WORKING DOGS
WORKING DOGS
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Canines that are on a mission are the definition of a working dog. Their joy comes from working tirelessly and doing whatever it takes to accomplish that mission. They are equipped with a body that is made for difficult work. In fact, it is a part of their breed, which has been developed for excellence in jobs requiring specialist activities and yet, are non-herding.
Their main objective is to protect and guard livestock or property, however they also include draught work. Traditionally, this means pulling a dogcart, or in the winter months, this also applies to the pulling of sleds. In addition it includes sledging work and rescue. These canines are also responsible of guarding and protecting their owners, and generally, people.
The larger, or giant dog breeds, encompass the type of dog fit to be a working dog. Their fur, or coat, depends upon the country from which they live as well as the jobs they are called to fulfill. The majority of the dogs in this group are larger breeds that live in cold climates.
Similar to each varying breed, working dogs will use their instinctual canine behaviors to execute the jobs that people have developed and worked with them to do. Over the years, these natural behaviors that have been under the human watchful eye, have been honed to the point of perfection. This has been done over consecutive breeding which directs them to look out for intruders and react with the necessary action.
There is variation in how these working breeds will utilize these natural instincts. For instance, guarding dog breeds have a heightened sense of watchfulness and they are constantly on the alert for anything that might pose a threat. Should an intruder, or threat, be spotted, the dog will vary in how they respond. They might stay close to the intruder and then decide to chase, or they may decide to chase altogether. As they reach their intended target, they might grab them and give a quick bite to halt the intruder's pursuit, or decide to give an intentionally disabling bite to pull them down to the ground.
Not all working breeds are guarding breeds. Some examples of large breeds that have a gentle presence are the Newfoundland and the Bernese. They are also considered working dogs of equal proportion. And another example is the sled dog that is made to be the long distance runner when it comes to the world of dogs.
It is an important consideration to keep in mind that these working dog breeds are made to have predatory behavior. In fact, they are so honed in this skill that they require some outlet to allow these trained instincts to come through and manifest. As a potential owner of one of these dogs, it is imperative that the animal is happy, well-adjusted and a safe member of the society of canines.
Some dog breeds will give an alert to their owner when any perceived danger arises. Unlike those breeds, the working dogs tend to be much more confident of themselves. An owner should be experienced with these dogs and bear some characteristics in mind.
For instance, other dogs and other humans that are unknown,
or strangers, may alert their suspicions.
Proper handling and management, along with good training, is
essential. In fact, they might surprise
you with their sensitivity and need for training grounded in reward. The dog will likely be dedicated to their
family and owner, and thus can be assertively territorial. A lack in any of the areas of training,
necessary exercise or interactions with their owner can lead to a dog becoming
less spirited and bored. This can lead
to potentially harmful and aggressive behaviors.
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