JANUARY 2014
DOGGIERESCUE.COM MAGAZINE
there are even dogs trained to sniff for low blood sugar for patients with diabetes.
3. Search and Rescue dogs Search and rescue dogs are used for finding missing people and for natural disasters or events of mass casualty. These dogs are trained to find the human scent, either of a specific person or human scent in general, in cases such as missing people, avalanche rescue, collapsed buildings, or finding people trapped in
owner and attempt to scare away the intruder by barking, and attack if they do not go away. These dogs are useful for a variety of situations and are therefore trained for a variety of levels of aggression. Guard dogs can be used for domestic use, as bodyguards, and as protectors for livestock to drive away predators.
5. Therapy dogs Therapy dogs are trained to help people in a variety of situations with a number of different problems. These
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universities bring in dogs to play with students during high -stress examination weeks, and there are even offices which have “puppy rooms” for employees to take breaks in and keep stress at bay.
6. Actor dogs Actor dogs light up the big
screen in the entertainment industry to star in some of our favourite movies. We have all fallen in love with Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Beethoven, and even though these dogs probably got their own trailers, they must be well trained for whatever their character needs to do and cannot be easily distracted.
the aftermath of natural
disasters. Not only are Search and Rescue Dogs useful for finding people, but they are also trained to push debris out of the way and climb into areas that are too small or unstable for humans.
4. Guard dogs Guard dogs are trained to detect intruders or unwanted people or animals, warn their
dogs are most commonly trained to allow and enjoy un- familiar people to touch and play with them as a source of comfort and affection. Therapy dogs are used to help people gain confidence to overcome speech and emotional disorders, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Autism, and an overall morale boost. Some
7. Herding dogs Herding dogs are used to move or gather herds of usually cattle and sheep using their natural predatory instincts without trying to actually harm the animals. A herding dog must be
extremely obedient and well trained. A good herding dog will complete its responsibilities without too much commotion.
The Australian Dogs of war – a mini close up For decades of global conflict, four-legged diggers have served alongside Australia's troops — and it appears that many were not returned home.
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