By military tradition, military working dogs (MWDs) are considered noncommissioned officers (NCOs). Because of this, the dogs tend to outrank or match their handlers in rank. In theory, this prevents abuse of the dogs. In reality, MWD handlers have a deep bond with their dogs and wouldn't dream of hurting them whether they outranked them or not.
@@Dreams0fChaos that's a handler that should be reported to his CO so that his MWD is removed from his "care" and placed with a handler who knows how valuable these "fur missiles" are in the field. SMFH, anyone that would punch a dog, any dog, should never be allowed to handle or own them.
Fun fact: in the US military, military working dogs are usually one rank higher than their handler. So if someone is an E-5, their dog is considered an E-6. This is to help prevent mistreatment of the dogs, among other things!
If the dog sees a squirrel and the dog wants the squirrel and the handler the one should chase the square for the dog because the dog is a higher rank than the handler
I remember my father telling me this when I was younger. He had a dog Sgt. MIke. .Not sure what type sergeant he was. I know my father told me ol mike was higher ranking than he was ...That stuck with me. I have pics of my father with him. He was a German shepherd.
Dogs are the most loyal and loving creatures on the planet and deserve all of the love and respect that they received here. I don't understand how anyone can lift a finger to hurt those precious babies. I don't know how anyone can hurt an animal...you have to have a heart of stone to hurt a dog.
They are humanity's familiars, our constant companion. It is theorized that it is possible that dogs mutually evolved with humans, rather than simply a result of human breeding them - co-evolution. They were the only ones who could keep up with human's method of endurance hunting. They can respond to our gestures, they can take cues from our line of sight, and they can read our emotions. Dogs are special to us, and we are special to them.
Well said!We've had dogs all my life and they're always treated as a member of the family.Whenever I've had an awful day,my dogs are always there to make everything much more tolerable.They give you all the love and companionship anyone could ever want.🐶
Sometimes you can't blame people. WHAT YOU WERE RAISED WATCHING seem normal to one and abnormal to another. DIFFERENT WALKS OF LIFE!! I'll say, eating was the most disturbing part. There are nations which keep dog as hone guards and cats as outdoor and indoor pets to control rats. BUT EATING THEM?! 🤢🤢🤮
Many livestock animals have some level of emotional intelligence. Such is the nature of any animal that's survived evolutionarily until now. Dogs just happen to be relatively easy to take care of and particularly emotive. It's pretty naive to tell a starving population not to eat dogs that were raised to be eaten.
@@dalehammers4425 Me too. I don't even like dogs, but I can relate to the grief these men are going through after losing the uncondition love and loyalty of an animal in their care. It is profoundly sad.
Dogs are the best. They love you no matter who you are. Loyal, kind, and would do anything to protect you. New archaeological evidence just discovered that dogs were domesticated at least 16,000 years ago; double previous estimates. They truly are the faithful companions of our species.
Its imperative to understand that *only* when you raise the standard of living do you find the time to do such things as care for animals or care for the environment. There is a reason western civilizations leads the world in these pursuits. There is a reason communist and socialist countries fall behind in this. Its amazing what NOT having to worry about your next meal can free you up to do.
@@adde-j6q BS, it's all of a package. What human rights? Life? Liberty? Tell it to the victims of the Khmer Rouge. They had neither. Pursuit of Happiness? Yeah, that one is Real. Even if it only means you are free to try and escape....it's you, pursuing happiness.
@@undignified2843 undignified, there are millions of hindus, sikhs, buddhists etc right now who are very poor and wouldn't hurt (at least some) animals even if their life depended on it.
You have to remember these dogs fight side by side with their soldier comrades. They find IED's (often at the expense of their own life) and save hundreds of soldiers as a result. They are the only continual company they have whilst being deployed so the bond is very strong. It's right to honour them with full military decorations when they pass away, after all they are fully ranking military personnel albeit of the canine variety.
