The German shepherd barked at the coffin of its deceased owner. Opening the lid, people screamed in horror…….

Over the past year, Rex had been assigned to many officers, and though the dog tried his best to protect his human companion, he seemed not to bond with any of them. Because of this, the dog ended up on the list of hard-to-place dogs.

For those dogs that didn’t get along well with partners, their service duties were usually revoked, and Rex’s time was running out until he was assigned to Michael. The man was warned in advance that earning the dog’s trust would be difficult, but he didn’t lose hope.

On the day he met his new partner, Michael brought treats and a soft dog bed in the trunk of the patrol car.

He waited eagerly in the police station parking lot when Rex was brought out accompanied by another officer. As soon as the dog appeared, Michael couldn’t wait any longer. He extended his hand to the dog, as he had been instructed…

Rex curiously sniffed the officer, barked, and lay down when the leash was handed over. The newly paired partners were suddenly alone in the empty parking lot, and the man whistled softly, heading to the car. Rex followed him, jumping into the seat opposite the bed.

Michael frowned but still got behind the wheel. He hoped that in time, the dog would start trusting him as much as he had trusted his previous owner. The first week flew by in a blur…

In a small town like this, major incidents didn’t happen, so most calls were easy. The pair worked well together, and though the dog flawlessly followed all commands and even ate the offered food, Michael couldn’t help but feel sad that Rex still hadn’t bonded with him. After shifts, the dog returned to the kennel at the station instead of going home with his partner.

Most police dogs lived with their handlers after work, but Rex showed no interest in that. Michael tried very hard to make his home perfect for his canine partner…