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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

Tuco Trying On The Vest For The First Time

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He Has An Emotional Support Human

He Has An Emotional Support Human

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Even The Comfort Puppy Needs Some Comfort

Even The Comfort Puppy Needs Some Comfort

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And The Winner For Cutest Service Dog Goes To

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

This Is The New Puppy At Training Today. We Don't Think The Bullet Proof Vest Fits... Just Yet

Brimfield Police Department Report

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Puppy Mo On His First Day With Greater Manchester Police

Puppy Mo On His First Day With Greater Manchester Police

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Hannah Tyler
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I was a criminal I'd totally be stopped by this... because I would stop to pet them all and be caught XD

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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

Service Puppy-In-Training Needed A Nap In My Gym. We Put Cones Around Her So She Wouldn't Be Disturbed

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Learning How To Read Is Part Of A Training

Learning How To Read Is Part Of A Training

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I Bet He Will Be Chewing On A Bad Guys Arm In No Time

I Bet He Will Be Chewing On A Bad Guys Arm In No Time

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Two Service Dogs In Training. Work Is Hard

Two Service Dogs In Training. Work Is Hard

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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

My Local PD Just Got A New Puppy Who Is So Ready To Be Done With Pictures And Just Take A Nap

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Lou Wow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok you can arrest me . As long as I get to sit in the back of the police car with that puppy.

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Zori the degu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like a little bloodhound. Excellent choice, they have the strongest nose in the dog world.

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Emily Keely
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My best friend trying to get me out of the house to do something. lol

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Local Sheriff's Office's Newest Recruit

Local Sheriff's Office's Newest Recruit

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Jack, Eager To Begin Working With His Veterans, On His First Day Suiting Up In His Service Dog Vest

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

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

Met This Puppy Being Trained To Be A Service Dog At Work Today. He Had A Tough First Day

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Police Dog Puppies

Police Dog Puppies

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Puppy Joining Finish Police

Puppy Joining Finish Police

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Meet Xxcalliber! Few Months Old Military Working Dog Pup

Meet Xxcalliber! Few Months Old Military Working Dog Pup

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Little Zuma Service Puppy In Training

Little Zuma Service Puppy In Training

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Meet Scoob, An Eleven Week Old Police Puppy

Meet Scoob, An Eleven Week Old Police Puppy

West Midlands Police Report

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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

This Little Guy Is Training To Become A Service Dog And His Class Had A Field Trip At Turkey Hill Ice Cream Factory

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Snoopy Is A Service Puppy In Training And Will Grow Into His Vest One Day!

Snoopy Is A Service Puppy In Training And Will Grow Into His Vest One Day!

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