handler

A handler is a person who trains, cares for, or works directly with an animal, such as a dog, in a professional capacity like at a training facility or as a police or military handler.

Why it’s in the news: Handlers are in the news due to incidents involving animal attacks, viral stories of loyalty, and debates over animal welfare in rental services.

Latest on handler

• Dog that fatally mauled handler at Hong Kong pet centre a stray awaiting adoption
• Devoted police dog moves millions in China by waiting for injured handler, refusing food
• New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changes
• Ex-China military dog handler has 5 million online followers for low-cost pet treatments
• A dog that fatally mauled its handler at a Hong Kong pet training facility

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