working dogs

Individual stories of working dogs and their handlers help explore the larger meaning of working dogs and the impact they have on society.

Discusses dogs that are trained to use their scenting ability to locate drugs, explosives, missing persons, agricultural products, or other substances. Includes a directory of search-and-rescue dog organizations.

Discusses the evolution of dogs, the acuteness of their senses, their ability to learn new tasks, and the many ways that they are helpful to humans, such as serving as helpers for disabled persons and working as police dogs.

Ben, a therapy dog, tells about his work at the library and nursing home.

Contains inspiring, true accounts showing how dogs help the handicapped and aid society.

Describes how Lady the therapy dog helps nurse Kathy do good things for people everyday. Presented in simple text with illustrations.

Presents a children's book for early readers about Boone, who works as a search and rescue dog in Pennsylvania.

Describes the work of Kizzy, a Reading Education Assistance Dog (R.E.A.D.) in New York, as he visits children and adults practicing their reading and speaking skills. Presented in simple text with illustrations.

"Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic dogs. Helps readers decide if a pet dog is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet dog"--Provided by publisher.

This book, divided into lifesavers, protectors, helper dogs, detectors, and explorers, describes the many ways that dogs can be heroes, from saving lives to helping around the house.