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Books in Working Dogs series

  • Police Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the use of dogs in law enforcement, the breeds suitable for such work, and the methods of training.
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  • Helping Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the use of dogs in therapy and as aides for the handicapped, the breeds suitable for such work, and training.
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  • Pulling Dogs

    Kristen Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the use of dogs to pull sleds and carts, sled dog racing, the breeds suitable for such work, and the methods of training.
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  • Herding Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Discusses the use of dogs in herding animals, the breeds suitable for such work, and training methods.
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  • Helping Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Helping dogs do just thatthey help us do many things that we might need assistance with, including opening doors, turning lights on and off, and pushing wheelchairs. They visit hospitals, guide the blind, and give comfort. Readers will learn the difference between service dogs and therapy dogs, exploring the ways each is trained and the work they do. Detailed photographs show the many breeds of helping dogs that make life easier for people in need.
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  • K-9 Police Dogs

    Mari Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    Chasing criminals and sniffing out bombs is all in a day’s work for these four-legged crime fighters. Learn what it takes to be a K-9 police dog.
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  • Police Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    It takes a special kind of dog to help police officers do their work. It must be loyal, strong, and smart. This book teaches readers about the different kinds of dogs that work with police officers and the kinds of important work that they do. The roles that trainers and handlers play are also explored.
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  • Therapy Dogs

    Kimberly Marie Hutmacher

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    Visiting hospital patients and going to schools is all in a day’s work for these friendly dogs. Learn all about what it takes to be a therapy dog.
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  • Assistance Dogs

    Mari Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    Turning on lights and picking up car keys is all in a day’s work for these four-legged helpers. Learn what it takes to be an assistance dog.
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  • Search and Rescue Dogs

    Mari Schuh, Gail Saunders-Smith

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    Sniffing out people hurt in a disaster is all in a day’s work for these four-legged heroes. Learn what it takes to be a search and rescue dog.
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  • Sled Dogs

    Kimberly Marie Hutmacher

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2010)
    Racing over snow and pulling a heavy a sled is all in a day’s work for these snow dogs. Learn what it takes to be a sled dog.
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  • Herding Dogs

    Mary Ann Hoffman

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    The herd dog has an amazing jobits the boss of the rural landscape, keeping valuable livestock on the planned route while chasing away formidable and often larger predators. Readers will learn how herding dogs do their jobs, how they follow commands, and which dog breeds are natural herders. Colorful photographs show these beautiful dogs hard at work.
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