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Attack dog

An attack dog is a special type of dog that is trained to protect people or things. These dogs are taught to listen carefully to their owner's commands, and to only bark or bite when they are instructed to do so.

Just like how you listen to your parent's instructions, these dogs listen to their trainer's instructions. They are taught how to be very strong and brave, so they can fight off any bad guys or animals that might try to hurt the person or thing they are protecting.

Sometimes, these dogs wear a special vest or harness to help protect them while they are working. They might also wear a special muzzle if they are very likely to bite someone.

It's important to remember that these dogs are not mean or scary on their own. They are just trained to do a special job, like a superhero dog! It's not safe to pet or play with an attack dog, though. They are working and need to focus on their important task of protecting.
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