Military working dogs need reliable control as well as the ability to deter or detect intruders. Dogs trained solely to attack can endanger their own side, creating a safety problem for the force guarding the base. Handler-based dogs offer controlled patrol and search roles, including drug detection. They can also give covert alerts, which uncontrolled attack dogs cannot.
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Why military working dogs need handler control
Handler control makes military dogs useful for patrol, searches, and covert alerts while reducing the danger to friendly personnel.