Working dog
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Working Dog
Working dog refers to a type of dog that is not merely a pet but is trained to perform tasks and work. These dogs are often used in various fields such as law enforcement, search and rescue, therapy, and service.
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ dɒɡ/
Etymology
The term "working dog" is derived from the English words "working", which means performing tasks or duties, and "dog", which is a common term for a domesticated canine.
Related Terms
- Herding dog: A type of working dog used in pastoral settings to herd livestock.
- Guard dog: A dog used to guard against, and watch for, unwanted or unexpected people or animals.
- Police dog: A dog that is specifically trained to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel.
- Search and rescue dog: A dog trained to find missing persons.
- Service dog: A dog trained to help people with disabilities such as visual impairment, hearing impairments, mental illnesses, seizure disorder, mobility impairment, and diabetes.
- Therapy dog: A dog trained to provide affection, comfort and love to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and to people with learning difficulties.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Working dog
- Wikipedia's article - Working dog
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