Graham Vest declared, "the only absolutely unselfish friend a man can have in this selfish world... is the dog" in a Missouri trial in 1870, over 500 years after the first installment of dogs in civil services (Orbaan, 15). Unlike humans, dogs possess a courageous attribute that does not fail even in times of emergency and does not give up on the daily challenges that can arise every day at work. Law enforcement agencies around the world, both large and small, employ dogs to assist officers in the field. Therefore, dog units have become an integral part of law enforcement around the world, but to be able to detect bombs, drugs or similar, dogs and their handlers must undergo extensive training to ensure "familiarization" between man and dog and their handlers. scope. Furthermore, it is documented that France was the first to use dogs for civil protection, patrolling the perimeter of Saint Malo in the early 1300s (Chapman, 8). However, it was not until 1899, in Ghent, Belgium, that there were schools for dogs to be trained for use in law enforcement. In 1906, 120 men worked with 50 to 60 dogs. However, as can be seen from the popularity of dog units today, dog training schools did not remain within the borders of Ghent, but spread to other European countries before also spreading throughout the world. In 1910, the 1987 British Home Office report stated that “the first use of dogs in law enforcement in England… more closely resembled an informal operation” (Chapman, 11). Therefore, the role of England in the development of dog units has become common knowledge in American homes today, although they are not the real developers of such a productive special unit in law enforcement. While Americans are aware that history..... .middle of paper ......to best serve civil services and law enforcement agencies around the world. However, to continue to strengthen the extensive training both dog and handler endure, repetition and extended practice each week will keep the bond strong and the performance level at its peak. Works CitedBrown, B. (1970). Dogs that work for a living. New York, NY: Funk & Wagnalls. Chapman, S. (1960). Dogs in police work: a summary of experience in Great Britain and the United States. Brattleboro, VT: The Vermont Publishing Company. Davis, L. (1976). Go Find!: Train your dog to track. New York, NY: Howell Book House Inc. English, M. (1976). A basic guide to dog training and obedience. New York, NY: A Filmways Company. Orbaan, A. (1968). Dogs Against Crime: A Real Account of Canine Training and Feats in World Police Work Past and Present. New York, NY: The John Day Company.