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S1 E6 Dogs Helping People Live Normal Lives

Documentary

TV-PG

28 minutes

Jan 7, 2019

Trained to provide affection … comfort … and love … the therapy dog's job is important to the wellbeing of those who need their presence. They can be seen in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, hospices and therapists offices.

Season 1, 7 Episodes

Season 1 (7 Episodes)

Dogs On The Job - Wolves Become Dogs

Wolves Become Dogs,

It might be hard to look at a Chihuahua and see how it could have descended from the gray wolf, , but this is where all dogs come from

Dogs On The Job - Dogs Move into the Stage and Stadium

Dogs Move into the Stage and Stadium,

Americans love dogs, and we love telling stories about them. For years, dogs have entertained us with their intelligence and charm.

Dogs On The Job - Herding and Mushing

Herding and Mushing,

Any dog that exhibits herding instincts can be trained, and it turns out that herding is a predatory behavior that has been modified from the original predatory behavior through selective breeding of wolves and their descendants.

Dogs On The Job - The Nose Will Get the Job Done

The Nose Will Get the Job Done,

Search and rescue dogs detect scent, most likely from the scent-carrying skin cells that drop off humans at a rate of 40,000 cells per minute, called skin rafts.

Dogs On The Job - Police and Military

Police and Military,

There's nothing more dramatic in the working dog world than bringing down a bad guy… A Bad guy whether criminal or enemy.

Dogs On The Job - Dogs Helping People Live Normal Lives

Dogs Helping People Live Normal Lives,

Trained to provide affection … comfort … and love … the therapy dog's job is important to the wellbeing of those who need their presence. They can be seen in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, hospices and therapists offices.

Dogs On The Job - Protection and Companion

Protection and Companion,

The guard dog … providing protection and peace of mind in our homes. These sometimes-ordinary dogs have a long history of keeping humans safe - It's a dog job on display across the world.

Details

Dogs On The Job

Documentary

TV-PG

1 Season

27 minutes

A dog's purpose can extend beyond a companionship role as man's best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility.

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