Dogs Who Serve

Author: Lisa Rogak
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466892544
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Military Working Dogs have played a vital role in the United States armed forces throughout history. This book is a celebration of their contributions to our nation. In Dogs Who Serve, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Rogak profiles these heroic dogs and their handlers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and even the Coast Guard. She chronicles their path to service, from puppyhood to training, then through their career in the field and on to retirement and adoption. And she showcases them in vivid, full-color photographs that capture the devotion and respect that these amazing canines, their devoted handlers, and fellow soldiers share for one another. A tribute to America's Military Working Dogs, as well as others serving around the globe, Dogs Who Serve is a heartwarming collection for dog lovers everywhere.

Soldier Dogs

Author: Maria Goodavage
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0451414365
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
A leading reporter offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them. People all over the world have been riveted by the story of Cairo, the Belgian Malinois who was a part of the Navy SEAL team that led the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. A dog's natural intelligence, physical abilities, and pure loyalty contribute more to our military efforts than ever before. You don't have to be a dog lover to be fascinated by the idea that a dog-the cousin of that furry guy begging for scraps under your table-could be one of the heroes who helped execute the most vital and high-tech military mission of the new millennium. Now Maria Goodavage, editor and featured writer for one of the world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, retirement, and adoption into the families of fallen soldiers, Goodavage talks to leading dog-cognition experts about why dogs like nothing more than to be on a mission with a handler they trust, no matter how deadly the IEDs they are sniffing, nor how far they must parachute or rappel from aircraft into enemy territory. "Military working dogs live for love and praise from their handlers," says Ron Aiello, president of the United States War Dogs Association and a former marine scout dog handler. "The work is all a big game, and then they get that pet, that praise. They would do anything for their handler." This is an unprecedented window into the world of these adventurous, loving warriors.

Secret Service Dogs

Author: Maria Goodavage
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101984732
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
US members of state are protected by service dogs and their handlers. Secret Service Dogs shines a spotlight on some of these canine heroes, from Hurricane, a Belgian Malinois with four titanium teeth, to Roadee, a little terrier mix with a big attitude. It's a must-read for dog lovers and anyone who wants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most captivating programs of the United States Secret Service.

War Dogs

Author: Rebecca Frankel
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 9781250075079
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
*A New York Times bestseller* A compelling look at the important role that dogs have played in America's most recent military conflicts, replete with the touching stories of individual dogs and their handlers/soldiers Under the cover of night, deep in the desert of Afghanistan, a US Army handler led a Special Forces patrol with his military working dog. Without warning an insurgent popped up, his weapon raised. At the handler's command, the dog charged their attacker. There was the flash of steel, the blur of fur, and the sound of a single shot; the handler watched his dog take a bullet. During the weeks it would take the dog to heal, the handler never left its side. The dog had saved his life. Loyal and courageous, dogs are truly man's best friend on the battlefield. While the soldiers may not always feel comfortable calling the bond they form love, the emotions involved are strong and complicated. In War Dogs, Rebecca Frankel offers a riveting mix of on-the-ground reporting, her own hands-on experiences in the military working dog world, and a look at the science of dogs' special abilities--from their amazing noses and powerful jaws to their enormous sensitivity to the emotions of their human companions. The history of dogs in the US military is long and rich, from the spirit-lifting mascots of the Civil War to the dogs still leading patrols hunting for IEDs today. Frankel not only interviewed handlers who deployed with dogs in wars from Vietnam to Iraq, but top military commanders, K-9 program managers, combat-trained therapists who brought dogs into war zones as part of a preemptive measure to stave off PTSD, and veterinary technicians stationed in Bagram. She makes a passionate case for maintaining a robust war-dog force. In a post-9/11 world rife with terrorist threats, nothing is more effective than a bomb-sniffing dog and his handler. With a compelling cast of humans and animals, this moving book is a must read for all dog lovers--military and otherwise.

Our Service Dogs

Author: Amber Diane Hill
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578868318
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
There are so many amazing dogs doing important jobs! Come with Kaylee and her service dog, Riley, as we meet 8 other kids and their service dogs. Kaylee, Riley, and all of their friends in this book are based on real-life kids who use service dogs to help them navigate life with a disability. In this book you will learn about the different ways service dogs are helping kids with many different disabilities. You will also learn what you should do when you see a service dog. This engaging, inclusive, educational read will help kids better understand the work service dogs do and how to act when they encounter one. We love our service dogs, and we hope you do too!

