Dogs with jobs are nothing new—we’ve all seen the beautiful pups that assist people with limited sight, bark at unwelcome burglars, and help the police out in hairy situations. However, in recent years we have seen the resumes of working dogs expand to include a wide array of what were formerly human-only occupations.
Medicine, literacy, and even conservation have embraced the canine world, giving loyal, smart, and good-natured dogs a chance to earn their keep. Whilst dogs make wonderful pets, their ability to learn new tasks and understand how to work with people means that they can also make our lives better when we teach them new tricks.