Retrievers, pointers, spaniels, and setters were all bred to partner closely with hunters. Working breeds like the Bernese Mountain Dog and Siberian Husky were built for serious physical labor. This lesson unpacks what both groups were designed to do and how that legacy shapes their energy and temperament today.

You will get practical tips for channeling those drives into activities your dog can do with you, even if the closest thing to a hunt is a game of fetch at the park.