
	Where results make sense

Topic: Working dogs

Related Topics

Therapy dog

Gun dog

Cadaver dog

Dog sports

Guard dog

Water dog

Dog

Retriever

Canine Good Citizen

Dewclaw

Border Collie

List of historical dogs

Jack Russell Terrier

Russell Terrier

Australian Jack Russell Terrier

In the News (Mon 30 Nov 09)

Northern Trust

Marvin Harrison

Peter Chernin

Gary Locke

Match Play

Penelope Cruz

Mickey Rourke

AR Rahman

Danny Boyle

Hugh Jackman

	rec.pets.dogs: Working Dogs FAQ
		History Prior to the formation of sled dog racing as a formal sport, sled dogs were bred and used by native peoples of the polar regions of the world in their everyday lives for survival in harsh climates.
		Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Eskimo Dogs, Greenlands, Samoyeds, Norrbottenspets, and Hokkaidokens are all sled dogs.
		A courage test, in the dog must protect his handler and flock from a stranger wielding a stick, is an important part of every HGH trial.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/working (10036 words)

	Save Our Dogs - Save Working Dogs from AB 1634
		Many people need dogs in their everyday life as working dogs and if a bill like this was passed people would have to go out of State to purchase their dogs.
		Working dogs are a vital part of ranching, especially since not many young people are coming into the field.
		The adult size of the dog is influenced by its pedigree, but it cannot be accurately determined until the major growth phases have taken place, and the frame size is not set until 14 months in most large working dogs.
	saveourdogs.net (2728 words)

	Working Dogs
		In the 1800's Australian farmers bred working dogs suited to the Australian climate and farming conditions.The Kelpie was bred for working sheep, along with the German Coolie, a rarer breed.
		They are dedicated to their work and will work all day long, with only a brief rest.They are fast and agile, and will run across the sheeps' backs to get to the front of the mob.
		A dog called Coil won at the 1898 Sydney sheepdog trials on three legs.An account of his brave win was written in 1924 by John Quinn: 'In 1898 the trials unearthed the greatest Trial worker seen on the Sydney Showground up to that time.
	www.barkingbuddies.com /tailwork.html (1371 words)

	Military Working Dogs Essential Tool in Iraq - DefendAmerica News Article
		Dog handlers U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joseph A. Tullier and Cpl. Matthew A. Cobb both with the 2nd Military Police Battalion, II Marine Expeditioary Force, work with the dogs daily.
		Each dog must be certified before entering the area of operation, and they must be recertified with their handler each year.
		The dog handlers are responsible for feeding, grooming and veterinary appointments.
	www.defendamerica.mil /articles/may2005/a050405la3.html (722 words)

	Working Dogs : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		Working breeds were developed to guard homes and livestock, and to perform various duties requiring strength, intelligence and stamina.
		Working breeds with the mildest temperaments are the Samoyed, Saint Bernard, Siberian Husky, Portuguese Water Dog and Newfoundland.
		Since many working dogs have a tendency to suffer from hip dysplasia and other degenerative joint diseases, they should only be purchased from responsible breeders that screen their breeding stock for genetic abnormalities.
	www.dog.com /breed/working.asp (375 words)

	Types of Workding dogs
		They work in team with their handler from a boat or from the shore-line, and with a diver ready to search the area indicated by the dog.
		As opposed to hunting dogs, which are involved in helping with attacks on other animals, livestock dogs, are dedicated to the welfare of their animal companions that are under their custody.
		Some hunting dogs need specific attack and defense techniques to be able to assist the hunter in the hunting of big game in particularly harsh conditions, as practiced in some parts of the world.
	caninebreeds.bulldoginformation.com /types-of-working-dogs.html (1292 words)

	Working Dogs
		Prior to the formation of sled dog racing as a formal sport, sled dogs were bred and used by native peoples of the polar regions of the world in their everyday lives for survival in harsh climates.
		Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Eskimo Dogs, Greenlands, Samoyeds, Norrbottenspets, and Hokkaidokens are all sled dogs.
		Dogs that are trained to alert on contraband items are almost always owned by law enforcement personnel, as these individuals can most easily legally obtain small quantities of contraband to train their dog with.
	www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/working.html (9852 words)

	Dog Owner's Guide: Working dogs
		And he passed his dog knowledge and his breeding records to the next generation of hunters, herdsmen, fishermen, farmers, and tradesmen so that the breeds could be further refined and conserved as workers and companions.
		And some dogs have been assigned to a group based on an erroneous translation of the breed name in the country of origin or on misidentification by the travelers who brought the dogs to the attention of the Western World.
		Dogs are happy to work with their humans in almost any endeavor from life-and-death search and rescue to competitions in obedience or agility.
	www.canismajor.com /dog/wkdogs.html (1261 words)

	Military Working Dogs, Handlers Train for Mission Success
		For 12 highly trained servicemembers here, the military working dog, or MWD, is not only their friend but their trusted companion, loyal follower and No. 1 teammate.
		This is where the dogs are first taught to detect either explosives or drugs.
		During recent elections in the city of Bayji, Iraq, the time, training and skills of the MacDill AFB duo proved to be “invaluable” as Sergeant Hendricks and Conny found two 130mm shells filled with C-4 explosives, one pound of C-4 and one improvised explosive device.
	www.military.com /features/0,15240,87231,00.html (716 words)

