That there is such specialty as cynology, know many. But at the same time have a weak idea, than the dog handler is engaged. Of course, in a general view its activity can be defined as training of dogs. But dog handlers have a set of specializations and depending on it, they can be engaged in both studying psychology of four-footed pets, and their food, and preparation for service in bodies, etc.
What the dog handler - the general aspects of professional activity is engaged in
Before looking for the answer to a question, than the person the dog handler is engaged, useful will be to learn that he means this word. It consists of two parts: cinema and log. The name of specialty comes from the word cynology having the Greek origin and meaning science about dogs (кинос - a dog, Lagos - knowledge, knowledge, science). Therefore, the dog handler is a person who works with dogs.
To use natural data and instincts of a dog for needs of the person – here for what the profession the dog handler was created. What such expert is engaged in, depends on specific goals. For example, he can carry out the livestock specialist's duties – to breed animals of a certain breed with the set physical and psychological characteristics. If the dog handler works in specialized department of the Department of Internal Affairs, at customs, in frontier service, then generally he is engaged in their training. If the place of work nursery of young growth – that the tutor's part is assigned to the dog handler. Besides, similar experts are demanded also at the civilian population, many get houses of combative or just big dogs, and then do not know how to cope with them.
The special area of work of the dog handler can be considered training of dogs - guides. They help blind people to move freely on the street. In fact, it is the real four-footed partner who only cannot talk. And still dog handlers train dogs who are used for the help to people with psychological problems. Four-footed doctors help to calm down, reduce stress, to get rid of disturbing states, neurosises, etc.
What people of a profession the dog handler depending on specialization are engaged in?
Work with dogs as it was already noted above, can be carried out in several directions. And the person cannot cope with all capacity of duties of one. For this reason dog handlers have different specializations within which they give preference to any given type of activity.
What people whose profession is called the dog handler, depending on a profile are engaged in:
- the instructor – is engaged in education and training of dogs, preparation them to different types of activity (service in police, on border, the help to visually impaired people, etc.);
- the assistant to the instructor – he is called still the person involved, these people serve as target for working off of combative skills of dogs, for example, when the skill of detention of the malefactor is fulfilled;
- the expert is a theoretical direction, such expert has to know everything about breeds of dog, standards, the corresponding traits of character, the history of emergence and selection;
- the fitness trainer – is engaged in development of special complexes of physical exercises and creation of programs of trainings;
- the expert-hendler – trains pets for professional exhibitions;
- the nutritionist – is engaged in drawing up a diet, development of diets, updating of the menu in case of excess or insufficient weight;
- the zoopsychologist – helps owners to understand better the canine friends, defines the reasons of problems in behavior, helps to eliminate them.