Most dogs are generally submissive, with only a few exhibiting dominant traits, such as those used in police, military, or personal protection roles. These dominant dogs are outliers. Dogs have a fight or flight response, with flight being the most common reaction. A dog may exhibit fight drive when it feels scared or cornered. As pack animals, they follow a hierarchy, and encountering a truly dominant dog is quite rare.
To find a suitable candidate for police work, hundreds of dogs are tested to identify one with the necessary pain tolerance, fighting drive, and dominant characteristics. These dogs must endure being punched, kicked, stabbed, and shot, yet still perform their duties effectively. It’s important to note that these dogs possess innate attributes that make them suitable for such roles; they are not simply trained.
