Comments on: Working Dogs – On the Wyoming Range or in the Suburban Yard

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:57:26 +0000

Tonight is a good night for me to read this post! 🙂 All of our dogs have jobs of some sort. Bunny and I got home from visiting at the nursing home a couple of hours ago, and she excels at that job. She walks through the nursing home so politely, and going to say hello to people is second nature to her now. She hammed it up this evening by laying down in the middle of the floor like a Sphinx so all the elderly ladies could admire her at once. She’d still be there hamming it up and working the crowd if I’d stayed and everyone hadn’t gone to bed!

Seeing a dog do a job that they love is really a beautiful thing to watch!

By: Clowie

Clowie — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:22:10 +0000

I’ve made a note of that book – it’s one I want to read.
It sounds as though Honey is doing a fantastic job in helping you to foster.
I run the household and look after everyone!

By: Jobi and Fisher

Jobi and Fisher — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:56:20 +0000

Thanks Pamela! I had not seen this one. It’s really something – the dog has to be pretty special, too.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:32:48 +0000

In reply to maude. Well, your pekingese is doing the job bred into thousands of generations. Lap dog is a job too. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:31:51 +0000

In reply to Jen. I'm amazed that Elka taught herself to recognize oncoming migraines. It goes to show that gene aren't everything and that a strong bond between a dog and her person can create a job you never expected your dog to take on.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:30:43 +0000

In reply to Human Rescues Dog. I think she just hates hearing me say in a high, puppy sweet voice, "Oh damn, you cute little puppy. I just had you out five minutes ago. Why do you hate me so much" while I'm cleaning up the latest accident. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:29:10 +0000

In reply to Jobi and Fisher.

Of course cats can also herd dogs. At least if they have a leash. Have you seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZVd3hL-QJ4

By: Jobi and Fisher

Jobi and Fisher — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:17:59 +0000

As far as I know, dogs are the only creatures that can actually herd cats. I saw it with my own eyes! Honey is remarkable and I am glad you sent the message about your post on WP!

By: Molly The Wally

Molly The Wally — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:14:48 +0000

We’d probably want to be a sniffer dog or a hunter. Alas we settle for head of Homeland Security. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:22:52 +0000

I could write a book on the jobs my dogs do. They are all so multi-talented and have been doing it for so long that it’s just woven into who they are, I don’t know if I could break it down. Although the one that stands out the most is they are all watchdogs. They are always sending off warnings when anyone approaches, which thank goodness is few and far between! 😉