Service Dogs

Author: Tom Coleman
Publisher: Pawsitivity Press
ISBN: 0998546429
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 497

Book Description
How unwanted dogs are rescued and then trained as service dogs to help people with disabilities. WINNER--2016 Midwest Book Award. All proceeds will go to the 501(c)(3) charity, Pawsitivity Service Dogs. "Simply astonishing in its volume, information, approach-ability, readability, transparency, experienced voice, helpfulness/usefulness and honesty. It's inspirational, as well as competent, realistic, transparent, practical'. Its tone is forthright but kind."--Dr. Beth Rausch, DVM, University of Wisconsin, River Falls "Our service dog is better than any medication. She has not just helped my daughter but the whole family. Millie is the best, most loving and loyal companion for my daughter. Tom and Julie of Pawsitivity are the kind of people that really care and just keep giving. I can not say thank you enough."--James Artisensi, father of a child with a Pawsitivity service dog

Military Dogs

Author: Frances E. Ruffin
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597162736
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
Describes how dogs have been and are being used in military operations, including the Vietnam War, World War II, and at military installations around the world.

Helping Paws

Author: Melinda Luke
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780606249638
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
Describes some of the jobs performed by working dogs.

A Service Dog Life

Author: Kimberly Kiely
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546202579
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 62

Book Description
This book will become a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and educators for the future development of the ADA culture. Educational materials do not provide necessary information to educate people, especially young children, the importance and great abilities service animals provide their handlers. New vocabulary is introduced, and dog commands are typed in capital letters to guide the reader in the necessity of one-word commands for a service animal. I wrote this book based on the fact that after becoming permanently disabled, I needed a service dog. I was trying to find books to introduce the idea to my family and especially my young son. There were not a lot of books available to explain the situation of bringing a service dog into a home to help with disabilities. I further became aware that there were even less materials available that mentioned any aid beyond using a wheelchair or being blind. Where were the books to explain to people and their children the need for service animals for people that can be visually and not visually seen as having a disability? Therefore, it led me to believe that I should write a book that shows that there are many needs for service dogs and service animals for many different people. Service dogs and service animals serve a great purpose to many individuals for many different reasons.

Training Your Own Service Dog

Author: Megan Brooks Cdt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781677510788
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Introducing the Second Edition of Training your Own Service Dog: The Complete Guide Series! You will not find a more COMPLETE and COMPREHENSIVE collection of valuable information covering a wider range of topics on owner training an assistance dog! Volume I is PACKED FULL of updated content, including several chapters of BRAND NEW MATERIAL to get you well on your way to the impeccably trained Service Dog Team you envision. Volume I is designed to be used with ANY AND ALL OF THE TITLES IN THE SERIES Topics covered in Volume I include: Options on where to obtain a service dog and how to screen and evaluate potential candidates Step-by-step blueprint for more than 25 foundation behaviors and commands just to get started! Training the "Mega Learn" way- No gimmicks or fads, just the same science we already know explained in smart and simple terms How to be ready in 2 weeks or less for public access work when you follow the program Current ADA laws included, directly from the source How to confidently glide through access challenges, educate the uninformed, pave the way for future service dog teams and get what you want How to file a DOJ (Title II or Title III) complaint and get results fast! Ensure you are well informed on laws regarding Emotional Support Animals (ESA), Therapy Dogs (TD), Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD) and Service Dogs (SD). Learn the crucial differences of the service dog types under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Fair Housing Act (FHA), The Aircraft Association Act (ACAA), The Department of Transportation (DOT) and The US Department of Justice (DOJ) How to locate and screen an experienced canine professional to help mentor you Free Access to Youtube links of training videos PDF Files of printable law cards, journaling material, handouts and more! Opportunities to participate in the production of Volume IV and beyond Volume I is just the beginning! Click and download Volume I right now to have access to the most complete database of service dog knowledge available! Volume II: Training your own Service Dog: The Complete Guide Series WORKBOOK is a structured 28-day training plan to put what you are learning into action in an easy to comprehend and organized fashion. The workbook is designed to be used IN CONJUNCTION WITH VOLUME I and includes: Daily lesson plans and journaling space Creating daily and weekly goals Targeting challenges Actually achieving progress right before your eyes! Volume III: Training your own Service Dog: The Complete Guide Series Raising a Service Dog Puppy is a complete guide to starting from scratch: Testing /selection of potential breeders/ puppies A complete guide to your puppy's first year Socialization and leadership! COMING SOON! Volume IV: Advanced Obedience and Task Training Using the Mega Learning Method Continue into advanced obedience and training tasks for your Service Dog with step blueprints of behaviors such as: Under Perfect public etiquette Pass/Swing finishes and more! Use foundation behaviors learned in Volume I to teach tasks such as: Brace Open/close doors, drawers, cupboards etc. Push buttons conquer light switches and more!Training specialty tasks for various disabilities, including, but not limited to: Scent training (I.e. blood sugar changes) Seizure Response/alert "Got Your 6" (for Veterans who suffer PTSD) The Tether/Anchor (for Autistic kids) Deep Pressure Therapy Hearing alert training and more! YOU ALREADY KNOW THE RESOURCES AND COMPILED DATA IS WHAT YOUR SERVICE DOG TEAM NEEDS! SO CLICK TO DOWNLOAD NOW!