Dogs have been loyal companions to humans since time immemorial. Over many centuries, this friendship has developed into a social relationship and in some cases even established itself as a mutual adaptation. Dogs are much more than just farm animals these days. For many people, their dog is a furry social partner and a real family member. For other people, however, dogs are very useful helpers who make their work easier, and for others, dogs can even be lifesavers and pioneers. We will explain what dog jobs there are in today's blog post and who knows, maybe you or your dog will even find yourself in one of these roles.
The Dog as a Work Colleague
In many jobs, dogs are indispensable as helpers or colleagues. The first thing that comes to mind is the shepherd and his sheepdog. These dogs are trained to keep flocks of sheep together and, if necessary, to search for them. The hunting dog helps the hunter to track down animals and pursue game.
The dog as a lifesaver and emergency tool
Everyone knows them: the rescue dog. The rescue dog is versatile and can make the difference in a wide variety of situations. In the mountains there are avalanche dogs that support the mountain rescue service in searching for buried people. These dogs are also used when people need to be rescued from collapsed buildings.
So-called man trailer dogs also help in the search for missing people. They can pick up and follow a person's scent even days later. Such a dog could, for example, save your life.
The police dog is employed by law enforcement officers and performs various tasks. For example, there are guard dogs and sniffer dogs for various substances and objects.
The dog as a reliable companion and social partner
The guide dog accompanies blind people and helps them to organize their everyday lives. While the therapy dog can help you with fears and traumas and calm you down. It can also help you to process what you have experienced. Both dogs, however, require special training.
The reading dog is particularly popular with children and attends reading sessions. It has a calming effect on children. Last but not least, there are of course also dogs that conquer the cinema screen. Film dogs are specially trained and take on various roles in films.
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