BOOK DESCRIPTION

True Stories of Dogs and Their Handlers

With more than 40 million American households having a dog for a pet, how many people are actually aware of the contribution dogs make outside homes? This book explores the many ways in which dogs historically and currently serve humankind in the workplace, while encouraging sensitivity to the needs of working dog breeds kept as pets.

Through more than 90 interviews, the author explores the symbiotic relationship between a working dog and its handler, allowing the individual stories to shine as well as looking at the larger meaning of working dogs in our society. WORKING DOGS addresses both the positives and negatives of dog work and looks at what working dogs symbolize in the larger role of animals in society.

Some of the specific jobs investigated include Service Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, K-9 Cops, and Showbiz Dogs.

Full-color photographs convey the human/dog bond, the physical capacity of the dogs, and the essence of their work.

About the Author: Kristin Mehus-Roe is a frequent contributor to magazines such as DOG FANCY, ASPCA’s Animal Watch, Popular Dogs series, and many others. She takes a special interest in animal welfare and civil liberties. She lives in Long Beach, California, with her husband, two dogs, and cat.