Dogs
have always been considered as man’s best friend since the beginning of time. In
fact, archaeologists have found remains of dogs that are 10,000 years old.
Firstly, dogs are companions and family
to man. They are well known for their loyalty and unconditional love. Note what
President Obama chose for his daughters. President Obama got them a Portuguese
waterdog. This breed is well known for being loyal and protective.
Another instance of why dogs are man’s
best friend is dogs are invaluable to man in their work. Working dogs like the Siberian
huskies and collies pull heavy loads across tract of ice and snow. Sheep away
from danger. Similarity, without the
Anatolian shepherd, many sheep would be destroyed by wolves and feral domestic
dogs. Herding dogs are used by stockmen in sheep and cattle farms around the
word for mustering.
Furthermore, police dogs, sometimes
called K9 Units, are great assistants. They help track or immobilize possible
criminals while officers arrest or investigate the scene of crime. Some are
even specially trained for anti-terrorist units, as in Austria.
In addition, some dogs help find lost
people and animals. The St.Bernard is an example of a search dog. It was
historically used in Europe in the case of avalanches and lost travelers. Search
dogs are used in lost person searches each year and have helped save human
lives.
Thirdly, dogs help the sick and disable. These
therapy dogs visit people in hospitals and nursing homes and provide cheer and
entertainment. A wag and a lick on their hand brings a smile to the elderly in retirement facilities, the ill and
injured in hospitals.
Assistance or service dogs help people
with various disabilities in everyday tasks. A newspaper columnist. Anthony Thanasayan, in his column “Wheel Power”
has been writing about how his friend have made significant changes in his life
as a person born with disability. His dogs help him to open and shut doors,
push his wheelchair for him. Most importantly, they keep him from being
depressed.
Intelligent, loyal and loving, dogs
really do live up to their reputation as man’s best friend. Many of us would be
lost without our faithful companions.
( ~‾▿‾)~Written By Syifa~(‾▿‾~ )