Working Dogs: Modern Day Heroes of the Non-Human Kind

For most people, the term "working dogs" would usually mean the dogs that they see herding cattle or sheep. However, we do not have cattle here in the city but we still have working dogs. Working dogs here have totally different functions when compared to cattle herding dogs, but they are just as important. Without these dogs, humans would have a hard time completing their tasks. So, what are the functions of modern-day working dogs? Here are some of the few: • Dog for TherapyrnIt is pretty amazing seeing these dogs at work. Some of them really do not have to do anything but just sit there patiently and let patients play with them. The results, however, are astounding. Dogs could lift the spirits of the sick - that is a proven fact. Some organizations even use well-trained dogs that have undergone terrible suffering to serve as inspiration to people. • Guide Dogs for the BlindrnI am pretty sure you have seen some of these. These dogs are irreplaceable to their masters. Without them, their masters would not be able to go where they need to go. It's really amazing seeing dogs guiding people. The level of trust that you must have for your dog to allow it to navigate you through traffic - amazing. • Service DogsrnNow, there are several subcategories here and it would include the following: rescue, personal protection, estate, sled, police, tracking, and fire dogs. These canines are not only there to help the men, they have also become a part of their family. Imagine having a dog with you while you go inside a burning building. This little hero could save the life of the person trapped inside, or maybe even your life. How could you not take your hats off to that?rnAmong all of them, it has to be the tracking dogs that impressed me the most. They could find a person with just the use of their keen sense of smell. They are extremely valuable when tracking down criminals and missing people. When it comes to cadavers or dead bodies, however, a different type of canine is needed. You see, as the body decomposes, the scent changes. Cadaver dogs are trained specifically to do just that. Day in and day out, more and more stories of canine heroics are being featured on television. This animal really astounds me. The levels they could reach and the degree of love that they offer - it humbles me. If you want more information on working dogs, visit WorkingrnDogs