How do labrador retrievers help people?

Answer 1

Labrador Retrievers are one most the most common breed for assistance dogs, so they helped lots of people in need, such as blind or disabled people. Also, the Labrador Retriever can be trained to be a police dog, search and rescue dog or a therapy dog who brings companionship to people who need love. One thing for sure, the Labrador Retriever is eager to please, and they want to be helpful to their owners!

Answer 2

Labrador Retrievers originate from Newfoundland and are named after the Labrador Sea because the name Newfoundland was already taken (another dog breed). Labrador Retrievers were bred to retrieve sunken nets and shot game. Their webbed paws and waterproof coat are some tools that help them keep warm and swim well. So, if you have a lab, chances are it will love to fetch like my lab.

Answer 3

A number of service dog programs use rescue dogs as their stock. Usually for hearing dogs or medical alert. Very few of the available rescue dogs have the temperament needed for service dog work.

Rescue dogs usually come from shelters where they were unwanted pets.

By getting a rescue dog you help reduce the animal over population and prevent more dogs from going to the shelters.

Most guide dog and large service dog programs use breeders to create their ideal dog. This has the benefit have knowing the genetic makeup and disposition of the dog.