Herd this one? Bear dogs!

Edmonton - Don't let their cute and cuddly looks fool you. Two puppies that just arrived in Alberta this week will soon be helping provincial Fish and Wildlife officers with a variety of duties -- including herding bears. The courageous canines, who have yet to be named, are Karelian bear dogs, a breed with a proven track record when it comes to human-bear conflicts...
Source: CalgarySun.com, 4/29/2006