It was lovely to see her react to the difference in the treatment of military dogs. In the West, we see dogs as loyal companions worthy of our love and they love us in return. They depend on us to care for them and they can be trained very well to become our true friends.
Its imperative to understand that *only* when you raise the standard of living do you find the time to do such things as care for animals or care for the environment. There is a reason western civilizations leads the world in these pursuits. There is a reason communist and socialist countries fall behind in this. Its amazing what NOT having to worry about your next meal can free you up to do.
@@undignified2843 I would add something more. Capitalist countries are "indivualist" societies so every individual matters, then in communist countries individuals only exist to serve the "common good". People are just tools to achieve a "greater" project. That's a whole different mindset.
I have a service dog that has literally saved my life. His devotion and companionship is a precious bonus. They have so much more to offer that it's a shame NK is missing out on that.
NK is missing out on basic humanity. Un uses food to control them, will not allow them even to have a small garden in their yards. That is one reason they eat pets and rats. He insists they report on each other that is why there is barely any dignity or respect shown to EACH OTHER in the country, They live in fear. I am crying for her people. Mat God Almighty intervene to save them from the brutality and the shrinking of their souls and teach them HOW to love.
It must be so surreal to see how the west treats our pets, coming from a place where pets are barely even a concept, and where cats and dogs are only used as tools or as food.
@@undignified2843 sad but true. When starving we also have resulted to cannibalism. The colony of Jamestown at first wasn't doing well and many starved. You can guess what some did to stay alive. By accounts, it was the dead they ate, but still.
My dad trained and handled dogs in Vietnam in the early 70s. When he walked point and searched with the dogs he said he always had the same dog, even though he trained many. Her name was Ossa and she was a 4 year old German Shepherd. He was with her for over 3 years almost night and day. He doesn't ever speak much of being in Vietnam, but when he does it is ALWAYS about Ossa and how she is the only reason he could have made it while in the war. We always had lovely, well trained German Shepherds growing up. I am 45 and have had one dog and one cat on my own who died of old age. Now have a Newfoundland dog, Ragdoll cat and an Appaloosa show horse for my oldest. My girls are 21 and 18, love, respect and appreciate animals. Growing up loving pets definitely makes you a better human. God Bless our soldiers, both 2 and 4 legged.🥰
This isn't just military dogs. I'm sobbing right now because I lost my dog this year. She was ten years old, I got her when she was 3 months old. She got hit by a car that broke her spine and I had to take two days off of work because I was so depressed. She was my baby and best friend. A part of my family.
There is a reason we call dogs “Man’s best friend. If every child was risen with a dog, there would be so much less violence in the world. Dogs show us true, unconditional love. I’m sure I will not be alone in saying that I value my dog’s lives over most humans.
This is not realistic. As much as I like dogs and think they should be respected. I have my own trauma with dogs attacking me. I find certain dogs scary as they can be very unpredictable. Plus not everyone has the time or money to look after dogs. In my family we all were busy so one one would be able to walk the dog multiple times a day. I agree that pets including dogs are a great thing and can help a person a lot with mental health and responsibility. But it is not realistic or responsible to say such things.
People who don't have dogs will never truly understand how deep the affection is between human and dog. These are incredible creatures who only want to please us. And they do everything we need, from guiding the blind, to herding the sheep, to guarding our homes, to rescuing lost hikers, and even serve with us in the military. I cannot imagine living without a furry friend.
Right? Dogs didn't create the atom bomb. Humanity are the true virus on this planet. We reproduce and reproduce, sucking up all the resources of an area and then move on to the next area and repeat... Sounds like a virus to me...
@@OtakuMainer Yup! I like to think if I'm really really kind, I'll get to go to dog heaven when I die. As my ex died, I told him he'd be going there, as he'd always been such a wonderful man. At the very end, I asked if he could see the pups yet> He squeezed my hand and smiled SO big! All dogs are angels.
You should look at how most farm animals are treated in most so called progressive Countries, countries like the United States, Canada, and many more. Just be prepared, try to find articles without photos if you're at all squeamish.
