| Sažetak | Proces domestikacije vuka, odnosno psa, kao prve udomaćene ţivotinje zapoĉeo je krajem zadnjeg ledenog doba. Brojni nalazi ostataka pasa u grobnicama zajedno s ljudskim ostacima, potvrĊuju da se već tada pas nalazio u blizini ĉovjeka. Ni danas se još ne zna zašto i kako se pas udomaćio. U poĉetku je imao ulogu ĉuvara, zatim je sudjelovao s ĉovjekom u lovu te sluţio kao pastirski pas. Ovĉarski psi koriste se u policiji za detekciju eksploziva i droge, ali i kao vodiĉi slijepih osoba. Psi su se koristili i u znanstvene svrhe, u odreĊenim medicinskim i brojnim drugim istraţivanjima. Danas postoji mnogo kinoloških disciplina, kao što su agility, flyball, pseći frizbi, spasilaĉki psi, mantrailing, rally obedience, nosework, lure coursing i trikovi. U odreĊenim disciplinama postoje pasmine pasa koje su se pokazale kao najbolje jer imaju dobre predispozicije. Tako se u agilitiju istiĉe pasmina graniĉarski koli, šetlandski ovĉar, hrvatski ovĉar i brojne druge, dok se u noseworku kao izuzetno dobra pasmina pokazao lagotto romagnolo. Ako pas voli trĉati zajedno s vlasnikom, tu je sportska disciplina canicross. Ukoliko vlasnik kod psa ţeli probuditi prirodne nagone, tu je i sportska radna kinologija unutar koje postoje tri discipline, a to su poslušnost, trag te obrana i napad. S porastom disciplina, raste i broj ljudi koji pokazuju interes za ovakav oblik druţenja sa svojim ljubimcima. Kinološke discipline uvelike pomaţu u odrţavanju fiziĉke kondicije, sagorijevanju viška energije, kao i u mentalnoj stimulaciji psa. TakoĊer, i ĉovjek ima mnogo prednosti u bavljenju kinološkim disciplinama, kao što je veća tjelesna aktivnost, boravak u prirodi i samim time kvalitetno provoĊenje vremena sa svojim psom. |
| Sažetak (engleski) | The domestication of the wolf, or dog, as the first domesticated animal, began at the end of the last ice age. Numerous finds of dog remains in tombs alongside human remains confirm that even then, dogs were close to humans. Even today, the reasons and methods behind the domestication of dogs still need to be fully understood. Initially, dogs served as guards, later participated in hunting activities, and served as herding dogs. Shepherd dogs are employed in police forces to detect explosives and drugs, and also serve as guide dogs for visually impaired individuals. Dogs have also been utilised for scientific purposes, including specific medical and various other research endeavours. Today, there are numerous canine disciplines, including agility, flyball, frisbee, rescue dogs, mantrailing, rally obedience, nosework, lure coursing, and tricks. Within certain disciplines, specific dog breeds have proven to excel due to their favourable predispositions. For instance, in agility, breeds such as the border collie and shetland sheepdog stand out, among many others. In the field of nosework, the lagotto romagnolo has demonstrated exceptional aptitude. If a dog enjoys running alongside its owner, the sport discipline of canicross is available. Additionally, for those interested in awakening a dog's natural instincts, there is a field of utility dogs, encompassing three disciplines: obedience, tracking and protection. The rising number of disciplines has increased interest among individuals seeking companionship with their pets. Canine disciplines play a significant role in maintaining physical fitness, expending excess energy, and providing mental stimulation for dogs. Engaging in these activities also offers numerous advantages for humans, including increased physical activity, opportunities to be in nature, and the ability to spend quality time with their beloved dogs. |
