As a SEAL during a combat deployment in Iraq, Mike Ritland saw a military working dog in action and instantly knew he'd found his true calling. Ritland started his own company training and supplying dogs for the SEAL teams, U.S....
Working dogs
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Author:Ritland, MichaelSummary: -
Author:Gerritsen, Resi, Haak, RuudSummary:The Belgian Malinois is an exceptional working dog used by police and military units everywhere. In this book, Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak explore the history and development of the Belgian Malinois to understand why it's one of...
- Author:Haak, Ruud, Gerritsen, ResiSummary:
Everyone who works with a Labrador Retriever or wants to start working with one should become aware of the many possibilities this breed offers. The Labrador Retriever takes a look at the origin and history of the breed, as well as its...
- Author:Haak, Ruud, Gerritsen, ResiSummary:
The German Shepherd is the most famous dog breed in the world, renowned for its loyalty, devotion and adaptability. As a working dog, the German Shepherd has distinguished itself with its even temperament and suitability for a wide...
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John Eric Carver and Shrek are a retired Navy SEAL war dog team, now living in the mountains outside of San Diego. Both man and dog thought their life was now settled, finding peace on the forty-acre ranch they had moved to. But life,...
- Author:Driscoll, SaraSummary:
The heart-pounding thriller of a series continues as FBI Special Agent Meg Jennings and her search-and-rescue K-9 companion confront the fury of nature-and the more dangerous nature of man ... In the wake of a devastating hurricane,...
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Smoky the brave : how a feisty Yorkshire terrier mascot became a comrade-in-arms during World War IIAuthor:Lewis, DamienSummary:Damien Lewis tells the extraordinary true story of the smallest and arguably bravest dog of World War II. Among many other feats, this tiny trooper with eight battle stars to her name once ran a vital communications cable through a...
- Author:George, JoanneSummary:
Smiley, a most remarkable Golden Retriever, was born without eyes. He was rescued from a puppy mill and has become a superb therapy dog, providing therapy to people all over the world through social media and television. This is his...
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Author:Orlean, SusanSummary:Rin-Tin-Tin was discovered on a WWI battlefield in 1918. The adorable German shepherd went on to star in several movies throughout the 1920s and 30s. Eventually, his legacy was cemented in a popular 1950s television program.
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Author:Willems Snopek, RoxanneSummary:These are tales about people who turned around the lives of their dogs, and dogs who turned around the lives of their people. A retired greyhound named Blaster learns about life beyond the racetrack. Jovi, a fearful border collie,...
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Author:Bulanda, SusanSummary:Veteran search and rescue (SAR) dog handler and trainer Susan Bulanda shares the secrets of building an effective, positive obedience training program. The training methods are ideal for the working dog, a dog that must think on his own...
- Author:Prins, Simon, Haak, Ruud, Gerritsen, ResiSummary:
Enhance your K9's detection capabilities and unlock the power of its nose with scent and odor line-up training Learn how to: Master the basics of detector dog training Train dogs in scent identification line-ups and odor...
- Author:Peters, Stephanie TrueSummary:
In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters, all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a...
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Author:Willems Snopek, RoxanneSummary:From small mixed-breed pets to devoted work partners performing life-saving duties, dogs are remarkable and versatile creatures, and they enrich our lives immeasurably. Roxanne Willems Snopek shares 11 moving stories that illustrate the...
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Most pets' main job is to provide companionship to their human companions. But many dogs have other, very important jobs as well. Dogs' keen sense of smell, their intelligence and willingness to learn and their strong dispositions make...
- Author:Pirk, WendySummary:
They are four-legged, furry, and possibly a little drooly, but you'll be happy to know dogs in action are on the job when things get rough! From sniffing out bombs or chasing down criminals to finding lost people, these working...
