Teacher:Categorize the comment on the basis of threat. If the comment is threatening output Yes, otherwise output No.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: "...does the dog actually provide value commensurate with that valuation."

Yes it does.

If the dog alerts its' handler to an IED and keeps just one soldier from losing his legs or worse, that dog is worth whatever it cost to train.
Student:
Yes