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ODD JOBSFOR DOGSMeet the clever canines who are more than just pets…6 Top Dog Film Festival
You’ve heard of police dogs and sniffer dogs,but how about a seagull patrol dog, or apooch who works as an estate agent model?These are just some of the positions held by ourfour-legged friends in Odd Jobs for Dogs.“To do something with a sense of purpose canbe really helpful for a dog, especially a workingbreed,” says Xavier Diekman, who works withRasy the seagull patrol dog. “Giving Rasy a tasklike this improves her quality of life.”Two-year-old Rasy’s job description is to keepthe promenades around Sydney Opera Housefree from seagulls, so diners at the waterfront’spicturesque bars and cafes can enjoy a pleasantlunch without being mobbed by the pesky birds.In reality this means she gets to walk in the freshair, chase seagulls and have lots of fuss fromgrateful patrons – what more could a dog want?“Rasy gets paid in the way that dogs like best,which is treats, cuddles and lots of affection,”says Xavier. “She’s a bit of a celebrity here.”From chasing away birds to protecting them,another star of the film is Hoki, a protectedspecies dog. Along the backcountry rivers ofNew Zealand, the springer spaniel / bordercollie cross uses her keen sense of smell to findendangered ducks, which helps conservationistsmonitor whether schemes to protect the birdsare working.“If you’ve got a dog you can get a more accuratepicture of what the duck population is doing,”says Hoki’s owner Paul van Klink. “The ducksshe sometimes finds – it’s quite incredible whereshe can smell them from.“Once she’s found a bird she watches it fora bit, but then yawns and wants to carry on,”continues Paul. “She’s got a work ethic like noother – she loves going out there and gets veryexcited when she knows she’s going to work.”Also starring in the film is Teddy, who’s trainingto be an actor, and Tiffany, a shih tzu / cavaliercross, who uses her adorable looks to help sellhouses. And these wide-ranging roles for ourfour-legged friends have one thing in common– job satisfaction is high!3 more incredible jobs for dogs• Skydiving: The Colombian Air Force hastrained sniffer dogs to skydive, so theycan come on missions in the most remoteregions• Reindeer herding: In Finland, the Lapponianherder is a result of a female wolf / maledog hybridisation for herding and guardingreindeer• Lobster fishing: In Florida, fisherman AlexSchulze has taught his labrador Lila to diveand retrieve lobsters from the ocean floorTOP DOG FILM FESTIVAL TOUR - EDITION 2
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