#dog handler

A Doberman pinscher and U.S. Marine War Dog named "Butch" stands guard as his handler, Pvt. Rez Hester catches some sleep in a fighting hole on Iwo Jima in February, 1945.

I was talking to a coworker yesterday and I was like “poodles are working dogs.” and he goes “actually, poodles are a guardian breed like pit bulls.” 😭 I said, “pit bulls are blood sport dogs.” and he looked SO offended (he owns a pit). He said “pit bulls were actually bred to guard children.” Lmaooo so I told him he needs to do some more research and he was like “I’ve been in the industry for over 10 years.” In the industry for over ten years, owns a pitbull and still believes the nanny dog myth?!

A U.S. Marine dog handler and his war dog pose for a photo in what used to be a Japanese fighting position on the island of Peleliu in September 1944.

U.S. Marine Corporal Harold Tesch and his Alaskan Malamute War Dog “Tippy” during the battle of Guam, July 1944.

Introduction When people think about military power, they often picture weapons, armoured vehicles, and highly trained soldiers. But behind the scenes is a remarkable group of four-legged service members – military working dogs. These canine heroes play vital roles in explosive detection, search and rescue, patrol, and protection. Their courage, loyalty, and sharp instincts make them…