Search and rescue dog

During my excursion to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, I quickly realized many of the emotional connections that humans and their canine pets share. Prior to visiting with the dogs, I made my way around the cat shelter area. After observing the cats, it became evident that their many of their “cute” behaviors were aimed solely at attracting the attention of potential human companions. For instance, a white cat named Sirocco made a distinctive pawing motion whenever I passed her cage, as if…

Today, based on 2006 Kennel Club figures, German Shepherd Dogs are one of the most popular breeds in the United States with 43,575 registrations. In the UK there are currently 12,857 registrations (year 2008) German Shepherds are found working as guide dogs for the blind or the disabled, carrying out police work and guarding duties. They are also used in search and res- cue, therapy and in the armed forces. . These dogs are bred to have an enduring work drive, and unwavering obedience. Of…

of its past. However, most Pit Bulls in modern times are kind and loyal. They’re highly misunderstood animals. The American Pitbull Terrier is actually not a dog breed. “Pitbull” is actually a term to describe the canines appearance. Pitbulls are actually Bred between Bulldogs, Terriers and possibly other dog breeds depending on the dogs appearance (Amelia Glynn). Like everyone else, Pitbulls suffer modern problems because of their past. Pit Bulls were actually…

physical health, puppies can enhance your mental health. Dogs make people happy. According to Lynette Hart, a professor at the University of California, “Studies have shown that Alzheimer's patients have fewer anxious outbursts if there is an animal is in the home” (Davis). Also, people with AIDS that have pets are less likely to become depressed than those without pets (Davis). This may be due to the fact that spending time with your dog raises levels of serotonin and dopamine in the owner,…

getting their pet cloned. First of all, it costs a lot of money to clone pets and might not financially be an option for some families. According to a pet cloning company called Viagen Pets, you can clone your “beloved cat for $25,000, or your faithful dog for $50,000”. This price is not affordable for some people and uses up hard-earned money. Secondly, cloned…

kick is a dog. Dogs can have many jobs ranging from: K9, explosive detection dogs, narcotics dogs, detection dogs, live person search dogs, cadaver search dogs, patrol dogs, and even therapy dogs. All of these dogs work with humans to make their lives easier by using superior senses. For example, after a jewelry robbery, a team of search dogs was let loose in a field to find one of the missing rings after it had been missing for eleven days (James-Mesloh & Mesloh, 2006, pp. 534-539). Dogs are…

Dogs are one of the most faithful animals in the planet and they are the one who can be trusted more than anyone else. They are more faithful then servants and guards who take care of your home and property in your absence. Due to them, you can sleep well at night by freeing yourself from the worry of break-ins and thieves entering your house. Besides that, as a dog owner you can also train them to do certain jobs that can be only executed by them. Such as sniffing certain items can lead to the…

companions, not just as working dogs, but also as Service, and Therapy dogs. With diverse research and multiple studies on the subject of Canine abilities, we realise the additional benefits our relationship with dogs may be able to provide in the future. Man has used shepherd dogs, guard dogs, and hunting dogs for centuries, but their services to us are expanding daily. Guide dogs and Mobility dogs are no longer a novelty as we push the frontiers of the dog/human…

is the reality for many dogs breeds around the world. There are certain dog breeds that haveus been completely outlawed from whole countries just because of an undeserved, bad reputation. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, Mastiffs, and Shepards, are only a few examples of breeds that have been banned in places like Poland, Great Britain, and many other countries. The banning of these dogs is called Breed Specific Legislation, or BSL. Although many countries have outlawed certain dog breeds, entire breeds…

top five smartest dogs in the world, Golden Retrievers are extremely intelligent and easy to train. The Golden Retrievers' intelligence makes them a versatile breed and allows them to fill a variety of roles – common ones being guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf, hunting dogs, detection dogs, and search and rescue participants.They are people-pleasers and will do anything for a bit of praise and some food. This makes them an excellent choice for first-time dog owners. A well…