@@louisejohnson6767 Well, a minority of people in the US, UK, Canada etc. abuse their dogs and it's considered horrifying, while in NK abusing a dog is considered proper and normal. Every country has psychopaths. This is different.
Animals in the US Military actually hold ranks, and are treated as members of the military. When a dog is retired, normally they're taken into the care of a former soldier as a pet, if very lucky the handler of the dog will be able to take the dog with them when they also retire.
My dad is friends with a currently serving dog handler who used to be part of his team over seas. The devotion those dogs have to their handlers and units does not go unrecognized. “Man’s best friend” is not enough to describe it.
Obviously you have to do what you have to do to survive but it's such a shame that they see a dog in its' most basic form...as food. They are missing all the other aspects of dogs. The unconditional love and friendship they give is unmatched in any other animal, including humans.
Have you ever watched your child as they slowly starve to death? Which one would you prefer to cuddle with? The people of North Korea aren't cruel, They Are Dying!!!
@@capo328 pigs are highly intelligent and full of love. Surprisingly so are rats. They will come to you when called like a dog, they litter box train like a cat. And they take care of each others babies.
I get it, I mean I love dogs, but it's one of their only food options. And you can see her talk about it in a resigned way, she clearly didnt love it but you do what you gotta do to feed yourself and your family
My children are all raised and families of their own. My dogs are now like my family. I wouldn't know what I'd do without them. Yes I would feed my dogs before me cause they depend on me too.
As a former homeless person, I can say, most homeless ppl would feed their dog before feeding themselves. My dogs protected me, were my alarm so I could sleep at night, kept me warm and offered me undying sympathy and support. I swear dogs are our guardian angels!
These videos hit different these days. We lost our mama-dog Mika last year, and one of her puppers Sairi probably has two more years before she´ll be gone too. I watched them grow up and i will send them off when their time comes. The first thing that went through my mind when Mika stopped breathing at the vet, was how she puked into the pocket of my Jacket when we got her from the breeder. I can´t imagine what you feel if your dog has been by your side when your life was on the line and helped you live through it. This one goes out to our furry little brothers and sisters. We miss you dearly.
Can you imagine being a dog's handler in a military that expects you to work it to death before eating it? There's no way there aren't some handlers who come to love them. So very cruel.
My dog Bruno is more than a friend, he is family, when I come home from a long 12 hour shift seeing him happy and wagging his tail and smiling at me makes it all worth it. There is a good reason we call dogs man's best friend.
This is an incredibly interesting video. I love hearing her experiences, what it is like in North Korea, and how that contrasts to how things are in the USA. There is so much to learn about North Korea, and I am glad to see North Koreans being exposed to how things are in the rest of the world.
How we treat animals is important. "They are no better than animals" is the drum beat to virtually every atrocity that has ever been committed. Although mistreating an animal doesn't necessarily mean you would mistreat a human, _not_ doing so _does_ indicate you wouldn't do it to anyone else.
It's not only military dogs that are honored. In my home town, they had a funeral procession for a police dog killed in the line of duty protecting his partner. They work hard. They serve and protect. They deserve all the honors we can give them.
Watching her response is so touching....I appreciate all over again the things I love about this Country untill I see it from her eyes and think about how lucky we are to have basic human freedom's . It's very humbling!❤❤❤
You can be aware of such a huge cultural difference but never really feel it until you hear someone be so amazed at what we see as respectable. We have had our little dog for 14 years. Knowing he is old and can go at any time we started to plan for his passing. At no point until just now did I ever think that planning for my doggies passing was unusual. A cremation and special urn to always keep his memory near seemed so right and normal. I believe it is right and dread that day but I can truly feel the stark difference and privilege we have now.
