Could Your Dog Be a Pawlice Officer?

By: Raj Chander
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Could Your Dog Be a Pawlice Officer?
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About This Quiz

Dogs have been a critical part of law enforcement for hundreds of years. The Ancient Romans used dogs to guard their livestock and help them hunt. In the colonial era, Spanish Conquistadors brought mastiffs and hounds over to help them claim land. To assist soldiers fighting in unfamiliar territory, dogs were used in the Korean and Vietnam wars to uncover traps and help scout the area for enemy soldiers.

Today, dogs are used by law enforcement in many countries, where they assist in identifying drug smugglers, sniff out explosive devices and help officers conduct raids of dangerous areas. Dog officers – commonly known as "K9s" – have even earned portrayal in popular media: everyone remembers the brave Rin Tin Tin and Hooch the Dog. 

Though dogs assisting with law enforcement is exceedingly common, the kinds of dogs that serve successfully are not. For a dog to be suitable for service in law enforcement, he or she must be brave, obedient, strong, and courageous, even in the face of tremendous danger or uncertain circumstances. If you've ever wondered whether your dog has what it takes to become a distinguished K9 officer, tell us a bit about their personality, and we will give you intel on how well they could control crime on the ruff streets.

Vigilance is essential in a K9 officer. How often does your dog sleep?
A little less than an average dog
A normal amount
Quite a bit
I'm not sure if they do anything else.

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Pawlice dogs must be able to work with others. How well does your dog get along with other animals?
They naturally do well with other dogs.
Most of the time they're pretty agreeable.
They have some dog friends but not a lot.
My dog prefers to be on its own but can socialize.

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Most dogs hold food as one of their biggest pleasures in life. How often does your dog eat?
Whenever I feed them
A few times per day
As often as they can
Four or more times a day

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Playtime is important for all dogs. How much does your dog like fetch and other games?
All day, every day!
When they're in the mood.
Pretty frequently
Whenever possible, but not so much that it distracts them from responsibilities.

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What is your dog's favorite time of day?
They don't really have a particular preference.
Daytime, especially when it comes to naps
Night time, when crime is more likely.
They don't really have a preference.

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Many dogs have been immortalized in movies over the years. Which of these famous movie dogs is yours most like?
Rin Tin Tin
Air Bud
Marley
Garfield

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Every dog has a few things they love playing with. How well does your dog share its toys?
Sometimes good, sometimes bad
They are usually fair about sharing toys.
They are excellent at sharing.
They very rarely share.

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Some animals are hesitant to meet someone new. How well does your dog handle strangers?
They like to immediately play with them.
At first, they can be hesitant, but they usually come around.
They are suspicious yet polite.
They take a while to trust any new person or animal.

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How well does your dog listen to instructions?
Very well – they are always calm and obedient.
Pretty well unless they are really excited.
Sometimes they listen, but other times, they just do whatever they want.
They don't listen too well, but I'm working on it.

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Pawlice officers have to wear uniforms while on patrol. How cute does your dog look in clothing?
I think they look cute, but they hate it.
Decent in the right outfit
They don't like clothes very much.
Amazingly cute, and they don't mind wearing it!

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It's tough to know for sure, but what do you think bothers your dog the most?
Other dogs violating the code of the animal kingdom
People or dogs behaving badly
Someone disturbing their personal space
Things being peaceful and in order

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How old is your dog – in human years?
1.5
2.5
4
6.5

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Some dogs are heavily influenced by the environment. How does your pet handle the weather?
They do what they're going to do whether it's rain or shine.
Pretty much the same regardless of the weather
They hate the rain!
They love to laze around and mess things up in any conditions.

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The guard dog role has been an important one throughout history. How well does your dog identify intruders?
When they feel like being a guard dog, they can.
Often, they are about average as a guard dog.
Not perfect, but better than average
Very well, I can always rely on them for protection.

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Some dogs are more active than others. How much does your dog like to exercise?
Sometimes they love it, other times they are lazy.
They're usually up to move around.
They like tracking mud around the house more!
My dog exercises consistently.

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Barking is critical for a well-trained Pawlice officer. How much does your dog bark?
When surprised or upset.
Only when it's important for communication.
All the time
Whenever they want to, usually at the worst possible times.

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Would you describe your dog as brave?
Not usually
Yes, except when the situation is really bad.
They're about as courageous as your average dog.
Almost all the time

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We're all guilty of sneaking dogs some of our food – what's your dog's favorite human snack?
Grilled chicken
Steak
Bacon
Cheeseburgers

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Even dogs need time for R&R. How does your dog relax?
Sleeping as much as possible after long periods of activity
Laying in the sun at any time of day
Usually on top of me when I need to do something important
Getting the necessary amount of rest and no more

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There might be a stroke named after them, but not all dogs are great swimmers. How does your furry friend handle water?
They just splash around and make as big of a mess as possible!
They rarely swim unless they have to.
They are great at swimming.
They're not bad, but could be better.

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How well does your dog remember important people and places?
Very well – they're more elephant than dog!
They usually remember the most important stuff.
Sometimes they remember, but not always.
I think they remember only the things they want to!

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Every good dog needs to go for regular walks. How does your dog behave on walks?
Our walks are more like "zigzags"!
Sometimes they can misbehave, but usually, they do pretty well.
They are always well-behaved and obedient.
They are usually pretty easy to walk.

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We all have to deal with nature's call. How good is your dog about letting you know when they need to use the bathroom?
I try to train them to let me know, but it doesn't always happen.
They are usually pretty good, with the rare accident.
They always let me know unless something is medically wrong.
Their bathroom habits are a guessing game.

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Where did your dog come from?
A rough household that was exposed to a lot of bad behavior
A well-respected breeder
A local shelter
Adopted from an elderly couple

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Tricks are for fun, but they can indicate a dog's intelligence. How many tricks can your dog do?
Most of the famous ones
Whichever ones will get them fed
They've got a few down, and we are working on more.
A lot of them

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Where is your dog's favorite place to sleep?
Wherever it annoys me the most
On the couch
In their bed where they can get optimal rest
Somewhere on the floor

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One of the best things about a dog is coming home to it. What does your dog do when you first get home?
Runs up and greets me lovingly without overwhelming me.
Runs up and jumps on me.
Knocks me over excitedly.
Starts barking a lot.

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How does your dog like to be rewarded?
A nice treat or new toy is fine.
As much food as they can get
Several treats or a whole extra meal
Constantly!

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Which of these movies about people would your dog most appreciate?
"Ocean's Eleven"
"Beverly Hills Cop II"
"Lethal Weapon"
"Bad Boys II"

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If you could compare your dog to a song, which one would they be most like?
Inner Circle - "Bad Boys"
Lil Wayne - "Mrs. Officer"
Foo Fighters - "Hero"
Bob Marley - "I Shot the Sheriff"

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