New Police Dog Arrives: "Completely Disobedient", Handler Uses One Trick to Make It Listen: Just Learn a Second Language

A police station in China has recently introduced a K-9 unit with a dog trained in Germany. However, the dog, named Max, struggles to understand commands given in Chinese due to its training in German from a young age. Consequently, the handler has had to diligently practice a second language to successfully issue commands in German, ensuring that Max can follow instructions effectively.

In November, the Quzhou Police Department in Zhejiang Province imported Max, a Belgian Malinois. Trained exclusively in Germany, Max only understands commands in German, which presents a significant challenge for the handler who is not fluent in the language. To facilitate communication and obedience from Max, the handler dedicated time to mastering German commands. This effort paid off as they were eventually able to issue commands effectively, leading to humorous remarks about the complexities of training an overseas police dog.

The amusing situation surrounding Max has captured the attention of internet users, with videos garnering over ten thousand views. Comments from netizens highlight their admiration for the dog’s beauty and intelligence, speculating on the rigorous training it must have undergone. Some suggested enrolling Max in a Chinese language class to help him learn commands in Mandarin, while others noted that using English or German might be more effective since those languages are clearer for dogs compared to Chinese.

"Training overseas police dogs is truly not simple," joked the handler after successfully communicating with Max.

In general, police dogs are trained using specific commands that are often delivered in German. This practice is not only common but also strategic; using a less widely spoken language helps prevent outsiders from easily controlling these trained animals. The situation with Max exemplifies the unique challenges faced by handlers when integrating dogs trained abroad into local law enforcement units.