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An introduction to dogs discusses different breeds, their size, strong senses, and behaviors including working dogs that help people by performing such important tasks as search and rescue missions, autism assistance, and sheep and cattle herding.

"While reporting on a Tijuana animal shelter, journalist Bettina Blazak falls in love with one of her story's subjects-an adorable Mexican street dog who is being treated for a mysterious gunshot wound. Bettina impulsively adopts the dog, who she names Felix after the veterinarian who saved him. In investigating Felix's past, Bettina discovers that his life is nothing like what she assumed. For one thing, he's not a Mexican street dog at all. A former...

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the Old English sheepdog. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the Old English sheepdog breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these focused herding dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

"The heartwarming story of the man-and-dog team behind the United Kingdom Pet Detective Agency. Colin, in need of a new lease on life, rescues Molly the dog, and Molly in turn rescues many more beloved lost pets. Trained by the top canine behavioral experts at Medical Detection Dogs, Molly can find missing cats-who are uniquely skilled at eluding humans-by detecting a unique scent signature, and she has been wildly successful. The work is not always...

"Story time goes to the dogs when Ella Mentry School gets a therapy dog to help kids with their reading skills"-- Provided by publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."-- Provided by publisher.

Sammy, a golden retriever, becomes a guide dog for Jessie, a college freshman who is blind, and constantly watches their big-city surroundings to keep her safe. Includes back matter about the breed and the role of the working dog.

Ranger, a golden retriever, could have been a great search-and-rescue-dog except for the squirrels--but one day he unearths a mysterious box and finds himself transported back to the year 1850 where his faithful service is really needed by a family traveling west along the Oregon Trail.

"Dogs and humans go back a long way – thousands of years, to be precise! As humans evolved, dogs did too, and we got to know, trust and understand each other instinctively. Whether they helped to protect us from danger, or sniffed out new routes to faraway places, dogs have been by our side throughout history. In the modern world there are all kinds of dogs: some dogs are working dogs, and help us with herding, hunting or rescuing. And some dogs...

Toby, an unusually calm beagle puppy, finds his purpose when Mona and her mother adopt him and teach him to be a therapy dog at a nursing home.