To my mind, there are few animals as incredible as the service dogs that protect us.
While not all service animals are dogs, you can find remarkable canines working for the good of humankind each and every day. Whether they’re fighting crime and helping to protect their human partners, or helping their beloved person through a debilitating illness, working dogs are truly our very best friends.
And, as it turns out, they’re pretty incredible on top of all that. While each dog is special in his or her own way, not every dog gets to be trained as a service dog.
Instead, trainers tend to pick service dogs when they’re just tiny puppies, based on an important set of criteria. Like the Navy SEALS of the dog world, not everyone has what it takes.
For example, when trainers assess puppies to see if they would make good guide dogs for the disabled, they’re looking for loyalty, intelligence, and a calm disposition. These pups have to be capable of making decisions for their owner, and maintaining a relaxed demeanor no matter what.
But I had no idea that some physical characteristics can help predict how likely a dog is to succeed as a guide animal, did you? Check out the video below to learn more!
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