The German Shepherd used in the episode was highly trained, making the "attack" scenes look incredibly realistic without harming Sean Murray.
Poor Tim McGee often gets the short end of the stick, and watching him try to work a case while nursing a dog bite provides plenty of "Probie" humor. Watch NCIS S05E (13)
📍 You can currently stream Season 5 of NCIS on Paramount+ , Netflix , or purchase episodes on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV . The German Shepherd used in the episode was
Recapping NCIS Season 5, Episode 13: "Dog Tags" NCIS often mixes high-stakes investigation with character-driven humor, and "Dog Tags" is a fan-favorite for exactly that reason. This episode puts McGee in the literal (and metaphorical) doghouse. 🔍 The Case: Death in the Suburbs Watch NCIS S05E (13)