Dogs are man's best friend, yet every day there are dogs being needlessly shot by police officers all around the United States. There needs to be training for all police officers how to deal with a dog without shooting it. Many times they are shot and suffer before dying. Police officers are armed with tazers and pepper spray. These things could be used instead of firing their guns. Many times this happens in areas where people are around. Not only are innocent pets being killed, but people are in danger of being hit by a bullet. The innocent killings need to stop.