Guess I will make the unpopular comment of the day. To me giving a dog this reward takes away from others (actual humans) receiving it.
Ok, I see now where the dog wasn’t actually given the reward, but just outfitted with it for the photos.
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My son’s retired Belgian Malinois K9 (explosives) was a designed law enforcement officer for law enforcement purposes (including a badge). She’s sleeping upstairs right now. Protects the house, my granddaughter, wife, etc.
Both my kids are either open or concealed carry (son being a former police officer).
Many “war dogs” were killed saving the lives of their handlers and others in their vicinity.
Just because it has four legs doesn’t mean it can’t be a part of the US Armed Forces or Law Enforcement. In fact, I’d take a well-trained dog over some of the cops I’ve had to deal with over the years. They were the ones who needed to go back to “obedience school”, as in obedience to the law.
Man’s “Best Friend” is also a damned good soldier or cop, so let’s give them the respect they deserve.
you are right you will make your self unpopular for saying this.
I understand what you are saying. But isn’t it really for the humans. The dog doesn’t know or care. It is the humans in charge of him who know he is there taking hits for them — they are the ones that get something out of the dog receiving the award.