For as long as the modern world remembers, we’ve always known that dogs are a man’s best friend – and it’s not hard to see why. While dogs make the perfect pets and companions, they are much more than just your furry friends. With a lifespan of between 10 and 13 years, dogs of all breeds have shown throughout history that they are more than capable of showing their loyalty and their love for their owners and trainers. Although they love nothing more than going for walkies or playing catch for hours on end, dogs also like to use their innate ability to sense danger and use their intelligence – which is the equivalent of a 2-year-old child – to protect those that they love. Because of this, there are around 69,929,000 pet dogs in the USA alone! Thanks to this love for dogs, one policeman just couldn’t help but heed the warnings of a distressed dog. However, he had no idea that this one action would make himself and the dog both become heroes…
Throughout history, the love and intelligence of dogs has not gone amiss. While the ancient Egyptians used to worship cats, the modern world seems to worship dogs – and they have even been used within high-profile events in the last few centuries. In fact, German Shepherd dogs were used by the German army during the First World War to allow soldiers and regiments to send and receive messages, as well as vital medical aid. This continued throughout the Second World War, and dogs have since been used within modern militaries to become sniffer dogs, guide dogs, fighting dogs, scouts and more. However, the loyalty and intelligence of these animals aren’t just used within warfare. They are now being used as service or assistance dogs, to help those who have disabilities. Whether an individual suffers from visual impairments, seizure disorders, hearing impairments, post-traumatic stress disorder or another disability, these dogs are able to provide vital support and friendship. While almost all breeds of dogs are able to become service dogs, there are only a few different breeds that are deemed healthy and capable to undertake all of the training – including Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador/Retriever/Golden Retriever crossbreeds.
It was a black Labrador that became a hero this day when one policeman discovered it frantically barking and yelping along a deserted street. Rather than leaving the dog to its own devices, the policeman decided to check out the situation – a decision which allowed them both to become heroes.
[post_page_title]The dog, the hero[/post_page_title]
We all know that dogs are both loyal and intelligent – but Officer Jeff Gonzalez had no idea what to make of the situation when he noted a dog was strolling the streets. Although he was all alone, Jeff just assumed that the dog had come loose from his owner and was simply making his way back home. However, there was something in him that made Jeff stop in his tracks and examine the situation even further. Before too long, Jeff realized that the dog had been looking for him all along…
