Tracker Dogs V2.0 [Series 20]

[-Obsidian]

would #30 be able to put out fires with some kind skin toxics, as that would be cool?!

[DoctorDraca]

would #30 be able to put out fires with some kind skin toxics, as that would be cool?!

He can't do that, no.

[-Obsidian]

okay, thanks!

[cedaar]

I'm lovin the aerial this round. It's so pretty. But I'm happy with Dune for now. ;D

[Offended Cockatiel]

I'm going to try out for 31 soon I think.

[Wlyrout]

Questions...

1. What does the average Tracker weigh? I said in my form that #30 weighs about 185 pounds, but I have no idea if this is at all accurate. I don't want him to seem like a fat Tracker doggy.

2. I'm planning my story, and I know that I want it to include a near-death scene due to a wild fire. I want the people to survive, of course, but I really want to make it dramatic. I would like to make the conditions impossible to survive without oxygen, which I'm hoping Whimet (#30) can provide. So, is there any way that he could share his oxygen supplies by... breathing on the victims or something? If not, I understand.

[Nyxeva]

Tracker Dog Application Series 10
Username:
His_teddy_bear

Tracker Dog you want:
Number 30

Name you'll give it:
Atreus

Why Atreus?
"Atreus" is a greek word meaning fearless, which he is.

Reason why you want it:
I've had an idea for a book about an arsonist running rampant and the fire and police department trying to catch him for some time, but I just haven't had the muse. Then I saw Atreus, and the muse came flooding in. He's perfect for the story, and is just what the fire department needs to find the arsonist before he strikes again!

Will it be used in any kind of story?
Yes, he will be the faithful companion of the main character, a female firefighter named Leia.

Describe its personality:

Fearless
Atreus is absolutely fearless, just as his name states. He will not hesitate to go into a burning building to rescue someone, or to bring a suspect down.

Cautious
While he is fearless, Atreus is not stupid. He is careful when he goes into burning buildings, and when he is tracking a suspect. He knows his limits, and will not hesitate to abandon a chase when those limits are reached. It takes him a little longer to abandon a rescue, but he will if needed.

Loyal
Atreus is absolutely unfailingly loyal to his handler. He was stay at that persons side through thick and thin. He loves everyone, but is most loyal to his person, and usually will only show aggressive if he is told to, or if he is protecting someone.

Fun Loving
Atreus adores fun and games. He loves to play with his person, or really anything that can keep him amused. Despite his goofy personality, Atreus knows when to focus and does not play around when he's on duty.

Tenacious
Atreus is extremely tenacious, which ties into his being fearless. If he takes down a subject and they fight, he will fight until his target gives up, no matter what harm comes to him in the process. Once he sets his mind on a goal, he does absolutely everything in his power to achieve it.

Innocent
Atreus hates getting into trouble, so he will avoid breaking any rules. He hates harming anything unless he's working and absolutely has to. Although he is helping to track down some of the cruelest humans known to man, Atreus is completely and blissfully unaware of the evils of the modern world he lives and works in.

Empathetic
Because of his rescuing tasks, Atreus is extremely sensitive to the emotions of others. He will do anything he can to soothe a frightened person while he helps them out, and he will show equal aggression in a suspect when facing one down. He is most in tune with Leia, sensing the tiniest emotional changes in her.

Intelligent
Atreus is very smart. He observes and seems to make mental notes when in a new situation. He also makes decisions and choices, and learns from his mistakes. He is intelligent enough to communicate with people, although he is mute.

Independent
Because of his intelligence, Atreus is also very independent. He does his own thing, as long as he knows he wont get in trouble for it. He has his own thoughts and expresses them, although he is mute and cannot make noise. Despite this independence, he will do anything to please his handler.


