Pooch Paychecks

No matter what the job, countless dogs do great work. What do they get in return? They do not get money.

But a working dog’s “salary” includes some valuable things. They get love and food. They also get a place to live and good care. Dogs have become so dependent on people that they couldn’t live without us. And, for millions of dog lovers, the feeling is mutual.

A service dog named Kayla assists others by answering telephones, picking up items, and providing companionship.

What is a Service Dog?

Service dogs help people in many ways, but it takes a lot of training to get a pooch ready for its full-time job. Dogs and other service animals must pass some tough tests before beginning work.

The training serves them well. When they finish, service animals have the skills and the confidence they need to do their jobs.

How exactly are service animals trained? It depends on the kind of job the animal will do. To see how some service animals are trained, let’s look at dogs that help the visually impaired.