The women in the prison who trained the helper dogs spoke of their bonds with their dogs, especially trust. They indicated that they could trust dogs more easily than they could trust people. Different breeds of dogs are more suited than others for special tasks. However, many dogs can easily learn to respond to their masters' needs. The relationship between dogs and humans are sometimes quite complex.
Dogs are perceptive to the subtle emotions of humans.
Discuss how this affected the attitude of dogs to people of races other than their masters in apartheid South Africa. Extended Activities Research stories of dogs as heroes and helpers, then write an essay discussing the ways in which dogs have enriched people's lives in this special manner. All rights reserved.