Dogs On The Job
A dog's purpose can extend beyond a companionship role as man's best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility.
Wolves Become Dogs
It might be hard to look at a Chihuahua and see how it could have descended from the gray wolf, , but this is where all dogs come from
Dogs Move into the Stage and Stadium
Americans love dogs, and we love telling stories about them. For years, dogs have entertained us with their intelligence and charm.
Herding and Mushing
Any dog that exhibits herding instincts can be trained, and it turns out that herding is a predatory behavior that has been modified from the original predatory behavior through selective breeding of wolves and their descendants.
The Nose Will Get the Job Done
Search and rescue dogs detect scent, most likely from the scent-carrying skin cells that drop off humans at a rate of 40,000 cells per minute, called skin rafts.
Police and Military
There's nothing more dramatic in the working dog world than bringing down a bad guy… A Bad guy whether criminal or enemy.
Dogs Helping People Live Normal Lives
Trained to provide affection … comfort … and love … the therapy dog's job is important to the wellbeing of those who need their presence. They can be seen in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, hospices and therapists offices.
Protection and Companion
The guard dog … providing protection and peace of mind in our homes. These sometimes-ordinary dogs have a long history of keeping humans safe - It's a dog job on display across the world.
