Secret Service DogsBy: Maria Goodavage In an age fraught with terrorism, United States Secret Service canine teams risk their lives to safeguard the president, vice president, their families, visiting heads of state, and a host of others. Unprecedented access to these heroic dog teams has allowed a fascinating first time ever look at a very special breed of heroes. Wherever the president goes, there will be dogs. Theyll be there no matter what the country or state.