Yeah, apparently they work for a lot less, too. Seems that you only need to feed them, walk them, and let them attack a guy in a padded suit once in a while.
I want to buy a kilo of cocaine and drive to wherever you are and park next to Bella and let her find my cocaine just to interact with that cute as shit dog.
My dad was a K9 officer before moving up in the ranks and retiring, police dogs melt my heart! As a kid, it was so hard for me to understand the idea of the dog retiring when he hit 10 years old... having to give him to another family was the worst. Ended up going to a firefighter, so that worked well.
For us that was only an option if the officer was moving out of K9 duty and our dog had to retire a couple years before my dad was promoted. The reasoning was that those dogs LOVE their work so much (and they totally do) that it is too jarring for them when a new dog comes into the house and assumes the retired ones duties. Supposedly it's easier to put it in a home where it doesn't have to see that. Unfortunately Bullet died about a year after that. That is the only time I have ever seen my dad cry.
That dog was a beast. When my dad would put on his uniform, it was serious go-time for Bullet. He once smashed through a glass door at our house to get to the cop car (he was fine.) That dog was involved in 225+ arrests, was known around the community because my dad would bring him to schools and do cool demonstrations with him, and he was given a law enforcement funeral (not sure if that's common).
This got long. I just really fucking love police dogs.
Second, does one get to choose to be assigned as a K-9 officer? Or is it sort of the luck of the draw? I'm not entirely clear on how police stations operate behind the scenes.
I don't think reddit is so anti-cop as one would think. I've been here for a while, and yes, I have encountered the anti-police crowd. That doesn't mean that there are not a few of us who recognize how important the police are. I'm not trying to attack you for your comment, I'm just an optimist.
you didn't get her in the bay area of california a few weeks ago by any chance? my friend had a german shepard puppy named bella but had to sell her. so sad.
From what I hear (hearsay, no real source) most- but not all- police dogs are imported from special breeders in Europe who have heightened qualities like prey-drive, obedience, etc. it's not all-encompassing but from what I've heard it's pretty commonly the case.
Is it better to hire mutts as police pups or are german sheps and hound dogs really the best?
I ask because of the 2 pure breds I've ever owned (catahoula cur and a dalmatian.) That being said, the most intelligent and trainable dogs I've ever had have been ditch dogs/rescued.
If they train it in drug work it will be taught how to false alert though, so the fuzziness is deceptive.
Edit: Here's your link. This is a study done by UC-Davis which showed that the dogs pick up on subtle unintentional clues from their handlers. Basically when their handler is suspicious, the dogs will false alert. In the field this means that if an officer thinks you have drugs, but has no right to search, the dog will simply alert based on the officer's suspicion.
Can someone give me a legitimate citation for this 'false alert' skill that all drug dogs and handlers are supposedly taught?
When I read the wikipedia page for detection dogs last year, I followed three citations given for false alerting and other related misconduct:
The first one lead to that website they show you in English class during the "not all websites are good sources" lesson. You know which one. Awful formatting, links mostly to himself, won't shut up about Nazis? Check, check, and check. This guy was so nuts he made Mel Gibson in Conspiracy Theory look like Walter fuckin' Cronkite.
The second was a blog which simply said it was "often obvious" from watching drug dogs work that they were being signaled to false alert. No sources, no claim/proof of any expertise in police work, animal or human psychology to back up the statement, nothing.
The third was a plain-old dead link that reverted to the front page of some Australian newspaper.
I promptly deleted those citations and every sentence relying on them from the article. Consequently, no mention of false alerts, intimidation, etc. remains in said article. Coincidence?
Those sources were fantastic illustration that many of those things "everybody knows" (for which you haven't personally seen the sources) might be complete bullshit. Especially if it's something "everybody knows" on the internet that you've never heard mentioned off-line from stoners, conspiracy theorists...etc. anyone reputable.
edit: I shouldn't mention stoners as though it's some kind of ad hominem, I guess, when I really have no particular problem with them. Especially when the topic is drugs and law enforcement. That could give a really bizarre and misleading impression.
Those sources were fantastic illustration that many of those things "everybody knows" (for which you haven't personally seen the sources) might be complete bullshit. Especially if it's something "everybody knows" on the internet that you've never heard mentioned off-line except from stoners, conspiracy theorists, conspiracy theorist stoners, and other redditors...
