This Labrador Retriever works in a chemical laboratory, so he needs to be safe from toxic substances. That’s why he wears chemical and fume-protective gear. He works as a service dog for a human who studies chemistry, so this is normal life for this working pup. He’s a great lab partner.
Dr. Jennifer Polk shares this photo in a Twitter thread which features other working dogs in heavy-duty protective equipment. Polk is a career counselor and consultant for people with doctoral degrees who are looking for careers outside of academia.