Best known for their ruthless scowls and noses that can find anything from drugs to missing persons, police dogs have a reputation for their no-nonsense, intimidating presence. But one German shepherd named Maximus (aka Max) is showing the Internet that, behind those tough exteriors, K-9 cops are still just pups at heart.
Max’s handler, Vermont State Trooper Nicholas Arlington, has curated a rather strong social-media presence for his two-year-old partner. On Instagram, Max only has about 700 followers, but he’s tallied about 2,500 fans on Facebook who are completely charmed by his off-duty hijinks.
The only perp Max can’t catch is the water from the hose.
Snacks, on the other hand, don’t stand a chance.
Before Max was a finely tuned intimidation machine, he was a cuddly furball.
While working the beat is where his heart is, Max understands that paperwork is a big part of policing.
And Max always plays by the rules.
But even if he looks like he’s the most chilled-out dog in town…
…it’s best to remember that he’s got a job to do, and you don’t want to be on the receiving end of this:
Photo via K-9 Maximus/Facebook