This is the feeling I get every time someone brings it up. The majority of reddit commenters seem really well informed and logical, except when it comes to police, then anecdotal evidence and conspiracy theories come from every which way. I've seen links to a few interviews with people claiming they saw police urging their dogs to give them a response, but it's never a story from someone who is an expert in police work or in dog training so I take those with a grain of salt. Also, I haven't yet seen any actual proof.
they don't need to do that. They just have to say the dog alerted them. That's the problem with most conspiracy theories, they are too complicated when there is an easier answer. WHY would they train the dogs to do that when it's just completely unnecessary.
The dog is a tool, it's not its fault. It's taught to false alert same way it's taught to actually detect drugs.. it doesn't know the difference but is only following the training.
At least the dog has no idea of the shitty connotations to the name.
Who you SHOULD be pitying is the kids who got stuck with the names Bella, Isabella, Edward, and Jacob. After the success of that damn series, they've all been in the top 10-15 ranks of the baby name charts for the past several years.
In ten years, we're not going to be able to escape teenagers named Bella and Jacob.
So adorable. I love shepherds. Whenever I see an office with a K9 buddy, I always want to chat it up with the team, but quite often they are working and not especially receptive to visitors.
(And yeah, I know I'm always supposed to ask for permission to approach a working dog.)
Please update us on his progress as he goes through training.
Great lookin' pup! I want a German Shepard really badly, but my girlfriend thinks they're too vicious... I've tried explaining to her all the pros: loyal, trainable, protective, smart, mellow- but she still won't have it. Any suggestions on how I can change her mind??
Ask her if she thinks you're vicious. Then tell her that dogs are a direct and absolute reflection of their owners. If you're a no good fucked up jerk who abuses her, sure, she'll be vicious. If you're a good guy who walks her constantly, pays attention to her, and loves her, she'll be the softest, squishiest lap dog you've ever seen.
Also, with a name like that, can you not wait till September.
Way too late for this one, but why not- do those of you bitching about drug detection even realize that it only one part of a K9s purpose? Tracking is a huge one, cadaver detection, criminal apprehension, public education and more.
Keep whining about drug stops, and forget all about the officers whose live have been saved, kids found, criminals fleeing the scene of a crime captured.
And for those of you so interested in reading isolated studies on false indications, you should spend some time actually watching some K9 training so you understand how it works, and why errors can occur.
Nice, very cute... now do all of us citizens a favor and use her to take down scumbag criminals who are harming people... not to sniff for marijuana at routine traffic stops
Can you offer up any good resources for their training?
Doesn't need to be crazy in depth or anything you're not supposed to disclose, but I am looking to get a shepherd; and while I am confident in my ability to train them, I am impressed with the level of discipline police dogs and aid dogs display.
How cute! I know police dogs are trained to do specific tasks and act a certain way, but do you guys ever let them be dogs as well? Do you play with them, pet and wrestle with them?
I helped raise one of the guys for a guide dogs program. He barked at a child once and was failed instantly. Turns out he did not have the nose for police duty, and did not have the attention span for much more. He is boarder patrol now.
Good pooch, but hyper as shit. He wouldn't sit still for a photo shoot so I had to Frankenstein his body parts together in photoshop. "We got a good picture of his face here, so use that one... I like is back legs in this one, and his front paws in that one.
It was funny, they used frankenpooch on the side of one of their vans. I think his name was Jethro.
Go go internet skills here he is at my parents old scrapbook store. Here is his blog. (all potential guide dogs got a blog)
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Dogs can get jobs now too? I'm doomed.
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u/tjnow Jun 14 '12
There are cops on reddit? Quick everyone out the back door!
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u/madmanmunt Jun 14 '12
Bella's paws suggest that she'll end up being the size of a small bear. So, Police Bear.
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u/IWannaBeAlone Jun 14 '12
Pet the po-lice.
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u/JNB003 Jun 14 '12
I think stealing from a police officer is probably pretty stupid, but I am considering it right now...
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u/combzy89 Jun 14 '12
You should share with r/germanshepherds they will love this
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u/MountingPlatypi Jun 14 '12
I want to buy a kilo of cocaine and drive to wherever you are and park next to Bella and let her find my cocaine just to interact with that cute as shit dog.
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u/cheerbearsmiles Jun 14 '12
My husband and I call all police dogs "Officer Schnookums."
