8 photos that show how a military working dog takes down bad guys
A dog's purpose is often for companionship – and they can be loyal friends. But a number of dogs also serve.
Military working dogs have a variety of missions, including bomb detection, security and attack. In a recent photo essay, the …
A dog’s purpose is often for companionship – and they can be loyal friends. But a number of dogs also serve.
Military working dogs have a variety of missions, including bomb detection, security and attack. In a recent photo essay, the Air Force demonstrates how MWDs are trained to take down bad guys. The canine doing this demonstration is Ttoby, a Belgian Malinois.
According to DogTime.com, the Belgian Malinois can reach up to 80 pounds, and can live for up to 14 years. The American Kennel Club website notes that the breed was first recognized in 1959, and that Cairo, a Belgian Malinois, carried out the raid alongside SEAL Team 6 that targeted Osama bin Laden. PetMD.com reports that the dog is very popular among K9 units in law enforcement agencies.
1. It looks like a normal day when Ttoby’s handler tells someone to stop.
2. The guy refuses to comply, so the handler warns the suspected bad guy Ttoby will be turned loose.
3. The bad guy is warned that the dog will be let loose if he doesn’t comply.
4. The bad guy gets his last warning – Ttoby’s ready to chase.
5. Ttoby lunges onto the bad guy.
6. Struggling doesn’t help, as Ttoby has a firm grip.
7. Finally, the bad guy gives up.
8. Ttoby has been told to stand down, but he is ready if that bad guy does something stupid – like try to run or assault the handler.