Posts tagged: Working Dogs

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…

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…

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…