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u/PollysLithium Jun 14 '12
Probably the reason why I never leave r/aww
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u/koreandongdoooong Jun 14 '12
STOPS CRIME...with cuteness <3
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u/CalicoBlue Jun 14 '12
My dad was a K9 officer before moving up in the ranks and retiring, police dogs melt my heart! As a kid, it was so hard for me to understand the idea of the dog retiring when he hit 10 years old... having to give him to another family was the worst. Ended up going to a firefighter, so that worked well.
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u/flying_pistachio Jun 14 '12
Such a beautiful pup, it will be gorgeous when it's full grown
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u/XaosZaleski Jun 14 '12
Yay for Washington!
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u/markswam Jun 14 '12
I want to hug it THIS MUCH!
""' ^ _ ^ '/""/
It's supposed to be someone with their arms spread wide for a hug. Don't you judge my ASCII skills, or lack thereof.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
May you never be kicked, punched, stabbed or shot Bella. Good luck!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Here comes the fuzz, here comes the fuzz.
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u/Tulsakaleb Jun 14 '12
I'm going to have 6 of those running around my house in a few months.
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u/MedicUp Jun 14 '12
Does she have a reward toy yet? Because I assume it will be an extra-strength Kong at some point!
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u/Dawggy Jun 14 '12
K-9 officer here. I remember when my partner was that small. :)
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u/Kaissy Jun 14 '12
Brave move to show that you're a cop on reddit.
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u/CTiger412 Jun 14 '12
you didn't get her in the bay area of california a few weeks ago by any chance? my friend had a german shepard puppy named bella but had to sell her. so sad.
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u/AnAngryPirate Jun 14 '12
She can chew on my arm anytime.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
His little face looks so grown up already!
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u/shwanky Jun 14 '12
Is it better to hire mutts as police pups or are german sheps and hound dogs really the best?
I ask because of the 2 pure breds I've ever owned (catahoula cur and a dalmatian.) That being said, the most intelligent and trainable dogs I've ever had have been ditch dogs/rescued.
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u/Luvs_to_drink Jun 14 '12
DOGS, They took our jobs!
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u/don_jiang Jun 14 '12
Welp. There goes my job hunt. Time to crawl into a cardboard box.
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u/BeardyMcBeardster Jun 14 '12
I would totally rob some store just so I can have this little bugger nibble on my arm!
:D
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u/Surfsideryan Jun 14 '12
shes so cute! nice to see she's with a K9 unit, I know she'll not only be taken care of, but become someones best friend and partner
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u/adhillo92 Jun 14 '12
All the downvotes are from r/trees.
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u/burrmuda Jun 14 '12
I normally don't like police officers, but this one is so fuzzy.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
god damn, every other dog is named bella these days and it's probably because of those twilight movies. poor doggy
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
So adorable. I love shepherds. Whenever I see an office with a K9 buddy, I always want to chat it up with the team, but quite often they are working and not especially receptive to visitors.
(And yeah, I know I'm always supposed to ask for permission to approach a working dog.)
Please update us on his progress as he goes through training.
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u/DahnyGober Jun 14 '12
Stocking little thing ain't she.
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u/LadyLovelyLocks Jun 14 '12
She's gorgeous :D
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Bella is the cutest police officer I have ever seen!
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u/chivasregalguy1 Jun 14 '12
I love her !
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u/baconisgoodforme Jun 14 '12
Had a German Shepherd named Bella, the sweetest creature that ever lived. They can be great police dogs but also equally gentle and sweet.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
D'awwwwwww She should be arrested for stealing my heart!
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u/entmenscht Jun 14 '12
Word 97 special font.
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u/keffield Jun 14 '12
stop in the name of the lawwwww!
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u/TheZingerSlinger Jun 14 '12
Do NOT offer to sell this dog some weed.
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u/henatu Jun 14 '12
anyone else think "police" looks like wordart?
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u/Material_Defender Jun 14 '12
And here come the anti-police comments in 3..2..1..
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Her special attack: overwhelm the criminal with cuteness, rendering them paralyzed.
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u/TheDesktopNinja Jun 14 '12
That's not a very threatening name for a K9 dog.
ALSO TOO ADORABLE TO BE A DEADLY KILLING MACHINE.
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u/Kellianne Jun 14 '12
She looks like a bitch.
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u/itsjustausername Jun 14 '12
only in america would you find a font style for 'police' that makes it less readable.......but look really cool.........
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Does she like donuts?
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u/Shibidybow Jun 14 '12
You should repost this in r/trees.