Her experience with how dogs are treated is heart breaking. My older sister suffered a bunch of strokes and has had a service dog named Trevor for years that is just the most amazing companion. He helps my sister so much and he isn't a tool to us, he is family
In the U.S. our animals are part of our family Even treated as well as their children I have held one of my dogs as she passed away I talked to & let her know how much daddy loves her I was the last one she saw I have lost a few & each took a piece of my heart I don't cry because I miss them I cry because I still love them Just as much as the friends & family I lost too Be kind & caring Amen
In respect all of our military whether they have two or four legs. One of the few times my father cried was when one of our dogs was hit by a car and she had to be put down. And when he was stationed in Korea in the 1960’s he had a dog and when he returned home other Army personnel adopted his dog. We do love our pets. Right now I have one dog, three horses, two cats and four kittens.
The investment and training that goes into these dogs would likely be inconceivable to a north Korean as well. It's not just that we treat these dogs like soldiers, marines, airmen, and sailors, it's that they are.
Watching videos like this just make me more and more want the people of North Korea free. It’s sad they have to live in such a harsh environment because of their leader being a ruthless dictator.
So true. If they would just all band together and rise up they could and would overthrow the whole dictatorship system. But they live in fear which is just how dictators want it to be. I pray one day they learn there is true strength in numbers. Less than 1% of the American population wanted to fight for freedom from England. But once that ball started rolling everyone got on board because they saw the benefits of it.
@@SweetTea-Stephens Not so easy to do, when there are informers everywhere and shoot to kill is the order of the day. At this point, I think all we can do is make sure our politicians don't abandon the RoK, Japan, and the RoC, the way we did S. Vietnam. I don't want to get into the poitics of that war, but it's undeniable we let them die back in 1975.
@@SweetTea-Stephens you have it all wrong. The ppl of NK dont have a word for oppression. Listen to Yeonmi Parks story. It will blow your mind. How can one fight their oppressors when they don't even know they are oppressed?
@Dirty Joe is Yeonmi Park payed by the CIA? If NK isn't a place worthy of shit posting over does this mean you are going to vacation in NK? Or expatriate there?
@@garyguyton7373 I never said it was easy to do. Where did I say that at!! I say I pray one day they realize they can overthrow the dictatorship if they band together! We can’t control what happened in the past we can only control the future. And sadly they have to gain control of their country, it starts with them.
As and NCO, a military dog is entitled to a military funeral. Including a flag-draped coffin, honor guard, and burial in a National Cemetery. However, this was not always so. A local dog trainer here who served in Vietnam as a dog handler in the army told me he volunteered for a SECOND tour in Vietnam to save his dog from being euthanized after he left. Back then (1969), dogs were not considered soldiers and the belief was that after serving in the stress of a frontline unit they would never be able to adapt to civilian life. So they were NEVER given to their handlers to keep and they had to be put down. So sad. So glad it's changed.
An american soldier is a soldier no matter male, female or dog or horse. Active soldier or retired get the same respect for serving our great country. All deserve FULL HONORS when laid to rest.
It's not just the war dogs that are loved and respected like that. A great portion of Americans treat their "pets" as family. My Chihuahua who's name is Smudge... he is treated like my child. I have no children, besides him.
Indo-Europeans generally have a thing with pets, especially dogs. You said, "it is as if the dog and the man are the same entity". That is really accurate. They are definitely a part of our society in a way that is almost the same as how other people are. This has been going on a long long time. People would even bury themselves with their dogs. The first human and canine grave is from 14,000 years ago. The attitude is summed up in the poem "The Rainbow Bridge". Dogs are accorded a kind of secondary humanity. They are people. But the kind of people that are dogs.
You truly are the closest thing to an alien being on our world with respect to how things are so different in our countries. I consider myself beyond blessed and truly grateful for having been born in Texas ,USA. Thank you for your insight and wise words in reminding us how truly lucky we are here in the western world. I hope you find double the happiness you lost during the time you endured in that awful place.
I really enjoyed hearing about how animals were regarded over in Asia. I feel over here in the West we all have our stereotypes and it was refreshing to hear about how they're regarded from a person FROM over there
I knew years ago the story of Smokey, she has her own monument. War hero and first therapy dog. Not a German Sheppered or mastiff or pitbull, but a small Yorkshire Terrier
We honor those who sacrificed their time, and even their lives for us. This is to remind those of us still living of what a real human being should be. It gives us hope that we can try to be as they were, and that on our last day we will not be ashamed."
