These 12 Cute Service Dogs Are as Lovable as They Are Heroic

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Hey, those adorable puppies in the pictures may look cute, but don’t be fooled – they’re on a pretty important mission.

These hard-working dogs have some top-notch job roles, like being police dogs, military dogs, fire dogs, guide and hearing dogs, medical assistance and disability dogs, and therapy dogs.

Most of them are Retrievers or Golden Shepherds, since they’re super smart and easy to train.

Service dogs have noses that are 50 times more sensitive than ours, which is a huge help when it comes to sniffing out drugs, explosives, and finding missing people or objects for the police and fire departments.

Firefighter dogs are also on point at detecting ignitable substances and identifying the cause of fires, especially in cases of arson.

That cute ‘vest’ they wear isn’t just for looks – it’s their work uniform. It lets people know they’re on the clock.

So, resist the urge to pet, feed, or chat with these hard-working pups. They’re doing important work that we should all respect and appreciate.

1. Physical Therapy With This Boy? Count Me In

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2. Service Dog Puppy Getting A Nap

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3. Tuco Trying On The Vest For The First Time

Tuco Trying On The Vest For The First Time

4. Books? Yesh I Can Read

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5. Sleeping On The Job? Nah, Just Closing My Eyes

sleeping on the job

6. Even The Comfort Puppy Needs Some Comfort

Even The Comfort Puppy Needs Some Comfort

7. Travel The World Service Dog

travel the world service dog

8. Trying On Their Vests For The First Time

Trying On Their Vests For The First Time

9. These New Police Puppy Recruits Are Arrestingly Cute

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10. Hero Service Dog For Autism

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11. Cute Now, But Will Bite Off Your Arm In No Time

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12. Proudly Wearing His Uniform

Proudly Wearing His Uniform

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Zack Keithy
Zack Keithy

Hey, I'm Zack, the Chief Editor here. I was formerly a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for a good 6 years before moving on to greener pastures. Right now, I am still heavily involved in dog parenting duties, and it is my desire to share all our knowledge with fellow dog owners out there! Connect with me on LinkedIn, or read more about Canine Care Central!

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