Dogs of courage stories of service dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs, and other heroic dogs from around the world
2013
Large Print
Dogs of Courage reveals the heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honor their sacrifices and reward their years of service. Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.
Item Details
ISBN: 9781410454829 (hc)
Edition: Large print ed.
Description: 339 pages : ill., photos ; 23 cm.
Other Title: Dogs of courage [large print] : the heroism and the heart of working dogs around the world
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-333).
Contents:
- Dogs of courage
- Police dogs
- Fire dogs
- Search-and-rescue dogs
- Guide, service, and assistance dogs
- Therapy dogs
- Prison dogs
- Medical-detection dogs
- Wildlife-detection and -conservation dogs
- Civilian dogs
- Celebrity dogs of courage.
Control Number: 907384
Publisher: Waterville, Me : Thorndike Press, 2013, c2012.