Dogs are the animals that have the greatest presence in our homes as company pets. They exceed cats, birds and other animals that are also usually accompanying children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. The fame of dogs far exceeds that of cats in terms of their behavior and empathy with their masters, making them feel reciprocity in the communication they establish, either with their owner or with the person who feeds them, pays them attention, plays with them and takes them out for a walk. But there is a long list of professions that can perform these hairy throughout their lives and that, many times, depending on the race are used to do specific jobs.
Understanding the concept of profession as that activity that a person usually performs and for which it has been prepared, the license of train a dog to play some professions. Some of these professions can be the detection of explosives, drugs or other prohibited substances, saving lives and even detecting diseases due to the acuity and development of their smell, which makes them more precise in their searches and reliable when it comes to guiding their classmates towards a scene or a place where there are victims. In addition, they can serve as guides, such as company and even for fun in the middle of the snow while they pull the sleds in which tourists walk, a profession that people and the dogs themselves are without a doubt.
Professions that some dogs exercise
Ovejero, an old and very estimated profession
Since the end of the 19th century the task of shepherd, which is nothing other than carrying the cattle from one place to another to eat, drink water or stay in a certain place, dogs have been given, specifically the German shepherd, race that has best developed this profession for its energy, agility, intelligence, loyalty and easy training, since it is a very obedient, attentive and noble dog.
But not only grazing, but also the sheep can have an animal with a lot of vigor to be taken to the farms to feed in the fields. Currently, one of the most efficient in Ovejero's work is the Italian shepherd, due to its dynamism and its strong instinct for company work in the family, especially if there are children.
Official dog professions
Tracking and rescue dogs
These dogs can be of any race, because everything will be based on the training that is given so that they can perform this type of professions. The rescue dog is trained and trained to search and find To people who are buried under debris, snow avalanches or mud and even to locate people who are lost and disoriented in open fields or forests.
Police dogs
These are Trained to work on security forces. They are used to protect agents and pursue, attack and detain the evildoers seeking to escape from the police. These animals, due to their sharp sense of smell and ear, also serve the security forces in the detection of hazardous substances, whether drugs or explosives. In general, these canines exercise their profession at airports, to discover the traffic of illegal substances, false tickets and even hidden, live or dead people.
Military dogs
They are also very well weighted because They help armies in their operations, either rescue, such as detectors, trackers and even as messengers. In this profession are excellent the Airyale Terrier, for their bravery to deliver information, and in general, other dog breeds such as Doberman, German shepherd and Siberian Husky, which serve military groups for their ability and disposition to retain training.
Professions for service dogs
These are Dogs trained to help people with disabilities, and in each country they have recognized that profession so that they have the right to enter places where animals such as buses, trains, some stores, coffee shops or restaurants, etc. There are also dogs with service professions focused on helping the human being detect situations that alone cannot detect.
Tasks of service dogs
The Guide dogs For the blind, or blind and deaf,
Dogs that give mobility assistance
Those trained for detect seizures
Dogs that know how to detect diseases, even cancer, because its sense of smell is super fine and because there are diseases that have peculiar odors that only dogs are able to detect.
The Seismologists, that together with other animals such as snakes, birds, horses, frogs, etc., are used as sensors to detect These animals are able to distinguish the variations that occur in the depths of the earth, such as changes in energy (electric, magnetic) or changes in sounds, among others.
A special mention deserve Therapy dogs, which have a fundamental role in hospitals and geriatrics, and among which the Labrador, for being friendly, sociable and obedient; to the Golden Retriever, for their sensitivity to capture the moods of people; and al Poodle, for its intelligence, beauty and friendness, in addition to having an obedient and quiet character.
According to veterinarians specialists in dog breeds, not all dogs can be of therapy, because the first condition is that they must have a peaceful, predictable character to work with them and adapt to these specific training. In the case of children with autism, dog therapy is highly recommended, because social anxiety or self -esteem help work, and a narrow emotional bond is generated, while improving the child's mood.
The best dog breeds for autistic children
Staffordshire Bull Terrier: For its docility, enthusiasm and good character, in addition to being loyal and being affectionate and obedient.
He Newfoundland, Golden Retriever and Retrieves Labradorr: Because of its characteristics of good character, sensitivity, intelligence and versatility.
There are also Emotional support dogs, which contribute to cope with or control emotional inconveniences such as depression, anxiety or fears, even flying by plane, so most airlines accept pets as passenger companions with special emotional conditions.
In some countries, emotional support animals are recognized and can be certified, so that people can live anywhere although there are restrictions with pets. Know more about our best friends in these posts:
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