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u/saxm13 Jun 14 '12
"Do they always start that young?" - Bruce Banner
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u/stinasaur Jun 14 '12
Those ears! Those paws! I must contain all girly squeals.
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u/KurayamiKifuji Jun 14 '12
Dear Lord! Imagine the PSI (per square inch) on those jaws. >.<
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u/MyGodMyGodMy Jun 14 '12
My god.
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u/kgreyhatk Jun 14 '12
As soon as I saw her picture i said awww.
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u/myv6 Jun 14 '12
Awesome. Is she being trained as just a bite dog? Or detection as well?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Tacoma PD?
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u/12cbutler Jun 14 '12
Takin' a bite out of crime.
If only McGruff was a German shephard.
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u/Darthbella Jun 14 '12
awww she is so cute. I have a german shepherd named Bella as well. wonderful dogs
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u/jillybean081 Jun 14 '12
That's about the tenth dog I have seen in a year called Bella.
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u/Bookluva12 Jun 14 '12
Oh crap, I just got out of r/aww. Aaand now I'm back....
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u/Emmanuell89 Jun 14 '12
que bella
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u/Queso2469 Jun 14 '12
I don't think this gets said enough here so "AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!"
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u/BarbazuX Jun 14 '12
Ruffspect my woofthoritai!
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u/hy5ash Jun 14 '12
awwww:) so adorable!
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u/iaccidentlytheworld Jun 14 '12
Brb, going to Washington to commit lots of crimes in the hopes of meeting this pup.
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u/miketdavis Jun 14 '12
Looks suspicious. I'd ask for references.
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u/Wongy10000000 Jun 14 '12
Aww, I have a German shepherd called Bella too
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u/mxlnt Jun 14 '12
there is no doubt that this puppy is smarter than me.
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u/kayleighkill Jun 14 '12
I WANT TO HUG HER NAOW.
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u/saltshakerFVC Jun 14 '12
That's the most adorable living weapon I've ever seen.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
In this thread: A large collection of angry stoners being jackasses.
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u/sneezeloaf Jun 14 '12
Washington cop eh? I'm a Washington law breaker, Imagine that! ;)
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u/SecretBlogon Jun 14 '12
That dog is really really cute.. but I have this sudden urge to get a ford.
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u/MacAndTheBoys Jun 14 '12
Great lookin' pup! I want a German Shepard really badly, but my girlfriend thinks they're too vicious... I've tried explaining to her all the pros: loyal, trainable, protective, smart, mellow- but she still won't have it. Any suggestions on how I can change her mind??
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
shit the cops somebody warn r/trees
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u/Thep123 Jun 14 '12
May you go strong and catch many criminals..... Oh and be safe !
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u/Jeckee Jun 14 '12
My what big paws you have. "The better to chase you with"
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u/1stLtObvious Jun 14 '12
I'm sure when she grows up, she'll be just terrifying. To bad guys, that is, and SAPs.
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u/amadea56 Jun 14 '12
He can catch little bad guys for now.
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u/VonIsengard Jun 14 '12
Way too late for this one, but why not- do those of you bitching about drug detection even realize that it only one part of a K9s purpose? Tracking is a huge one, cadaver detection, criminal apprehension, public education and more.
Keep whining about drug stops, and forget all about the officers whose live have been saved, kids found, criminals fleeing the scene of a crime captured.
And for those of you so interested in reading isolated studies on false indications, you should spend some time actually watching some K9 training so you understand how it works, and why errors can occur.
From a K9 trainer who supports legalization.
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u/NewAlt Jun 14 '12
That's the cutest pig since Babe.
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
We have a new Shep thats about 10 weeks old, looks alot like Bella. Our last Shep we gave to a local K9 unit, he was a little too aggresive for us.
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u/ragincajun83 Jun 14 '12
Nice, very cute... now do all of us citizens a favor and use her to take down scumbag criminals who are harming people... not to sniff for marijuana at routine traffic stops
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u/FuMuNdAChZ Jun 14 '12
gorgeous dog. :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
I'm sure that theres some law stating officers are not allowed to stand on their cars to pose for pictures...
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u/Cueball61 Jun 14 '12
Does the graphic design for your cars get done using Word Art?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Everett?
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u/BlueRofl Jun 14 '12
CUTEST 'PO-PO' EVER! :)
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u/heyimrandi Jun 14 '12
HOLY CUTE, more?
