Caucasian shepherd dogs are an essential part of bear hunting teams, and their courage and loyalty make them perfect partners ...

In pairs or packs, Karelian Bear Dogs are trained to hunt bears, with the dogs’ role being to distract and corner the bear while the human hunter moves in for the kill. These dogs are regarded ...

They turned to Karelian bear dogs Rio and Soledad and their expert handler, Nils Pedersen, of Fairbanks.

Her 5-year-old daughter, Lela, can immediately detect bears in the vicinity. Both are Karelian bear dogs, a breed that helps keep bears away from humans. They are working in the Nagano Prefecture ...