Aren’t dogs just the sweetest pets in the world? Even when they’re professionally trained K9s, their affection for their handlers knows no bounds.
Kenobi, Indiana’s DNR K9 officer, posed with his long-time partner, Conservation Officer Levi Knach, for a photo session. What was meant to be a regular photo op turned into an adorable display of affection from Kenobi to his handler.
Kenobi’s Adorable Disruption
Source: FOX59
During the photo shoot, Kenobi seized the moment to shower Levi with love. Maintaining a serious face was impossible after Kenobi’s affectionate move, and even Levi, a seasoned professional, couldn’t help but smile.
“While taking their portraits, Kenobi snuck in some affection. But, on the job, he is a trained working officer who tracks people and objects, such as ginseng,” wrote Indiana DNR on their official Instagram account.
The photo quickly went viral, melting hearts everywhere. Kenobi’s affectionate display showed that even the most trained dogs are big sweethearts at heart.
A Remarkable Duo
While they may enjoy relaxed moments during photo sessions, Levi and Kenobi are a formidable team. They have been partners for quite some time, tackling some of the DNR Office’s most demanding tasks. When not posing for cute photos, they work tirelessly to keep their community safe.
Trained for Any Challenge
Kenobi is trained for various challenging scenarios, including tracking missing persons, pursuing criminals, uncovering illegal activities, and identifying wildlife trafficking. He loves his job and thrives on the diverse tasks, which suit his curious and obedient nature perfectly.
“Levi and Kenobi enforce the law with a vengeance. Both of them are entertaining and loaded with knowledge and experience.”
The duo eventually captured the perfect photo for their department, but their “behind the scenes” moments will be cherished for a long time. These accidental pictures of Kenobi’s affection are timeless proof of the deep bond between K9 dogs and their handlers.
We wish Levi and Kenobi all the best and many more moments like these in the future! They certainly deserve it.