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Therapy Dog Material
You may have thought that your lovable, adorable canine would make a good therapy dog. After all, you think he's great and so would other folks, right?
To see if your dog really is cut out to be a therapy dog, check the following criteria for therapy work:
• Your dog is generally friendly and tolerant of all types of people, young and old.
• Your dog is amiable to being handled and petted by strangers.
• Your dog is well trained and will respond to basic obedience commands.
• Your dog is not skittish or alarmed by sudden noises.
• Your dog adjusts well to new situations and surroundings.
If your dog can meet all the above, then he'll make a perfect therapy dog. It's a great way to get involved in the community and put your canine towards the worthwhile cause of helping those in need.
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Jobs For Dogs
There are many dog jobs out there these days. From starring in ads for large dog houses to helping people who are ill, there are plenty of opportunities to find employment for a pet.
Working dog jobs include a few farm jobs. Certain breeds are known for their ability to help out with farm animals, such as the Border Collie. Others dogs are known for their protective instincts, such as the Doberman. These dogs may hold positions guarding both people and property. There are also dogs that work on bomb squads and some that serve in the military. Guide dogs are another type of working dog, and they assist people with a disability.
The jobs that dogs do are sometimes dictated by their breed, but this is not always the case. Although small breeds are a bit easier to manage in terms of therapy work, larger breeds are also doing these types of dog jobs these days. More skill-specific tasks, like tracking, require specially bred and trained dogs.
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Search & Rescue Work
Search and rescue dogs do what might take a team of 20 to 30 trained search people to do. They sniff out and track down missing people. Because of a dog's keen sense of smell, hearing, and ability to see at night, he is an ideal candidate for search and rescue work. The dogs that are better suited for this line of work are outdoor dogs with good physical endurance, focus, and trainability.
If you are looking for a worthwhile volunteer line of work with your dog, consider training for search and rescue. It's an intensive training for both dog and handler. It often takes a year of work, twice a week to become ready to take on a mission. Search and rescue fulfills the much needed job of finding lost loved ones during emergencies, disasters, crime scenes, and daily mishaps.
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Service Work Dogs
Service dogs can do an amazing variety of tasks for the people that they help. A guide dog assists his blind handler to navigate around obstacles, both in public places and around the home. A hearing dog alerts his deaf handler to sounds like the doorbell or ring of a telephone. A seizure alert dog will respond to assist his handler during a seizure by activating an emergency alert and staying by his handler's side. A mobility assist dog helps to be his handler's arms and legs.
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Therapy Dogs Make a Difference
Canine therapy work is open to a variety of dogs, mixed breeds, and purebreds alike. Therapy dogs are trained ambassadors of good will. They can make visits to hospitals, nursing homes, psychiatric wards, or anywhere they can help provide some social company and cheer. Studies have shown that interaction with a friendly dog, especially for sick, recovering, or mentally distraught people, can help alleviate depression and speed recovery.
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Herding Trials
Herding breeds like Border Collies, Australian Shepherds, and Shetland Sheepdogs are ideal candidates to participate in trials for the type of work that they were meant to do – herding trials. Depending on the club that you decide to participate in, rules will vary. However, activities typically include training your canine to herd stock from a pen and guide the herd through an obstacle course. It's a great way for energetic canines to use some of their natural instinct.
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Work for the Outdoor Dog
If you and your dog are the outdoor types, consider training with your canine to become a search and rescue dog and handler team. Both you and your dog should be physically fit and suited towards spending a great deal of time in the elements. Dogs who are best suited for search and rescue like being outside, have good physical endurance, and are fairly trainable. You'll be volunteering your time in a worthwhile field to help find missing people. It's a challenging and rewarding role for both you and your canine.
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