Pitbulls, often misunderstood and underestimated, spark curiosity about their potential in law enforcement roles. Many people wonder if these powerful canines can rise to the challenge of police work. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into the world of pit bulls and their capabilities, comparing them to other popular police dog breeds and exploring … Read more
Coyotes can be daring and aggressive and often snatch pets from owner’s farms. While many dog breeds will stand up to coyotes, can they actually defend themselves? Since coyotes aren’t very big or strong, a single medium or large-bred dog can often defend itself against a coyote, even several. Coyotes will typically be fearful of … Read more
We’ve all seen and heard the terms “working dog” and a “show dog” but may not know what exactly separates them. What are the main differences between the two? Working dogs are typically very active, requiring more physical and mental activity than some pet families can provide. Show dogs are usually less energetic than their … Read more
Dobermans can look aggressive, protective, and fit, but the police don’t generally use them. Why is that? Police don’t use Dobermans because of many reasons. Some of those include a sense of smell not being as good as with other police dogs (such as German Shepherds). They also tend to have mental health issues, many … Read more
Depending on the police department, you may have seen many K9s wear prong collars. Why would police use prong collars on their working dogs? They are used to exert greater control over the K9 in high-risk circumstances or in huge groups where distraction is high, and safety is critical. The collar is also used to … Read more
Not all police dogs are spayed or neutered, and it’s up to the handling department to decide if a dog should be fixed. Some police departments will neuter/spay their dogs, while others will not. There are many reasons, such as whether castrating a dog modifies its behavior and whether police dogs need hormones from their … Read more
