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In reply to the discussion: Ohio police officer attacked by K9 partner, shoots dog [View all]Oneironaut
(5,494 posts)Sorry - not trying to be a jerk, but your assumption is incorrect. Certain breeds are more dangerous than others, and can turn on their owners (or anyone in the vicinity) in a second.
We like to humanize dogs, but theyre still animals at the end of the day. They still have animal instincts. Sometimes this is by no fault of the owner - certain breeds are prone to being set off, and require strong owners. Sometimes, its not by being abusive, but being too passive that owners create dangerous situations with certain breeds. Im not saying thats what happened here - I just wanted to point out the incorrect assumption that the dog must have been abused.
I have rescued beagles my whole life. Beagles can be babied. I would never rescue any variety of dog used as a police dog, as they would walk all over me, possibly creating a dangerous dynamic where I am no longer the owner. This can happen in an instant, where you are least expecting it. Beagles, on the other hand, will lick you to death, only figuratively!