Dogs who work The canines we cannot live without

Valeria Aloise

Book - 2023

"Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those who are sick. Dogs Who Work is about all the important jobs that real dogs do every day. Along the way, you'll meet the breeds that excel in certain skills, from guarding priceless paintings or assisting police or gathering tennis balls! You'll even meet the mythological dogs who could fly or bring back the dead, and the famous dog who was elected mayor. This lavishly-illustrated book is a great introduction to all the dogs we love--and cannot live without"--Back cover.

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Subjects
Genres
Informational works
Published
Lausanne, Switzerland : HELVETIQ 2023.
Language
English
French
Main Author
Valeria Aloise (author)
Other Authors
Margot Tissot (illustrator), Jeffrey K. Butt (translator)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
104 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN
9783907293713
  • Dogs who work. Really?
  • Dogs and humans: one dog-gone story!
  • Which breeds make the most popular working dogs?
  • Jobs you know
  • What makes the working dog our best pal?
  • Jobs you might not know
  • Why do working dogs wear special clothing?
  • Unusual jobs
  • What can working dogs be trained to do?
  • Forgotten jobs
  • How do working dogs stay motivated?
  • Mythical jobs
  • What are the life stages of a working dog?
  • Famous working dogs
  • List of breeds.
Review by Kirkus Book Review

Dogs perform work with humans in an impressive variety of ways. Several characteristics of dogs--including their strong senses of smell and hearing, strength, steadfastness, and loyalty--make them particularly adapted to working alongside humans in solving problems or providing protection. This fascinating account starts with a look at the traits of six popular working-dog breeds (German and Australian shepherds, Labrador and golden retrievers, Malinois, husky). Gentle, straightforward spot and full-page illustrations, pleasant and welcoming, create a classic look that will last longer than photographs might. Humans pictured are mostly light-skinned, though some people of color appear. The clear, simple, colorful layout and succinct text in this Swiss import, translated from French, offer capsule descriptions of dogs who herd, pull sleds, guard, guide, hunt, rescue, and assist police, followed by slightly less familiar dog jobs: water rescue, truffle hunting (important character trait: This dog "resists temptation" to eat its finds), medical response and therapy, protection from domestic violence (in a program in Spain), and detection of cancer, water leaks, pests, and fire accelerants. Unusual jobs include dogs serving as mayors and retrieving balls for tennis matches. Skills, special vests and equipment, rewards and motivation, and a career trajectory (from puppyhood to retirement) are outlined. Information on working dogs throughout history, mythical canines (Aralezes in Armenian lore, Cerberus from Greek mythology, for instance), and a few famous dogs fill out this comprehensive introduction. Engaging and appealing for anyone with an interest in canines. (index) (Nonfiction. 8-12) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.