	Working Dogs - Dogs with Jobs - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		A Hall of Fame dedication to the heroic dogs who lent their abilities in the rescue efforts after the 9/11 tragedy.
		Leashed dogs are welcome guests, although you don't have to bring a dog to participate.
		Note to Working Dog Organizations: If you have any upcoming fundraisers or events that you would like listed here, please e-mail us with the details and we will be pleased to add them.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /dogjobs.htm (1076 words)

	DefenseLink Special: Military Working Dogs
		They are military working dogs, and when traveling through USAREUR or guarding the Kaiserslautern military community, they now have a safe, secure place to bed down for the night.
		Military working dogs first entered the service in March of 1942 to serve in the Army’s K-9 Corps.
		U.S. Navy and Marine military working dog handlers give their partners a break after an 8-1/2 hour flight on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 11, 2006.
	www.defenselink.mil /home/features/2006/Working-Dogs/index.html (602 words)

	Working Dogs
		The absence of tails in working dogs goes back centuries in Britain, where a farmer or drover was exempted from paying taxes on his working dogs if they had docked tails.
		When early droving dogs had their tails docked, it was known as 'curtailing', a word used nowadays to mean 'cutting short'.
		The main difference is that the progenitor of the Stumpy-Tail Cattle Dog is the Timmin's Biter (the cross between a Smithfield and a Dingo mentioned in the Australian Cattle Dog story).
	www.wolfweb.com.au /barking/tailwork2.html (818 words)

	Working Dogs Privacy Statement
		Working Dogs has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.
		Working Dogs Cyberzine is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.
		Copying and distribution of any Working Dogs domain content may be done only with publisher's consent.
	www.workingdogs.com /privacy.htm (1082 words)

	Abu Ghraib Files - Salon.com News
		Dogs arrived at Abu Ghraib on Nov. 20, 2003, and were used to abuse detainees just a few days later, according to Army reports.
		The trainers from five dog teams that arrived at Abu Ghraib did not receive proper instruction on the intended use of the dogs, the Schlesinger report said.
		At least one of the dog handlers released his dog on the man, and the detainee was bitten several times in the legs.
	www.salon.com /news/abu_ghraib/2006/03/14/chapter_8/index.html (1121 words)

	Working dogs in NZ
		Veterinarians and dog trainers are reporting physical and behavioral problems associated with stress in some assistance dogs.
		SAR Dogs Otago Inc is a voluntary organization dedicated to the training and deployment of Search Dogs in a variety of Search and Rescue environments, including Wilderness/Bush, Avalanche and Disaster.
		Dogs can be human's companions, helpers, play mates and even more importantly they can assist people with disabilities, specifically seizure alert dogs.
	www.doglinks.co.nz /wkdogs/wrkdogs.htm (1616 words)

	Purebred Dogs vs. Mixed Breed Dogs - Tutorial 1
		If you need a dog to herd, to hunt, or to pull a sled, you can choose a purebred who was developed to do that type of work.
		But when the same few dogs are bred repeatedly, as is done with the most successful show dogs, their particular defective genes become more common throughout the breed.
		Breed clubs are working hard to identify and manage the defects and diseases that are wreaking such havoc in the dog world.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /tutorial1.html (2392 words)

	Working Dogs Outfitter Main Page
		The Working Dogs Outfitter provides Quality products and supplies that are Affordable and of special interest to sporting and working dog owners, handlers, and trainers.
		Unlike many online dog supply stores, we evaluate each and every product that we carry to insure the highest level of quality, and that the products are something we would use with our own dogs.
		Working Dogs has a wide selection of Durable, High Quality Backpacks for Dogs and gear bags for their handlers.
	www.workingdogs.com /shop (566 words)

	Working Dogs Links Resources Page
		John B. Armstrong's Canine Diversity Project acquaints breeders of domesticated dogs with the dangers of inbreeding and the overuse of pre-eminent males.
		The Dog Genome Project at UC Berkeley is a collaborative study aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes in dogs.
		Working Dogs online resource Before You Buy That Puppy features comprehensive links to puppy purchasing information, puppy testing and evaluation schemes, breed-specific information for new puppy buyers, puppy development charts, and more.
	www.workingdogs.com /links.htm (5223 words)

	WOLF PACKS® - Dog Backpacks and Supplies for Working Dogs
		Dogs can be a source of great enjoyment on your outdoor adventures, whether you are hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, or walking to the market for groceries.
		Advanced design features include a handy pocket located in a contoured section across the dog's back, cut-away leading pannier edge allows front legs to move naturally, and lashtabs for securing extra gear or to guide the leash from the collar across the dog's back.
		Assistance Dog Equipment used by Service Dogs (dogs that aid people who use wheelchairs), Hearing Dogs (dogs that aid people with limited hearing), Search and Rescue Dogs, and police K-9 Dogs.
	www.wolfpacks.com (970 words)

