Dogs as workers – not such a bad idea according to NZ researcher
“Some people think that is cruel to use dogs as workers,” says Dr William “Deak” Helton, “but what these people don’t seem to understand is that from the dog’s perspective it is actually crueller if...
View ArticleUS stamps in honour of working dogs
The US Postal Service has a set of four stamps honouring service dogs. The Dogs at Work set shows a guide dog assisting a blind woman, a tracking dog that is following a scent, a therapy dog visiting...
View ArticleWhat Makes A Good Working Dog? Canine ‘Aptitude Test’ Might Offer Clues
The canine labor market is diverse and expansive. Assistance dogs may be trained to work with the visually or hearing impaired, or with people in wheelchairs. Detection dogs may be trained to sniff out...
View ArticleYour Kelpie is not a Dingo
Many kelpie owners wonder if their dog has a little bit of dingo in them. Some believe the kelpie was bred with the dingo to make them more resilient to the Australian climate. New research suggests...
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