Guided Study Working Dogs In addition to using print material, try using the Web to research your topic. Use search engines like Yahoo (http://www.yahoo.com) or Alta Vista (http://www.altavista.digital.com). Use these dog-centric sites that your teacher has bookmarked to answer the questions below. Nature: Extraordinary Dogs (http://www.thirteen.org/extraordinarydogs/index.html) wNetStation's Web companion to Nature's episode EXTRAORDINARY DOGS features clips from the program and amazing facts about dogs. WorldWide Canine (http://www.worldwidecanine.com) This site has information on a variety of working dogs, including police patrol dogs, tracking dogs, and personal protection dogs. Canine Companions for Independence (http://www.caninecompanions.org/) This site is dedicated to dogs enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. Penny's Place (http://penny.myriad.net/) This site follows the life of a guide dog from infancy to maturity. Dalmatians (http://www.sparky.org/dalmatian/index.htm) This fun site is dedicated to the firemen's favorite spotted dog, and has a student gallery. CIA's Canine Corps (http://www.odci.gov/cia/ciakids/dogs/index.html) Learn about how the CIA trains dogs at this site. WorkingDog Web (http://www.workingdogweb.com/) This site has everything you need to know about dogs and then some. A special section has links and resources just for kids. 1. What breeds are most suitable for the community service you are studying? 2. Are all dogs of these breeds suitable for service? 3. What special traits, both mental and physical, have these dogs been bred to have? 4. How do the keen senses of dogs aid them in job performance? 5. Describe the training these dogs receive before working in the community. 6. What special skills must the dog learn that are unique to his/her type of work? 7. Is there a myth attached to the breed of dog you're studying? For example, how did Dalmatians become known as firehouse dogs?