The textbook outlines the basics with a practical bias, issues of anatomy, physiology, exterior of dogs, the principles of general training and the basics of special training techniques for service dogs (shepherd, guard, guard, guard, guard, etc.), dog feeding issues, as well as a description of some diseases of dogs, their prevention and treatment. Breeding and breeding issues are covered separately. The textbook is recommended for students of the specialty "Technology for the production of livestock products."