Owners of working dogs are often better prepared to keep their animals in good health, as well. It's a different type of relationship. They'll pick something up when most people wouldn't see a problem. They know their dogs very, very well. Mr. Lee agreed.
Most sled dogs are very tough and have a high threshold for pain.
A musher must learn to read each individual dog for any minor sign that might indicate a minor injury of some type that, if left untreated, would become more serious. They're a group of people I enjoy working with because they're so dedicated to their partners. Most police dogs live at home with their handler, and in addition to being a highly trained working dog, they're also the family pet. Of course, occupational hazards also come with most canine jobs. Police dogs, particularly, often have a dangerous job description.