Emert, Phyllis Raybin

Focuses on the roles women played in the Civil War, drawing from their own words as recorded in journals and diaries.

Examines the history, training, uses, and breeds of search and rescue dogs and discusses such organizations as the National Police Bloodhound Association and the American Rescue Dog Association.

Discusses the history of sled dogs, the characteristics of various sled dog breeds, how they are trained, and the different types of races in which they participate. Includes a glossary of terms.

Discusses the use of dogs in military campaigns throughout history describing the breeds most often used and how they are trained.

Describes the selection and training of guide dogs and how they are paired with a blind person.

Discusses the use of dogs in law enforcement throughout history, the breeds suitable for such work, and methods of training the dogs.