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Recent Examples of police dog
In the past, schools would often bring in police dogs for random searches, Paulson said.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2024
As Tikka, lying face-down, placed his hands behind his back, he was repeatedly bitten by the police dog, named Olex, which had also bitten its handler, Woodruff, minutes earlier, the documents say.
—CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
Rather than using the boy's clothing to track him down, as is usual for a police dog, Belk took a piece of gauze and used it to collect a scent from his forearms and the back of his neck.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Advertisement California Woman mauled by ‘find and bite’ police dog sues L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
July 26, 2024
Harris, with children in tow, pulled into the lot, where the 37-year-old stopped his car and, according to authorities, began shouting threats at McConnell.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2024
As Tikka, lying face-down, placed his hands behind his back, he was repeatedly bitten by the police dog, named Olex, which had also bitten its handler, Woodruff, minutes earlier, the documents say.
—CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
Rather than using the boy's clothing to track him down, as is usual for a police dog, Belk took a piece of gauze and used it to collect a scent from his forearms and the back of his neck.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
Advertisement California Woman mauled by ‘find and bite’ police dog sues L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
July 26, 2024
Harris, with children in tow, pulled into the lot, where the 37-year-old stopped his car and, according to authorities, began shouting threats at McConnell.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for police dog
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At the protest, White argues that guide dogs are not at all comparable to pets, which drivers may fear are unruly or poorly behaved.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024
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There are only two reports of guide dogs helping people get to safety after the World Trade Center was hit by airplanes, and neither dog left their handlers to run back inside.Kim Breen, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
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State of play: Visitors can explore the Coast Guard Museum Northwest and see exhibits from the Navy League of the United States, Puget Sound Navy Museum and the U.S. Marine Corps, including artillery displays, military working dog demonstrations, pugil stick simulators and Humvee displays.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 31 July 2024
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The report — which addresses the working conditions of working dogs — somehow escaped our noticed until we were scooped by our friends at USA Facts, a data evangelism and dissemination outfit founded by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
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But the Saarloos wolf dog’s German-shephard-like face usually sets it apart.Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 7 Dec. 2023
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Greenlandic sled dogs can also take travelers to more remote areas for even clearer views of the aurora borealis.Catherine Garcia, The Week US, theweek, 15 Oct. 2024
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The crew play-fighting with the sled dogs, kicking a football around the ice, Endurance’s masts collapsing and the ship sinking were all captured in raw clarity.Sean Kingsley, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Oct. 2024
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Once again, the ticker follows the payout like a puppy dog: The ever-rising dividend is a result of ever-increasing cash flow.Brett Owens, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The actor plays him as one part unfiltered holy fool, one part adorable puppy dog who pees on the rug.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police%20dog. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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