A dog's purpose can extend beyond a companionship role as man's best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility. This fascinating documentary series explores the history, training and duties of working dogs and the integral role they serve to assist mankind. This series follows the dogs through 7 episodes: 1. Wolves become dogs; 2. Dogs move into the stage and stadium; 3. Herding and mushing; 4. The nose will get the job done; 5. Police and military; 6. Dogs helping people live normal lives; 7. Protection and companion.
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