Fun bonus Pod: Policy Dog Stories with Bart and Retired Cop Pat O’Conner

Send us Fan MailPatrick O'Connor shares his experiences working with police dogs in the Austin Police Department's canine division, revealing the deep bonds formed with his partners Tex and Murph and the life-saving work they performed together.• Police dogs work primarily as locating tools with extraordinary scent capabilities that function at parts per billion• German Shepherds, Malinois, and Dutch Shepherds are selected for their drive, intelligence, and physical abilities• Handler-dog bonds take 1-3 months to establish with the relationship growing stronger over years of partnership• Police dogs can reach speeds of 30-35 mph and are often more effective than technology at finding suspects• The dogs serve as powerful negotiation tools with 97% of arrests occurring without physical engagement• Dogs undergo extensive training to work in diverse environments and maintain calm during gunfire and chaotic situations• Retirement is an emotional transition as dogs move from active service to family pets• The bomb detection unit uses different breeds like Labradors and Spaniels for their specialized capabilitiesBarton’s RIVIAN Referral Code: BARTON16694413Become a Premium Member of Dadbods and Dumbbells by visiting: https://dadbodsanddumbbells.supercast.com----------Follow Mitch: http://instagram.com/runwithmitchFollow Bart:  http://instagram.com/bartonguybryanFollow the Podcast:  http://instagram.com/dad_bods_and_dumbbellsVisit Mitch's website: http://Bigboysruntoo.comVisit Barton's Training Website: http://teambryanwellness.com