Synopses & Reviews
A celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day
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 heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honor 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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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 mans best friend.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Review
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 mans 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 teh 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
About the Author
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.