	Kraftwerk K9, Inc. : Breeder and Importer of Competitive Working Dogs since 1986
		She is a favorite at her dog daycare where she goes 3 days a week, a fun-loving companion to her owners and a guardian to her flock of 10 housecats (yes, you read that right...no one touches them without her approval first).
		I was working with Jam in our neighborhood park while my 4 year old daughter played with her older brother approximately 10 feet away from me. Jam stopped paying attention to our routine, and became very interested in what the children were doing.
		We needed a dog that would be smart enough to realize that when our older boys came home from college and were wrestling with their younger, squealing siblings there is no cause for alarm, please don't eat them.
	www.kraftwerkk9.com /satisfied_customers.php (20729 words)

	Book Review - Dogs by Ray & Lorna Coppinger
		Trainers who base their methods on the concept that a dog is just a wolf in civilized clothing will be especially upset, because the Coppingers say they are simply wrong.
		The brains of dogs are different from the brains of wolves, just as the brains of humans are different from the brains of chimpanzees, a close relative, they argue.
		"Asserting dominance over one of my favorite working dogs by pressing it on the ground and snarling at it is preposterous." He stresses that he doesn’t want his sled dogs to roll on their backs and urinate like a subordinate wolf every time he shows up.
	www.workingdogweb.com /Dogs.htm (599 words)

	Working Aussie Source FAQ'S about Australian Shepherd Stockdogs
		An experienced breeder of working Aussies will want to know what kind of work you will be wanting the dog to do, so that he/she can match the temperament and talent of the dog to your situation.
		It is a common practice to buy a young dog with a couple of months training on it, ready to hit the ground working, or to send a pup out to be started after being raised at home.
		If you can't find one, the second fastest way to get a dog that is ready to work, is to buy a young dog of good breeding that is ready to start (approximately a year of age), and send them to a reputable Aussie trainer for one to three months.
	www.workingaussiesource.com /faqs (1933 words)

	Working dogs:
		I have seven dogs that I trial at the moment and I've got two that are just about ready to trial.
		The stockman has to get his dog to work the sheep around a course that includes a gate, a bridge, and then into a pen, all in 15 minutes.
		One of the big attractions is meeting like-minded people who reckon the future of the working dog is pretty secure.
	www.abc.net.au /gnt/future/Transcripts/s1112275.htm (891 words)

	AKC Breeds by Group - Working Group
		Dogs of the Working Group were bred to perform such jobs as guarding property, pulling sleds and performing water rescues.
		Their considerable dimensions and strength alone, however, make many working dogs unsuitable as pets for average families.
		And again, by virtue of their size alone, these dogs must be properly trained.
	www.akc.org /breeds/working_group.cfm (123 words)

	Dogseek: Working_Dogs
		Dog AID (Assistance in Disability) - Dog AID is a U.K.-based national charity which helps people with physical disabilities to train their OWN pet dogs.
		Dog AID gives disabled owners the knowledge to train their pets to be generally obedient, and in suitable cases, to further help them train their pets to work as Assistance Dogs (Service Dogs).
		Orange County Working Dog Association - Orange County's premiere working dog club.
	www.dogseek.com /Working_Dogs (617 words)

	Working Dogs by Jim Cornish
		Because the dog's nose is thousands to millions of times more sensitive than a human's.
		Developed first as police dogs in 19th Century Germany, this breed continues to excel as a watchdog, guardian, and protector.
		Many also work as family and home guardians, and several are assistance dogs to their disabled owners, as they are sturdy enough to provide physical support."
	www.cdli.ca /CITE/working_dogs.htm (719 words)

	Working Dogs Cyberzine - The ultimate information resource for real dogs and their people
		The Working Dogs Articles Archive features one of the Internet's largest collections of informational, educational, and entertaining articles about sporting and working dogs and their handlers, breeders, and trainers.
		You may also search Working Dogs Cyberzine using the search boxes on the left side of the screen to find topics of your choice.
		The Yearly Archives page contains the chronological index to articles featured on Working Dogs arranged by their year and month of publication.
	www.workingdogs.com /articles.htm (247 words)

	NOVA \| Dogs and More Dogs \| Working Dogs \| PBS
		The chief roles of most domestic dogs today are companionship and affection, so it's easy to overlook the fact that myriad dogs around the world serve people in additional ways.
		Not long after dogs first came to share their lives with humans at least 12,000 years ago, we discovered that we could train them to perform certain tasks.
		The first working dogs may have helped humans on the hunt or protected livestock from predators.
	www.pbs.org /wgbh/nova/dogs/working.html (145 words)

	The United States War Dogs Association
		Military records concerning War Dogs and their Handlers have to be located, researched and documented.
		In the areas of educating the public, many of our members are out there giving shows, presentations and talks on the contributions War Dogs have made and continue to make to our country, their work must continue and be supported by the full membership.
		The first military working dog team killed in action together since the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were laid to rest together July 18.
	www.uswardogs.org (568 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)