Working dogs

Even though the majority of dogs are now kept as pure social dogs, utility dogs still fulfil a number of important tasks. Be it as guide dogs for the blind or as service dogs for the police and customs - dogs have partly quite amazing abilities from which we humans can benefit.

In our articles on the subject of working dogs, we present various possibilities for the use of dogs. You will learn what tasks they have to fulfil and what requirements a good working dog has to meet. In addition, we give you tips for the appropriate care of physically and mentally particularly active quadrupeds.

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Guide dogs: training, costs and suitable breeds

It is well known that dogs with appropriate training can do much more than just give paws or lie down on command. This is especially true for guide dogs. After all, these special assistance dogs..

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Companion dog test: important basis for sport and utility dogs

The dog is regarded as man's best friend. But as much as most dog owners might agree on this point, the motives for buying a dog are different. While some simply wish for a reliable compani..

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Mantrailing: not only for rescue dogs a good occupation

Mantrailing is the search for people with the help of a dog. Mantrailing is an important part of the training of rescue dogs, but is also becoming more and more popular as a dog sport. ..

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Assistance dog: more than just a faithful friend in everyday life

Assistance dogs are in many cases an indispensable help in everyday life for people with physical disabilities. They support their owners in many different ways and also often serve as an import..

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Police dogs: deployment on four paws

Dogs are extremely versatile and are by far not only suitable as ordinary family dogs. In addition, they are also used as police dogs and support their two-legged colleagues there in many wa..

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Avalanche dogs: life savers on four paws

Dogs are not only suitable as faithful companions or for the protection of house and yard. They can even save lives. As avalanche dogs, they help the mountain rescue service, for example, to t..

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Working dog examination: departments, performance levels and nutrition

The utility dog test is a work test, in which sporty guided four-legged friends prove their ability, as well as a performance test for the utility dog sport. Until t..

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Service dogs: emergency forces on four paws

Dogs can do much more than just give a faithful companion in the form of a family dog. Whether as an assistance dog, as a rescue dog or even as a service dog, which supports state orga..

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Therapy dogs: training, advantages and possible applications

Animal-assisted therapy methods, in which human therapists are supported, for example, by a dog, are becoming increasingly important in practice. In many cases, the use of a therapy dog can lead to ..

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Rescue dogs: training, main areas of application and nutrition

The dog is man's best friend and can even prove to be a real lifesaver in certain situations. After all, rescue dogs are often an indispensable part of rescue teams that search for missing per..

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Care for dogs with skin folds: A guide

While humans typically develop wrinkles over the years, some dog breeds are born with this characteristic feature. This unique trait, which can be in the face for some breeds and distributed throughou..

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Hookworms in dogs: Detection, treatment and prevention

Hookworm infections in dogs are a global problem and are classified as parasitic diseases. Their widespread presence and the potentially severe health consequences for animals emphasize the import..

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Protein snacks for furry friends: Can dogs eat raw eggs?

The right nutrition plays a central role in the health and well-being of our four-legged friends. While many dog owners are keen on providing their furry companions with high-quality food, quest..

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The gentle giants: An in-depth look at Bullmastiffs

Bullmastiffs combine the best of two worlds – the strength and vigilance of a guard dog with the gentleness of a family pet. This breed epitomizes the perfect balance between power and kindness like..

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