Our canine friends are not only good as household pets, but some of them also go through rigorous training to be of good service to the community. We have seen police dogs and their owners jumping into danger by putting their lives on the line to protect their citizens, and we have seen service dogs taking care of the people who have sight impairments or are physically disabled by assisting them in their daily lives. There is so much that they have done for us, which deserves more than praise.
A brief history of K9 police.
Police dogs, also known as K-9 officers in some areas, are dogs trained for combat, land chases, and drug and bomb-sniffing. Most of them are large breeds of dogs, and the most common K-9 breeds are, German Shepherd, Rottweilers, and Labrador retrievers.
People have used dogs in combat for centuries. In ancient times, dogs were domesticated by humans to help them hunt. As civilizations advanced, dogs were then trained as scouts or sentries, and sometimes they would let them engage in large-scale wars. In this day and age, humans continue to borrow their capabilities to assist them in protecting the civilians’ lives.
This dog served his time for six whole years, and the sailors made sure to pay him back for all the hard work.
Bob, a nine-year-old Labrador retriever, is finally leaving his life behind as a police dog officer and will spend the rest of his time inside a peaceful home. It is a big change for him, especially since he has served the military for six years.
Everyone in the Navy deemed Bob as a brave, loyal, and lovable dog. Before he became a part of the family in the Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, he served with the Marines as a bomb-sniffing dog in Afghanistan. He has so much history with these men in uniform that it is almost amazing seeing all of the things he went through.
Unfortunately, the dog was already suffering from issues in his hip and leg.
It was decided that Bob should retire from the force this year because of his condition. The sailors surprised the good dog with a grandiose award ceremony, paying tribute to all of his accomplishments.
The four-legged hero walked the path of honor with the officers’ salutes in an orderly fashion on April 24, 2020.
“Though our Sailors are practicing physical distancing, it was important to honor the service of one of our Military Working Dogs,” they wrote on their Facebook page.
Now, Bob is living the remainder of his life with a former companion.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Mike Hausmann was Bob’s former handler in the force. Now, he volunteered to adopt Bob as one of his beloved dogs. Bob now has a dog family to play and cuddle with, and he will be able to live a life of pure relaxation.
“I’m really happy to have him at home and part of our family,” Hausmann remarked.
Thanks to him, Bob is now able to live in a home free from trouble. Now, Bob can finally get the taste of fresh air of love, cuddles, and a bowlful of treats.
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