Washington is full of rats. Several dogs and their owners are happy to help with that. The images may be disturbing to some, but these terriers are doing what they were bred to do and helping curb a growing rat population.
Source: The Washington Post, The Society of Environmental Journalists, September 14, 2023. Link. The rat hunters’ primary motivation . . . is making their dogs happy. The free pest control for the city is a bonus. But the dogs aren’t the only ones having fun and realizing their breed’s potential. The humans see it as a team sport.