Posts tagged: Working Dogs
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Dalmatian
Sep 6, 2011
SchnauzersBack to K9 Classroom Article: Dog Types » Dalmatian The Dalmatian (Croatian: Dalmatinac, Dalmatiner) is a breed of dog whose roots are often said to trace back to Dalmatia, a region of Croatia where the first illustrations of the dog have been found.[1] The Dalmatian is noted for its unique black- or brown-spotted coat and…
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Sep 4, 2011
BandogBull and Terrier Article: Dog Types » Bulldog Bulldog breeds is a collective name for various breeds of dog of a particular type, also known as Bull Breeds. Baiting sports The sport of baiting animals has occurred since antiquity, most famously in the Roman Colosseum, a direct precursor to the modern Spanish bullfighting. In the…
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Herding Dog
Aug 29, 2011
Livestock Guardian DogBack to K9 Classroom Article: Working Dogs » Herding Dog A herding dog, also known as a stock dog or working dog, is a type of pastoral dog that either has been trained in herding or belongs to breeds developed for herding. Their ability to be trained to act on the sound of…
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Livestock Guardian Dog
Aug 29, 2011
Dogs in WarfareHerding Dog Article: Working Dogs » Livestock Guardian Dog A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a domesticated canine used to defend livestock against predators. LGDs are commonly referred to as “sheep dogs” since they most often have guarded flocks of sheep, but most are capable of guarding other species of livestock. They are…
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Dogs in Warfare
Aug 25, 2011
Detection DogBack to K9 Classroom Article: Working Dogs » Dogs in Warfare Dogs in warfare have a long history starting in ancient times. From ‘war dogs’ trained in combat to their use as scouts, sentries and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage. Contents: Competition Basics History…
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Detection Dog
Aug 25, 2011
Search and Rescue DogDogs in Warfare Article: Working Dogs » Detection Dog A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to and works at using its senses (almost always the sense of smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, or blood. Hunting dogs that search for game and search…
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Therapy Dog
Jul 31, 2011
A therapy dog is a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, people with learning difficulties, and stressful situations, such as disaster areas. Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament. A good therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, gentle, and at ease in all situations. Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted and handled, sometimes clumsily.
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Search and Rescue Dog
Jul 31, 2011
Police DogBack to K9 Classroom Article: Working Dogs » Search and Rescue Dog The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in responding to law enforcement requests for missing people. Dedicated handlers and hard working, well-trained dogs are required in search efforts to be effective in their task. Search and…
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Police Dog
Jul 31, 2011
Attack DogSearch and Rescue Dog Article: Working Dogs » Police Dog A police dog, often referred to as a “K-9 dog” in some areas (which is a homophone of canine), is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work. One commonly used breed is the German Shepherd,…
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Attack Dog
Jul 26, 2011
Guard DogPolice Dog Article: Working Dogs » Attack Dog Attack dogs are any dog bred, trained or used for the purpose of attacking a target either on command or on sight.[1] Attack dogs have been used often throughout history and are now employed in dog fighting, as well as police and military roles. Contents: History…
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Working Dog Types
Jul 25, 2011
Back to K9 ClassroomBandog Article: Working Dogs » Working Dog Types A working dog refers to a canine working animal, i.e., a type of dog that is not merely a pet but learns and performs tasks to assist and/or entertain its human companions, or a breed of such origin. In Australia and New Zealand a…
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Guard Dog
Jul 24, 2011
Seizure Response DogAttack Dog Article: Working Dogs » Guard Dog A guard dog, an attack dog or watch dog is a dog used to guard against, and watch for, unwanted or unexpected people or animals. The dog is discriminating so that it does not annoy or attack familiar people.[1] Contents: Barking Breeds Common Breeds Other…
Read More...Autism Service Dog
Jul 20, 2011
Seizure Response DogGuard Dog Article: Working Dogs » Autism Service Dog An autism service dog is a service dog trained to assist a person with autism, to help them gain independence, confidence, and the ability to perform activities of daily living similar to anyone else. For the most part, these dogs are trained to perform…
Read More...Seizure Response Dog
Jul 20, 2011
Medical Response DogAutism Service Dog Article: Working Dogs » Seizure Response Dog Seizure response dogs are a special type of service dog, specifically trained to help someone who has epilepsy or a seizure disorder. Due to the differing needs between each case, every potential seizure dog receives specialized training. Tasks for seizure dogs may include,…
Read More...Medical Response Dog
Jul 20, 2011
Hearing DogSeizure Response Dog Article: Working Dogs » Medical Response Dog A medical response dog is a specific type of service dog specifically trained to help mitigate an individual’s medical disability. Typically, they are dogs whose job does not handle primarily epilepsy or psychiatric-based conditions, though some seizure response dogs or psychiatric service dogs may…
Read More...Hearing Dog
Jul 20, 2011
Back to K9 ClassroomMedical Response Dog Article: Working Dogs » Hearing Dog A hearing dog is a specific type of assistance dog specifically selected and trained to assist people who are deaf or hearing impaired by alerting their handler to important sounds, such as doorbells, smoke alarms, ringing telephones, or alarm clocks. They may also…
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Guide Dog
Jul 20, 2011
Service DogHearing Dog Article: Working Dogs » Guide Dog Guide dogs (also called seeing-eye dogs) are assistance dogs trained to lead blind and visually impaired people around obstacles. Contents: History Research Breeds Accessibility Muslim Objections Guide Dog Schools Although the dogs can be trained to navigate various obstacles, they are partially (red-green) color blind and…
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Service Dog
Jul 14, 2011
Working Dog TypesGuide Dog Article: Working Dogs » Service Dog A service dog is a type of assistance dog specifically trained to help people who have disabilities including visual or hearing impairment, and also to help people with mental disabilities including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and severe depression. Desirable character traits include good temperament…
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