A Look At Utilty, Work, And Assistance Dogs
A Look At Utility, Assistance, And Work Dogs
Let’s take a look at a sampling of the different types of work a domestic dog is able to accomplish when given the proper training.
Search And Rescue Dogs – Any dog with a better than average sense of smell can be trained to be a search and rescue dog. The most famous version is the St. Bernard.
Herding Dogs – Many breeds of dogs have trained over the years to assist with the herding of livestock, as well as protecting them from predators. Sheepdogs are the most famous dog to perform this task.
Therapy Dogs – Some dogs with gentle, friendly, and loyal traits are trained to provide comfort and affection to patients who have been institutionalized or hospitalized for an extended amount of time.
Guard Dogs – Dogs that possess exceptional traits of loyalty, controllability, and attack skills are often put to work as guard dogs responsible for guarding people, property, or possessions. The most common breeds for this purpose are Rottweilers, German Shepherds, and Doberman Pinschers.
Assistance Dogs – Sociable dogs, such as Labrador Retrievers, are often trained to assist the visually or hearing impaired, as well as patients suffering from epilepsy or various types of psychological disorders.
Hunting Dogs – Dogs have long been assisting hunters in search of prey. The main dog breeds used for this task are Retrievers and Pointers.
War Dogs – Various militaries have often used dogs for a number of different jobs, from mine detection to enemy soldier locating.
Detection Dogs – Many different breeds of dog have been used to detect a number of usually illegal substances, from explosives to illegal drugs.
Police Dogs – Many police dogs have some training of the same training that detection dogs undergo, but they are also trained to assist law enforcement in other ways as well. The main dog used for this purpose is a German Shepherd.
Different breeds have different natural abilities and areas of intelligence, but a highly intelligent dog with the proper training can yield big dividends when it comes to assisting humans with various tasks and services.
