuit, A Staff Moral Officer
Good Hotel Doggo
When Espn Had Air Bud Do Commentary For A Basketball Game
Why not? I loved the Air Bud movies when I was younger.
Load More Replies...My Service Dog's Senior Pictures
What a well dressed couple of seniors, I'll be dammed if the doggo doesn't get a degree
This Weird Dog Who’s A Security Guard?
Definitely a weird looking dog but I bet he does his job very well! :-) x
Not a Komodo, but more likely a black-headed monitor or other species
Load More Replies...Doggo Has Wares If You Have Coin
Yes I has the Sword of a Thousand truths it costs 2,000 bones and 1 belly rub
His unique item is the Collar of Good Boi, which does 100+ damage against thieves, trespassers, and that highly suspicious guy who lives over the road.
Toss a coin to the doggo! O humans of plenty. O humans of plenty. Toss a coin to the doggo. A friend of humanity!
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!
Our police force rescued a staffie, she's now a sniffer dog, PD Stella the Staffie
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.
And don’t challenge people who look “too healthy” to need a service dog! Not all disabilities/diseases are visible. It’s none of your business WHY someone has a service dog!
Load More Replies...If you want to pet a service dog after they are finished working, *always* ask the owner and respect his or her answer. The only time you will ever see a service dog unaccompanied is if the owner needs help and the dog is approaching you to let you know that!
My cousins' cousin (on their mom's side; we're cousins on their dad's) has been blind since birth and lived near where our post office was. One day I saw her with her guide dog and said hi and asked to pat her. She said yes, so I did. A few months later I see her with a different dog and ask what happened. "I had to get a new dog," she tells me. "The other one couldn't see." I was a bit taken aback. "What?" She says, "Yes, she couldn't see. She walked me into the middle of the veld last month and I didn't know where I was!!!" Tl;dr: My blind cousin's dog was also blind!
Found This On One Of My Architectural Consultant’s Website, On Their “People” Page
Now That's The Kind Of Yearbook I Wanna See!
Too right, they are in the service of protecting people as much as the two legged officers
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
If the former partner is going to work with another dog, their old dog sometimes has to be rehomed, because they can become really depressed at being left behind. If they're used to being with their person all day, being at home alone can be stressful too. If the retired working dog can't adjust, moving them to a new home, especially one where someone is home most of the day, can give them a happier retirement.
Load More Replies...May Have Gotten Fired But She Found Work Again
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
Area 51? Good boy guarding it? Nope there is no area 51.. bahahah seriously though what a good boy 😊
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. 💞💞💞💞
Aw, and it's a Lassie Dog! (After this, he rescued another child from a well. Good boy!)
Omg. Glad they had something like this to help. I would have been so scared. It probably helped your parents, too, lol.
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.
It's not unheard of for star drug sniffer dogs to have a price on their heads
I'm more than willing to house her if she needs to go into the witness protection program. Edit: I didn't realize Theresa Carroll said the same thing. Great minds think alike!
Aww she is beautiful.. she can hide out at my house they'll never find her😉
B O O M B O Y E
would you if you know you were stuffed with explosives?
Load More Replies...My Sweet Boy Keeps My Balance As I Browse The Stacks
Not your buisness,sir(respectfully ) it is considered incredibly rude to ask unless the disabled person offers that information.
Load More Replies...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
My dog that passed last year used to ring a bell to go out. Only problem, he would ring it whenever I was on the phone, and more insistently the longer I stayed on the phone! (Yes, I let him out, but he would want to come right back in. Only wanted me off the phone!) I miss him terribly!
When our last greyhound got old he was wanting to go out several times a night. But he was a bit bewildered and forgot he had to bark as well as stand by the door. So we got a shop doormat that sounded when he stood on it
Benzene Is A Very Good Chemistry Doggy @ Purdue
Vp Of Security Taking His Job Too Seriously
OMG I love chow chows. I grew up with nothing but chows.. this looks like my good boy Cujo and a bigger version of my good boy Simba.. may they rest in peace.. I love and miss you boys.. we also had a black chow named ebony and an albino chow named spike, a cream girl named sable and another black chow named Tiffany.. they were all good babies.. and I miss them so much.. rip babies.. fyi these dogs were owned over a 32 yr period.. and not a day goes by that we don't miss them..
Oh I'd remove my shoes and bury my feet in that floof and give that adorable pooch a good massage.
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
F U T U R E D O G G O
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!
I don't like using Animals for sled rides, as we have machines for that job now. Poor baby.
I guess I'd agree if the dog didn't like it, but most dogs I've seen pulling sleds have looked thrilled with their jobs and the snow.
Load More Replies...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
Sven The Children’s Hospital Dog And His Giant Poster
Service Dog Gets A Present At IKEA
Lawyer Pup Will Proudly Represent You Pro Bone-O
Works At Home Depot
A Durian Seller
No One Messes With Willie
OMG he looks like my baby girl LuLu who I miss so much every single day she is my best friend my furry daughter and that is until one day she became mysteriously ill she was poisoned by my neighbor and it's progressed so quickly.. I lost her within a week..one day she's happy to go lucky my silly baby girl,the next day she won't eat..two days later she's gone blind and within a week lost half of her body weight...my neighbor gave her rat poison or something.. I almost went to jail for threatening to poison my neighbor after this I told her you'll get what's coming I will kill you for this.. I almost did honestly if I didn't have my other fur babies and my daughters I would have killed her for hurting my baby girl.. rip Lulu I miss you so much babygirl 💖💗💕
I'm so sorry to hear about Lulu, that is horrible, big hugs to you Theresa
Load More Replies...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
An Applause For The Hollywood Doggos
Doggo Of The Month
Even Cookie Puppers Have A Job To Do
This Very Good Boy Is Celebrating His Birthday Today
This Is Argas He Protects The Pregnant Does At The Dairy Goat Farm Where I Work
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!
The only logical explanation is that they must have thought he was a service dog and done their utter best to pretend the good boi wasn't there so he could do his job! 🤔
Load More Replies...Freelance Sign Spinner Farm Dog
When It's Bring Your Dog To Work Day, But You're A K-9 Unit
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!
Given what we later found out about the Secret Service he was right!
Load More Replies...Champ sadly has passed away since this was tweeted; and Major had trouble acclimating to the stress and activity in the WH and had to go live with family friends, I think.
Commander is now the First Dog. And he has a sibling, Willow, who is the First Cat! I believe both are rescues.
Load More Replies...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!
Doggo Misses His Jobbo
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
All dogs instinctively swim, but I would assume she’d have a life jacket on during storms.
Load More Replies...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 Dog Works At Pets At Home And It's The Best Thing I've Ever Seen
Pupper In Training
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
Cardiac Alert Girl Doin Her Job To Make Sure I Don’t Faint While Working Out
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
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?
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?
