[proud_2_B_texasgal]

They're not gonna take the old man's side when he can offer them nothing that benefits them.

I might disagree with this. Most canine cops are VERY attached to their dogs. They are not just dogs, but partners, and part of their families. They will relate to John.

[Salamander]

With all my heart I pray that you are right.

That's how *I* would look at it but then I'm not like everybody else....:-\

I've known K9 cops.
They're usually fanatical about their 'partners'.