Working Animals...
Below are our articles on the subject of Working Animals. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Assistance Dogs For Extra Support
This article shows what a difference assistance dogs can make to the lives of those who need a little extra help....
Heavy Horses & What They Do
Heavy horses have worked in partnership with man for centuries. This article looks at their changing roles as workhorses....
Run your own Animal Shelter
The care and dedication needed to run an animal shelter takes a special type of person....
Sniffer & Police Dogs at Work
A dog's sense of smell is around 2000 times better than ours and they can cover an area faster than machines. They make more loyal working partners too!...
The Working Life of Sheepdogs & Gundogs
Man has used dogs to help him hunt and keep his flocks safe for centuries. This article looks-briefly-into how they do it....
What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
Dogs, cats, horses-they are a few of the animals used in therapy programmes for people. Stroking and bonding with an animal opens new communication channels....
Working for a Hunt
Hunts offer a variety of work-often with accommodation....
Working Horses on Duty
Horses on duty provide a strong presence. Irish Draughts, Shires, and crossbreeds have big bone to carry weight and calm natures to cope with their duties....