Super Dogs

The only official confirmation is that a military dog did indeed accompany the SEALs, and typically the breeds used by the SEALs are Belgian Malinois or German Shepherds. It is speculated that this super dog was strapped to a member of the SEAL squad as they were lowered from a helicopter. The Pentagon says the dog was used to search for explosives in the Osama bin Laden compound. The U.S. military uses over 2,500 dogs for a variety of purposes, including explosive detection. They are equipped with body armor, a headmounted camera to show handlers what they see, and an earpiece to receive remote voice commands. It is even reported that if they break a tooth it is replaced with a titanium implant because these dogs are so valuable. They are very highly trained in multiple abilities including search and tracking, bite and hold, bomb sniffing, and even guarding. They most likely would have been raised using the US military "Super Dog" program. Originally called the biosensor program it was developed to improve the performance of dogs used for military purposes. It involves early neurological stimulation via handling to give them an advantage. A results being an increased mental and physical capability. They have stronger and healthier hearts, stronger adrenal glands, are more resistant to disease, and have more tolerance to stress. They are also often more curious, self-exploratory, active, and dominant in competitive situations.