Write an introduction for your Tracker:
((This is not the beginning of the book. This is just the point in the story when Atreus is brought in))
Leia cursed and jumped back as a piece of the burning ceiling fell, landing where she'd been standing seconds before. She knew the fire was too intense for her to safely keep going and she turned back, desperately trying to ignore the cries for help that emanated from somewhere within the burning apartment complex. As she staggered out of the inferno, her friend and partner, Marsh, caught her, his dark eyes just as intense as the fire. "It's too intense." she coughed, letting herself lean on the other firefighter. "There's no way to save them, Marsh." Anger shimmered in her voice and eyes as she turned to look at the wall of flames. "That will take the death toll to fourteen." Marsh nodded, his eyes on the arsonist's latest project. "This has to stop." he thought to himself, wrapping his arm around Leia's shoulder. She was covered from head to toe in soot, and was obviously fighting the urge to run back into the building. Suddenly, with a loud groan and crack, the building collapsed into itself. Terrified screams rang out, and then were stopped short as the debris hit the ground, sending a plume of smoke into the air. Leia spun and buried her face in Marsh's shoulder as he led her away from the destruction. As they walked, Marsh scanned the gathered crowd, as he'd done with the last four fires. Arsonists enjoyed watching their handiwork, so each night, he searched for a familiar face. His search was cut short, however as a police officer hurried over to him. "Are you the fire captain?" the young officer asked, his eyes on Marsh. Before he could answer, Leia lifted her head. "No, he isn't. I am. Have you found something?" The officer considered it before he spoke. "We haven't found anything to give us a clue about the identity of your firefly. We have, however, found something we think will help." Leia nodded, then gestured for the young man to continue. "Follow me, and I'll show you." She nodded again, and followed him to his cruiser, curious. Reaching in through the open passenger side window, he withdrew a strong leather leash and handed it to her. "You're going to need this." he said, laughter in his voice. She took it, an exasperated sigh escaping her lips. "I've already told your chief, we don't need a dog." He ignored her and opened the back door of the cruiser, stepping to the side. "Leia, this is Atreus." She gasped as the creature stepped out, testing the thick air with his senses. His pelt had iridescent yellow stripes on it, and his ears were also brightly colored. His base color wouldn't attract heat from the flames from the fire. It was obvious that he was built for fighting fires. She gasped again when he turned his head and gazed at her. "He has no eyes." she whispered, feeling slightly unnerved. "He is a tracker dog. Nex specifically bred him for use fighting fires." She nodded, her eyes on the dog. He was about as tall as a Bernese Mountain Dog, but was built more like a greyhound, slender yet muscular. He'd be able to twist and turn better than she would in her bulky oxygen gear. That made her think. "What about oxygen?" "He wont need an oxygen supply for himself, but he has been trained to carry tanks for victims he's rescuing." "What do you mean he doesn't need a supply for himself?" The officer knelt down next to he dog, gently turning his head to reveal small holes behind his nose. "These pits convert smoke to oxygen. That way he inhales smoke, and can convert it. However, he can't do that if the smoke is too thick. He also can't be burned as quickly as we can. His pelt excretes a fire resistant chemical, but it is not indefinite." "Alright." Leia nodded, already picturing the rescue missions this...tracker dog could accomplish. "However, there is one thing you should know." Leia turned to face the officer, waiting. "Atreus is mute. He cannot bark, whine or make any noise. Therefore if you release him to track, you will need to have some other way to find him." She nodded, looking down at him. "And he can help you find your arsonist." Leia nodded once more, turning away. "I need to show Marsh. Atreus, come." After giving the command, she walked away, the tracker dog trotting obediently at her side. She smiled, picturing her partner's reaction to the interesting creature.

WIP

[DoctorDraca]

Questions...

1. What does the average Tracker weigh? I said in my form that #30 weighs about 185 pounds, but I have no idea if this is at all accurate. I don't want him to seem like a fat Tracker doggy.

2. I'm planning my story, and I know that I want it to include a near-death scene due to a wild fire. I want the people to survive, of course, but I really want to make it dramatic. I would like to make the conditions impossible to survive without oxygen, which I'm hoping Whimet (#30) can provide. So, is there any way that he could share his oxygen supplies by... breathing on the victims or something? If not, I understand.

1. In all honesty.. I don't know. I'm horrible with pounds as I'm used to the metric system, and I have yet to figure out the exact weight of the added muscles on most Trackers (in comparison to a normal dog). Sorry. :c

2. No, he cannot share his oxygen supply. All is sent straight to his lungs, I'm afraid.

[Wlyrout]

I knows nowz! I shall make him think that he saved the people by sharing oxygen, when the human firefighters just put oxygen masks on the people.

Then the firefighters have a meeting to discuss the removal of him from the squad, deciding to give him one last chance. He didn't save any one, and they are about to leave to send him back to you when he starts barking...

And I shall save the rest for my form.
Tee hee!

This is even better than the story I had planned.

[.Widow.]

Tracker Dog Application Series 10
Username:Shadow10988
Tracker Dog you want: #31
Name you'll give it: Lucy
Reason why you want it: It reminds me of my Great Paranese Dog, Lucy :3

Will it be used in any kind of story? Probably. Roleplays? DEFINETLEY
Describe its personality: Bright and helpful, and never leaves owner's side unless Duty Calls.

Write an introduction for your Tracker:

Shadow lay on the ground, Smelling the aroma of her own blood in the air. Preparing to die, She closed her eyes. A warm object slipped across the surface of her face. " C-Can't you see, Dog? I'm Gonna die. The Bear Attacked me. Im sure all my guts slipped outta my body. You really dont wanna stay nearby, Do you?" It Stopped and made a high-pitched noise .She Passed out from so much blood loss, But She was quickly noticed when the ambulance got to the scene. And I tell you, It was pretty horrible! Horrible = Small intestine across the perimeter. As the Ambulance truck began to speed away from the scene, Sirens Screaming, Machines beeping, Shadow Awoke. She looked out the window in the back, and looked into the determined dog's *tracker, but just wait.* face that saved her life. It seemed to smile at her. Shadow was taken to the hospital, where she was nursed back to health. But the Doctor got a call. The dog that had saved her life was presumed dead. Now, You may wonder why a DOCTOR gets a call about a "dead" animal, Don't you? Well, Its because...JUST BECAUSE! So...Shadow was told the news when she was about to leave the hospital to thank the wonderful animal for saving her life. "What?!?!" Screamed the surprised girl. She was upset for a long time about this. She didnt do much with her life after. She sat alone every night under the stars and looked up at one in perticular and just pretended that the dog was alive, and maybe even looking up at the same exact star. A few years later, A friend of Shadow's, had gotten in a car accident. Her friend said a dog, looking alot like the dog Shadow had described a few years earlier, had appeared at the scene, and dragged her out of the car, right before it blew up. Shadow was dumbfounded. So the search had begun. Shadow looked for the dog for a long time, but had not found a thing. She expanded her search. Still, no results of the dog being there. Shadow had given up. She had spent 3 whole years trying to find this animal. So she just..Looked up at the stars for a final time. And a Bark arose from the distance. Shadow turned around. There she stood. Shadow could'nt believe her eyes. They Ran towards each other, and Shadow wanted to say so much to the canine but instead, she heard herself blurt out the words, I love you.