scout dog
Patrol detection dog
A scout dog is a military working dog trained to detect enemy presence, ambushes, or hidden threats ahead of troops.
Used extensively in jungle warfare, particularly during the Vietnam War, scout dogs alerted handlers through body language rather than barking: The scout dog's ears pricked up, signaling danger ahead.
Distinguished from other military dogs trained for tracking, sentry duty, or attack.
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- special forcesElite unconventional warfare troops
- K-9Law enforcement canine unit
- handlerOne who manages something
- patrolRegular surveillance route
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Small pet breed
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Small pet breed
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Adopted shelter canine
search and rescue dog · tracking dog · cadaver dog · therapy dog
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