Malinois to the Rescue

Originally bred for herding, these lithe, smart and vivacious balls of muscle are used worldwide in security, law enforcement, and search-and-rescue. They also serve some high-profile roles: the United States Secret Service employs the dogs to patrol the White House grounds, for example, and in 2011 a Malinois joined the U.S. Navy SEAL mission that killed Osama bin Laden.

For all their explosive strength and potential ferocity, Malinois are also loving, well-behaved, people-friendly canines – qualities that make them the perfect choice for Ol Pejeta, where the K-9 unit works among conservancy visitors and the residents of surrounding communities.

The Malinois here are trained for "triple-role" purposes as patrollers, trackers and attack dogs. "This flexibility is essential given the ever-changing situations that we face on the ground as we do our security operations," said Tekeles.  --- EarthTouch News