{"id":1255,"date":"2018-12-19T10:02:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:02:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1255"},"modified":"2018-12-19T10:02:51","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T17:02:51","slug":"modern-jobs-for-working-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/modern-jobs-for-working-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Canine Coworkers: Modern Jobs for Working Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-987190786.jpg\" alt=\"The &quot;Working Dogs&quot; breed need to stay busy to not engage in bad pet behaviors\" class=\"wp-image-1256\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-987190786.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/iStock-987190786-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us don\u2019t think of our dogs as \u201cworkers,\u201d but in reality dogs have toiled alongside humans for thousands of years. Indeed, our society would be quite different were it not for the tireless devotion of our canine companions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/smart-pet\/\">dogs are relied upon regularly<\/a> to perform important and even life-saving tasks for humans on a daily basis. Keep reading to learn more about some of these exciting, modern jobs for working dogs.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jobs for Working Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no shortage of jobs for working dogs in today\u2019s world. Check out some of the ways in which these animals enrich and protect human lives:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Service<\/strong> \u2013 Service dogs live with and perform essential duties for adults and children with disabilities, enabling them to live safely and independently. A service dog may be trained for anything from assisting someone with a sensory impairment to detecting important medical events for their handler. &nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Detection <\/strong>\u2013 There\u2019s no doubt that dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell. Military and law enforcement canines are used to detect everything from narcotics and explosives to smuggled cash and illegally imported agriculture products.<\/li><li><strong>Search and rescue<\/strong> \u2013 Dogs trained in search and rescue are regularly employed to look for missing people, such as victims of natural disasters or terrorist attacks. They may be part of an official unit, such as a police or military force, or be members of a volunteer search and rescue organization.<\/li><li><strong>Therapy<\/strong> \u2013 Dogs are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/love-a-dog\/\">such a comfort to humans<\/a>, it only makes sense that those with the right disposition can be trained specifically to provide support during times of trauma or distress. <\/li><li><strong>Hunting and herding<\/strong> \u2013 Hunting and herding are excellent jobs for dogs who have been bred to do so. Many sheep and cattle ranches rely on herding dogs to move and protect their livestock, and hunters across the country join forces with their loyal canines every year for their valuable assistance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Born for This<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your dog doesn\u2019t seem to be doing any work beyond their daily routine, rest assured there\u2019s still some serious activity going on behind the scenes: <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Does your dog constantly sniff the perimeter of your property? They\u2019re using their nose to gather information.<\/li><li>A dog who loves a game of fetch was born to retrieve, one of the most ancient jobs for dogs.<\/li><li>Barking at the mail carrier or UPS driver is a sign that you have a natural guard dog on your hands.<\/li><li>Playing a lot of tug-of-war with your dog? This is a sign that your pooch loves to pull, an important job of canines throughout history.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your dog\u2019s most intense job is being your snuggle buddy on the couch or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/a-look-at-funny-pets\/\">making you laugh<\/a> after a long day at work, they\u2019re still performing one of the most important jobs of all \u2013 being there for you! <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or concerns about your hard-working dog, please don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/contact-us\/\">contact the staff<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\">Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most of us don\u2019t think of our dogs as \u201cworkers,\u201d but in reality dogs have toiled alongside humans for thousands of years. 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