tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post8954073324192165096..comments2023-10-31T02:08:20.043-07:00Comments on CJS395 Spring 2012: Loyalty in the Most Unlikely PlacesMichael Gizzihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691728024188312906noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-85677903769457844232012-02-17T16:22:47.424-08:002012-02-17T16:22:47.424-08:00Rescuing these dogs can bringing many benefits for...Rescuing these dogs can bringing many benefits for police departments. Not only are they saving there lives, these dogs have never been treated fairly and rewarded for the good that they do. Shaka obviously proves that any breed can get the job done! It does save tons of money for the department and obviously this death row dog can get the job done just as good as the German Shepard. I recommend that our departments start testing and trying all sorts of different breeds because you never know what these incredible animals can bring to the table. These dogs are amazing and I look forward to working with them in the field!Joshua Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05895957030384166170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-39860197200853232122012-02-17T15:11:34.412-08:002012-02-17T15:11:34.412-08:00I have always been a dog owner and will always con...I have always been a dog owner and will always continue to be. I have been brought up in a German Shepherd family, and I have lived most of my life with at least 1, maybe 2 German Shepherds at all times. One of the most common police dogs are this magnificent breed, and I always told myself if I was to become a police officer (which I very much doubt will happen) I would be a canine handler with of course, a German Shepherd. It impresses me how the police department discussed above was able to not only rescue a dog on death row but turn it into a narcotics canine. Rescuing a dog is a wonderful thing and it should continue to happen in the future.Aaron Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184204497534753067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-21589542647746654982012-02-17T15:11:07.747-08:002012-02-17T15:11:07.747-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Aaron Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184204497534753067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959803343678816550.post-58193741198467059622012-02-17T14:41:20.043-08:002012-02-17T14:41:20.043-08:00It makes me happy to see that abandoned dogs are g...It makes me happy to see that abandoned dogs are given a second chance at life through law enforcement. I was not aware that law enforcement departments used mutts. But I believe it is great because, as you stated, pure bred dogs tend to suffer more health related problems. It also seems more logical to adopt and train dogs that are close to being put down. Not only does it give them a purpose to be saved, but they are also making a difference in the world.<br /><br />The training process for canines is also very expensive. But by adopting unwanted dogs instead of purchasing purebred dogs, which are much more expensive, departments should be able to save on some of the costs. <br /><br />The story of Shaka is also a real feel good story. Not only was she saved and now making a difference in the lives of others, but she also gives a positive label to pit bulls. Many people believe pit bulls are aggressive dogs that do not make good pets. The Michael Vick dog fighting scandal also gave pit bulls a bad appearance. But Shaka's story proves that under the right circumstances pit bulls can be not only a loyal pet, but also a great resource for police.Thomas Myerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681627783916201509noreply@blogger.com