Not only are the K9 units respected the number of times a Military Working Dog has saved a unit from ambush or alerted from signs no human could find is staggering.
There is a saying I love about service dogs - "Born to love, trained to serve, faithful always." The guys in the military and police know that dogs are often sent in to extremely dangerous situations so a human doesn't have to be sent. And in NK, people are starving. I don't blame them for eating anything they can find; survival comes first.
I see that we treat our pets with more respect than their leader treats his people. And he demands they treat each other with suspicion and disrespect. May she find respect, love and the Dignity God gives to each of us wherever she goes.
I have seen several of your videos. Your experiences and views are very enlightening and much appreciated. We rarely have to opportunity to see from the other side. Thank you for sharing. Welcome to the West.
These dogs fought to uphold the ideals of freedom anywhere in the world they were asked to just the same as our human military members do. We honor ALL who serve to keep the us and its allies free!
I've heard it said that a war dog can save the lives of 10,000 soldiers. They do guard duty. They also detect bombs & explosives. The man & dog work as a team.
You have to remember these guys are sitting in the trench thousands of miles away from their families and some unknown desert and the only thing they have is their dog for up to 11 months it could be you don't know whatever the mission calls for so if you think about it in that perspective he is your life playing he's what wakes you up when enemies are crawling at night that's why we give those dogs respect.
I am american and broke struggling student who spent all I had and went in to 15k debt for my cats surgery needed to save their back leg ..I am the norm in north America. We see all pets as beloved children or respected family members. We would fight and risk death to save our pets as well is seen as norm. If someone hears you got shot for hurting à persons pet , that person who was shot is the crazy jerk in our perspectives lol not the pets owners
@@IzzyKawaiichi do you live in city ? That's the awesome and yet confusing thing about America lol .. each state has its own cultures and subcultures ..I live in country side atm and I have a few friends who went in debt also around same price range for tumor in cats and so forth .. as at vêt I ran in to countless grown beefy men who were construction workers and soldiers with dogs all taking out all crédit cards they had and spending up to 50k on the dogs x x .. Some can't afford to is maybe why where your from , which maybe a bit harsher and cold towards both animal or human needs or suffering..as you have so many and it becomes quickly under funded and overwhelming I imagine .. I hope more in your parts warm up and I am sorry if you lost à beloved friend because of these differences in subcultures or economy
@@skepticalthesensible Absolutely seconded. I'm also from the country side, and my family is currently having our dog treated for lymphoma...which will end up costing us around $12,000. It's not like we have $12,000 laying around, but we consider our pets family so it isn't really an option either. She would protect us at any cost, so of course we'll do the same for her.
@@IzzyKawaiichi I loved my dog more than a lot of my family members but I couldn't do 15 k. At some point you have to realize that it's you or them. I'd probably go as high as 2 or 3 because it would hurt but I could swallow that much debt. 15 k would make me destitute for the rest of my life and I wouldn't be able to take care of the pet anyway.
@@skepticalthesensible I do live in a city (well, suburbia, but it's more rural than urban), but I don't think that's where the difference lies. My family has had five dogs throughout my life, and fortunately we've never had to make such a decision; One ran away, two died suddenly from unexpected medical conditions, one got sick and by the time we figured out what was wrong with her it was past the point of fixing so we put her down, and the other got too old to walk so we had to put him down too (this was not a small dog-- this was a very large German shepherd). But for a dog, whose life expectancy generally caps out around 15 years, I wouldn't be able to justify spending that kind of money-- I'm not sure I'd be willing to justify spending that kind of money on myself, depending on how old I was and the seriousness of the problem. I agree with other commenters-- if you're going to bankrupt yourself to where you might not even be able to care for the animal-- let alone the other humans in your family-- then what's the point?
