Dogs at Work

Dogs at Work

Introduction You probably know that some dogs aren't just pets-they hold jobs! Dogs learn fast. They also hear and smell better than we do. This means dogs can do jobs that people can't.

Service and Therapy Dogs Many dogs work with people to help them feel better. These dogs are called therapy dogs. Therapy dogs are trained to comfort people and keep them calm.

Other dogs help people with disabilities. These dogs are called service dogs. Some of these dogs help people who can't see or hear well. Other dogs pick up dropped items and pull wheelchairs.

Some service dogs can smell when their owner is about to be sick. They warn their owner to take medicine.

Search-and-Rescue Dogs Some dogs look for people who are lost. They are called search-and-rescue dogs. Many search-and-rescue dogs use their nose to find people who need help. Some of these dogs sniff the ground to find people.