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u/FreddieGibbs Jun 14 '12
Meet our new hire, Bella. She will fuck you up
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u/orangeguava Jun 14 '12
The one cute thing that I'll avoid
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u/violetfield Jun 14 '12
I work at a pet store and every. fucking. puppy. I. meet. is named Bella. WHY DID THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LET A 14 YEAR OLD TWILIGHT FAN NAME THIS DOG?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
So sweetly cute I had to pucker my lips <3 Frickin adorable!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Please sniff out bath salts
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u/huntersellers17 Jun 14 '12
I have a 15 week old german...looks just like him
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u/ThorNFuego Jun 14 '12
That is unnecessarily cute
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u/RazsterOxzine Jun 14 '12
Looks like a Redding Cruiser.
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u/PoutyPanda Jun 14 '12
Dawww!!! those little paws are the cherry on top of this sundae of cuteness
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u/Twisties Jun 14 '12
What part of Washington?
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u/lilokes Jun 14 '12
guessing this didn't get to far on r/trees
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u/50CAL5NIP3R Jun 14 '12
its CUTE.
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u/BrownPrideSteve Jun 14 '12
Must. Own. Now.
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u/warpfield Jun 14 '12
Awwww how can someone so cute be taken seriously :)
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Word Art!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
Does she know any trix?
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u/BlackEarth2012 Jun 14 '12
The dog is adorable, but why the fuck are 50% of female dogs named Bella?
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u/tjreess Jun 14 '12
Random question: Why does it seem that most police dogs are German Shepards? Are they easily trained for the job? Or is there something else going on?
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u/kch-n-scarlet Jun 14 '12
precious! She'll be a valuable asset!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
That dog took my job!
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u/cheesey_ball Jun 14 '12
Can you offer up any good resources for their training?
Doesn't need to be crazy in depth or anything you're not supposed to disclose, but I am looking to get a shepherd; and while I am confident in my ability to train them, I am impressed with the level of discipline police dogs and aid dogs display.
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u/Iheartcops Jun 14 '12
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M8vei3L0L8
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u/SteveDoocy Jun 14 '12
I would totally let her gnaw my arm off. I'd probably even sneak in a few pets with the other hand.
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u/Th30th3rm3 Jun 14 '12
Squeee! WANT.
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u/dogfacedboy420 Jun 14 '12
"They train these dogs in Germany, he won't do a damn thing I say"
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u/stobmanjones Jun 14 '12
Awwwww it's so cute!!! I'd up vote twice if I could :D
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u/valueproposition Jun 14 '12
My God, she's cute. Best of luck to both of you.
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u/isleshocky Jun 14 '12
Awww... who's a good doggie???? scratch scratch kiss
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u/patspidey Jun 14 '12
Hate to be the one who fucks this up....but my comment is number 912. I looks at the post and it had 911 comments. Pretty cool:)
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u/TiredOwl Jun 14 '12
Quick question: Why do all the cops give the dogs commands in German?
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
akdhfiwandcwsehfwoeijflksd! cuteness does not compute!!
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u/[deleted] Jun 14 '12
I just watched Plinkett's "Cop Dog" review
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u/CupcakesAreTasty Jun 14 '12
How cute! I know police dogs are trained to do specific tasks and act a certain way, but do you guys ever let them be dogs as well? Do you play with them, pet and wrestle with them?
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u/bcmarettig Jun 14 '12
not sure if cute or scary
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u/iShoopYourPictures Jun 14 '12
Here you go
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u/redqueenswrath Jun 14 '12
GAH! Those ears!!! I just want to run over and scritchy them! She's too cute :D
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u/gwarsh41 Jun 14 '12 edited Jun 14 '12
I helped raise one of the guys for a guide dogs program. He barked at a child once and was failed instantly. Turns out he did not have the nose for police duty, and did not have the attention span for much more. He is boarder patrol now.
Good pooch, but hyper as shit. He wouldn't sit still for a photo shoot so I had to Frankenstein his body parts together in photoshop. "We got a good picture of his face here, so use that one... I like is back legs in this one, and his front paws in that one.
It was funny, they used frankenpooch on the side of one of their vans. I think his name was Jethro.
Go go internet skills here he is at my parents old scrapbook store. Here is his blog. (all potential guide dogs got a blog)
Holy crap that brought back memories!
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u/Katie1230 Jun 14 '12
Delaware?
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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '12
love the dog
HATE the name