Dogs of Courage: Stories of Service Dogs, Police Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Other Heroic Dogs from Around the World

Dogs of Courage: Stories of Service Dogs, Police Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Other Heroic Dogs from Around the World

by Lisa Rogak (Author)

Synopsis

Dogs don't just make lovable pets. They also work at an incredible number of jobs, helping humans in countless ways. From working with search-and-rescue teams to find missing persons to helping patients recover from injuries, Lisa Rogak covers the many ways in which dogs are an essential part of our world. And she tells the surprising stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners - and even each other. Dogs of Courage reveals the heart-warming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honour their sacrifices and reward their years of service. Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 272
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: St Martin's Griffin
Published: 13 Nov 2012

ISBN 10: 1250021766
ISBN 13: 9781250021762

Media Reviews
Praise for Dogs of Courage

A celebration of the many ways service dogs help humans. ... Will give dog enthusiasts plenty of reinforcement for the assertion that dogs are man's best friend.

-- Kirkus Reviews


Praise for Dogs of Courage

A celebration of the many ways service dogs help humans. ... Will give dog enthusiasts plenty of reinforcement for the assertion that dogs are man's best friend.

-- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Dogs of War

A book that will fascinate dog lovers and lovers of the military...It's inspiring and beautifully written.

-- The Examiner

The Dogs of War documents the real-life valor of canine warriors. Rogak is to be commeded for the book's encyclopedic scope and rich historical detail.

-- The Washington Post

Canine heroism is eloquently celebrated in Lisa Rogak's The Dogs of War .

-- Hudson Valley News
Praise for Dogs of Courage This is the perfect stocking-stuffer for the dog lover on your list. -- Hudson Valley News A celebration of the many ways service dogs help humans. ... Will give dog enthusiasts plenty of reinforcement for the assertion that dogs are man's best friend. -- Kirkus Reviews Lisa Rogak delivers another excellent book! ... If you're looking for a book full of feel-good stories - look no further. Rogak will warm your heart with her numerous 'tails' of canine heroism. -- The Examiner Dogs do much more than just be our 'best friend, ' and this book illustrates the many ways they help to make our lives easier and better. -- The Post-Journal Rogak takes the reader through story after story of remarkable and inspirational canines. ... This book is a great read for anyone but especially for dog lovers.

--Petside.com, Best of 2012 selection

Dogs of Courage shows you just how special our canine friends are, how and why they do what they do, and how deep their unconditional love and loyalty can go.

-- Pup Culture Praise for Dogs of War A book that will fascinate dog lovers and lovers of the military...It's inspiring and beautifully written. -- The Examiner The Dogs of War documents the real-life valor of canine warriors. Rogak is to be commeded for the book's encyclopedic scope and rich historical detail. -- The Washington Post Canine heroism is eloquently celebrated in Lisa Rogak's The Dogs of War. -- Hudson Valley News


This is the perfect stocking-stuffer for the dog lover on your list. Hudson Valley News

A celebration of the many ways service dogs help humans. Will give dog enthusiasts plenty of reinforcement for the assertion that dogs are man's best friend. Kirkus Reviews

Lisa Rogak delivers another excellent book! If you're looking for a book full of feel-good stories look no further. Rogak will warm your heart with her numerous tails' of canine heroism. The Examiner

Dogs do much more than just be our best friend, ' and this book illustrates the many ways they help to make our lives easier and better. The Post-Journal

Rogak takes the reader through story after story of remarkable and inspirational canines. This book is a great read for anyone but especially for dog lovers. Pup Culture

Dogs of Courage shows you just how special our canine friends are, how and why they do what they do, and how deep their unconditional love and loyalty can go. Pup Culture


This is the perfect stocking-stuffer for the dog lover on your list. --Hudson Valley News

A celebration of the many ways service dogs help humans. ... Will give dog enthusiasts plenty of reinforcement for the assertion that dogs are man's best friend. --Kirkus Reviews

Lisa Rogak delivers another excellent book! ... If you're looking for a book full of feel-good stories - look no further. Rogak will warm your heart with her numerous 'tails' of canine heroism. --The Examiner

Dogs do much more than just be our 'best friend, ' and this book illustrates the many ways they help to make our lives easier and better. --The Post-Journal

Rogak takes the reader through story after story of remarkable and inspirational canines. ... This book is a great read for anyone but especially for dog lovers. --Pup Culture

Dogs of Courage shows you just how special our canine friends are, how and why they do what they do, and how deep their unconditional love and loyalty can go. --Pup Culture

Author Bio

LISA ROGAK is author of The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs as well as the Edgar- and Anthony-nominated Haunted Heart: The Life and Times of Stephen King and editor of The New York Times-bestselling Barack Obama in His Own Words.