{"id":1785,"date":"2014-04-13T10:10:00","date_gmt":"2014-04-13T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1785"},"modified":"2014-04-13T10:10:00","modified_gmt":"2014-04-13T10:10:00","slug":"saluting-public-safety-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bostonzest.com\/?p=1785","title":{"rendered":"Saluting Public Safety Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the next couple of weeks, we will see more of the area&#39;s public safety dogs in action. We&#39;d like to dedicate this week&#39;s Sunday Dog feature to all of these canines and their human partners.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"asset-img-link\" href=\"http:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401a5119164f0970c-popup\" onclick=\"window.open( this.href, &#39;_blank&#39;, &#39;width=640,height=480,scrollbars=no,resizable=no,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=no,left=0,top=0&#39; ); return false\" style=\"display: inline;\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"1888806_595104143906906_1756945672_o\" class=\"asset  asset-image at-xid-6a00e54fc42bb8883401a5119164f0970c img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/bostonzest.typepad.com\/.a\/6a00e54fc42bb8883401a5119164f0970c-500wi\" style=\"width: 500px; border: 1px solid #DFDDDD;\" title=\"1888806_595104143906906_1756945672_o\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This beauty is one of the officers of the Massachusetts State Police Force <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MassStatePolice\/photos\/pb.218158751601449.-2207520000.1395663968.\/595104143906906\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_self\">in a photo from their Facebook Page.<\/a> While at ease in this photo, these dogs are very serious when they are on the job.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tips for Interacting with Public Safety Dogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>First and foremost, understand that this is not a pet and that the dog and the handler may have important tasks to perform. Even if it looks like they are just standing around, don\u2019t distract them.<\/p>\n<p>Should the handler acknowledge you, don\u2019t approach without specific permission.<\/p>\n<p>Never approach a K-9 team from the rear. Make a wide circle around them, stay calm and relaxed, and don\u2019t make any quick movements. These dogs are protective of their partners.<\/p>\n<p>You should not touch or offer a treat to a working K-9 without specific permission from his or her teammate.<\/p>\n<p>Always follow the handler\u2019s instructions. These teams are there to protect you and others and to keep the situation under control. They may have information that you lack, so show respect and do as the officer asks.<\/p>\n<p>These teams will be on duty trying to keep Boston safe during this busy spring event season. Let&#39;s hope no one makes more work for them.<\/p>\n<p>Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonzest.com\/zestydogs\/\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Boston Dogs<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em style=\"color: #888888;\">Thanks to everyone who <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=bostonzestcom-20\" target=\"_blank\">Hops over to Amazon<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=bostonzestcom-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" width=\"1\" \/> from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em style=\"color: #888888;\"> <\/p>\n<p><\/em><span style=\"color: #111111;\"><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/span><em style=\"color: #888888;\"><br \/><\/em><span style=\"color: #111111;\">Words: Penny Cherubino<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #111111;\">Photography: Courtesy of Massachusetts State Police<\/span><em style=\"color: #888888;\"> <\/p>\n<p> <\/em><\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"zemanta-related\">\n<legend class=\"zemanta-related-title\">Related articles<\/legend>\n<div class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0pt; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; list-style: none outside none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.dogsenseunleashed.com\/2014\/03\/24\/top-10-dog-park-tips-for-keeping-your-dog-safe-happy\/\" style=\"padding: 2px; 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