#super pets

Don't call him bat-dog, he thinks you're saying "bad dog"

I have the hc that Ace was trained by Bruce as a search and rescue dog, he brings him out on non violent missions like missing persons cases where he's sure Ace won't get hurt or trigger his aggression. Some members of the justice league get scared when they interact with him because he's eerily inteligent lol.

Ace also decided to appoint himself as Bruce's service dog. He helps by alerting bruce of incoming panic attacks, stopping flashbacks, reminding him to eat and deep pressure therapy, Bruce is oblivious to it :D

Bonus, Ace babysitting Damian:

I know service dog Ace is a popular HC but I was wondering about Titus. Yes, he's given to Damian as a pet to teach him responsibility and compassion but I wonder if over the years whether Bruce trains him alongside Ace for alerting and management.

Titus is a large dog so I see him lending support when it comes to warming up the Bats if they're suffering from low body temp or need grounding or support. Titus is trained to interrupt dissociative episodes, keep beside Damian and other Bats if they're experiencing stress. While I don't see Damian taking him willingly to a fight, I think Damian trains him to fetch first aid packs he has stashed around the house or to alert for medical issues. Titus's big size could also help him support the Bats walking while injured and he is trained to recover and fetch help if they fall.

Ace is trained to detect seizures, cardiac events or adrenaline spikes or fainting spells, especially on missions. Ace has canonically been used to support Bruce during night terrors in the Golden Age, so I think Bruce trains him to support and alert for PTSD interruption, panic attacks and anxiety. He also knows to pull the Bats to safety, help regulate body heat in plunging temps and wake up the Bats if they're suffering from nightmares.

While Ace is trained for civilians while on duty, I think both dogs manage the Bats, though Ace is more comfortable around Bruce, Dick and Jason at times but still alerts for Damian, Cass, Duke, Steph and Tim. Tim has often been nudged and pawed by Titus when he's anxious, which Damian always (jokingly) complains about. Duke will often rumninate over events on patrol or after visiting his parents, which will always attract Ace who sits with him. Jason gets alerted for often, especially if he's arguing with Bruce, which always gets them to stop because Ace looks so torn over who to support. Cass has been lead through loud, busy areas in the city by Ace who knows she can get overstimulated by the noise. Steph has limped into the cave with Titus holding her up, matching her pace. Dick has woken up from nightmares to find Ace lapping at his hand and nudging him, laying beside him until he calms down.

Bruce: Oh, that’s Chewperman, Ace’s favorite chew toy.

Clark: You let Ace chew on a mini me?

Bruce: That’s what it’s made for. If it makes you feel bad, I’ll make one for Krypto too. He’ll love it, right boy?

Ace: Woof.

The following week at the Fortress of Solitude…

Bruce: Why is this toy kept behind a glass casing? It’s meant for Krypto. [takes it out of the casing and tosses it to Krypto] Here boy!

Krypto: [happily chomps on the Batman chew toy]

Clark: Noooo! Don’t! Krypto, let go of Batsqueak!

Bruce: Batsqueak?

Clark: It just feels wrong, Bruce! I can’t bear to let any harm come to Batsqueak. He should be kept safe in his ice cave, not mauled by giant fangs.

[in the barn]

Alfred the cat: *drags a pouch in*

Bat-Cow: What is that?

Alfred: Catnip. It's medicinal.

Titus, opening the bag: Why is it glowing?

Alfred: Those are the medicinal properties.

Ace: Have you been seeing Dex-Starr again? I told you, that cat is bad news.

Haley: Who's Dex-Starr?

Alfred: Not relevant. Just help me hide it before our human sees.

Bat-Cow: How about inside the haystack?

Ace: No, it's from a Red Lantern. It could catch fire. Under the floorboards, perhaps.

Alfred: Absolutely not. I was instructed to keep it away from damp environments.

Haley: Why does it matter? Doesn't Damian let you have catnip?

Alfred: Catnip is fine. Damian doesn't want me being around Dex-Starr.

Haley: Why?

Alfred: It's complicated. Are you gonna help or not?

Titus: I know, Goliath! We can hide it under his bedding.

Alfred: Great idea.

Jerry: *squawks*

Alfred: That's Jerry's signal. Damian's coming. Act natural.

Damian, entering: I thought I would find you here. Titus, your bath has been drawn.

Damian: *looks around*

Damian: What's going on?

Alfred: Uh... meow?

Damian: *shrugs and leaves with Titus*

Alfred: Phew, that was a close one. Remember, guys. What happens in the barn, stays in the barn.

[meanwhile in Metropolis]

Krypto, who was listening: Adding that to the blackmail file.

Jon: What is it, boy?

Krypto: Uh... bark?