working dogs

Real-life stories explain how a border collie gathers sheep into a pen, well-trained dogs learn to track deer, a little dachshund forces a rabbit to run in a specific direction, and a scrappy Australian cattle dog herds a 1,000-pound bull.

Profiles twenty-three dogs whose jobs include search, rescue, and detection; herding; performance; sledding; service; and ecosystem protection.

Contains simple text and color photographs illustrating the traits, training, and duties of assistance dogs. Includes a glossary of terms and sources of more information.

Describes a number of canine medical detectives discussing how various dogs are trained to detect certain types of cancer or know when their owners are having a diabetic or epileptic seizure.

Every day, a small white dog goes to the hospital to visit sick children and help them recover.

Eco dogs assist scientists in the field. The dogs' detection work helps protect habitats and endangered animals, including turtles, whales, and cheetahs.

As American troops are being pulled out of Vietnam, young soldier Chuck goes AWOL when he learns that the Army intends to euthanize his companion, military working dog Ajax.

Jack and Annie track down facts about service dogs, St. Bernard rescue dogs, famous war dogs, and other canine heroes.

Simple text and color photographs illustrate the traits, training, and duties of therapy dogs.

Simple text and photographs describe the traits, training, and duties of K-9 police dogs.