Dogs with Jobs

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From the creators of the upcoming thirteen-part television series Dogs with Jobs, this beautifully illustrated volume offers a delightful portrayal of the world’s amazing working dogs, who accomplish incredible tasks in ways humans never could. Award-winning author Merrily Weisbord and veterinarian Kim Kachanoff (a mother-daughter team) profile the vital, heartwarming lives of these remarkable creatures in this ultimate treasure trove for dog lovers everywhere. Brimming with color and black-and-white photos, Dogs With Jobs tells the true stories of those who rescue, detect, entertain, herd, protect, and serve for a living — including lt;ul TYPE=DISCgt; lt;ligt;Star — the Black Lab arson dog who sniffs out fire-starting chemicals better than any known detection equipment lt;ligt;Yanka and King — a German Shepherd team that clears Bosnian land mines 100 times faster than any human lt;ligt;Honey Hurricane — a Cocker Spaniel who coaxes nursing-home patients to smile and laugh again lt;ligt;Elmer — an Alaskan Husky who leads the team in Alaska’s famous sled dog race, the Iditarod lt;ligt;Snooper — the eco-Beagle who locates infestations of wood-destroying termites lt;/ulgt; …and many more. From exotic locales around the globe to our everyday homes and workplaces, get to know the wonder dogs who track and capture fugitives * sense the warning signs of epileptic seizures in their owners * rescue earthquake victims * dive from water-rescue helicopters * assist the physically disabled * compete internationally *locate missing pets *safeguard forests and endangered species and more. You will be amazed by the brave, dedicated, and loving acts of these astounding Dogs With Jobs.

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