Thursday, August 25, 2016

Information On Military Working Dogs

By Lisa Morris


Primarily tasked with the responsibility of fishing out hidden bombs, fire arms and drugs, these are well trained dogs that also ensure that their human counterparts safely get out of dangerous warzones. Additionally, these member of the military similarly would at times be required to take down an identified human target. Since the early 120BCs, military working dogs have been widely utilized in the field of war. However, their functions have continuously become increasingly sophisticated over time. These animals are chosen for such roles due to their athletic build, sharp smell senses, loyalty and their quick abilities to grasp detailed teachings.

The most preferred breeds for such work would include the German shepherd, the retriever and the Belgian Malinois. Such breeds normally are acquired from countries as Germany and Netherlands. Prior to being termed as a full member of the military, they get to sharpen their biting skills and their smelling skills through special training schedules.

Such training normally is provided by specific military establishments as the lack land air force base. The dog gets to go through an up to 90 day training program which normally is overseen by the relevant dog handler. Each of the four legged personnel gets to specialize in one area out of these three main areas. These being, drug detection, explosives detection and troop protection. These dogs, which similarly have names to them, are treated as part of the military group and would not be left behind when injured.

Better still, these animal workers get to have greatly modified gears that would allow them to use parachutes and also ensure that the handler easily communicates to them even over great distances. Such gear usually has a primary goal of ensuring they are well covered against detrimental body injuries. All thanks to technology. Most of them have participated in great historic acts of battle, most notable the taking out of Osama bin laden where Cairo the dog participated.

Nonetheless, these members of the military in most cases after repeated battlefield experiences, get to suffer post-traumatic stress. Most dogs suffering such mental disorders depict symptoms as, withdrawal, frantic attempts to run or wander away, increased vigilance even when in safe environments, drastic changes in the pre-existing relationship with the handler and an inability to conduct the activities for which the dog were trained to perform.

These dogs, after years of service, normally are put up for adoption where they get to retire in peace and comfort. To make sure of their comfort, reports on their current conditions usually are frequently collected, and this alongside time to time visits.

Due respects are paid to them that get killed in action. This through special memorial services held for them. Furthermore, all heroic acts from these four legged military personnel, are honored through an awarding of the much acclaimed PDSA Dickin medal. A most resent awarding ceremony was held in the Capitol Hill area this year.

Conclusively, it would be right to state that they are not simple equipment to be used in battle, but are important companions to their human counterparts and deserve their earned respect. This in the light that their loyalty to humans survives the terrors of warfare as seen from scenarios where a dog stands by its handler even under terrifying warfare.




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