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Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follow a group of four-legged forces to be reckoned with in today's workplace. Their work is challenging, stressful, and often dangerous, but for the thousands of highly trained working dogs that clock in for duty each morning, it's all in a day's work. Heads to the office with these extraordinary canines and their human partners on jobs that push the limits of their skills. Episodes include Canine MD, Border Hounds, and New York Police.
Author
Series
My weirder school volume 11
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Story time goes to the dogs when Ella Mentry School gets a therapy dog to help kids with their reading skills--
4) Working dogs
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Saint Bernards were once used to rescue people lost in the mountains! They are one of many breeds included in the American Kennel Clubs working dog group. This book explores the working groups history and breeds, introducing why the dogs were bred and what traits tie them together. Special features include a list of top breeds, a breed size comparison, and a champion dog profile. Four two-page profiles offer more details about some of the groups most...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jax, a Great Pyrenees, tells of a night when, after the lead livestock guardian dog is injured by a coyote, he must take charge of protecting the flock aided only by a young pup. Includes facts about Great Pyrenees and the role of the working dog.
6) The rescue
Author
Publisher
Forge, Tor Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
339 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Rescue is a gripping thriller that explores the strength of the human-animal bond and how far we will go to protect what we love by three-time Edgar Award winner and New York Times bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker. 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...
Series
Publisher
Wonderscape Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (20 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about working dogs that aid humankind in all aspects of life. See guide dogs, bomb-sniffing dogs, drug-sniffing dogs, cancer-detecting dogs, military dogs and survivor-rescue dogs in action. Understand which breeds are better for each of the specialties. Study which behavioral characteristics and biological traits make certain breeds uniquely qualified for the work they do. Meet Bloodhounds, Bassett Hounds, Beagles, St. Bernards, German...
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Stella is a real dog. She is a special dog with an important job. Stella is a therapy dog and she creates happiness wherever she goes. That makes her a hero to many people. Read her story to find out more about Stella and what makes her a hero dog.--
Author
Series
A dog's day volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
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.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
157 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
Collects the true stories of brave canines who have devoted themselves to assisting the police and the military on life-or-death missions.
Author
Series
Orca wild volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This nonfiction book for middle readers examines the lives of dogs who work with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems. Included are stories of dog encounters in the field and examples of canines working to conserve wildlife"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Formats
Description
The New York Times bestseller featured on 60 Minutes, this is the first book to take readers inside the world of elite Navy SEAL dogs.
As Seen on "60 Minutes"!
As a Navy 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. Government,
Author
Series
Dog's day volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
After avalanche rescue dog Ava, a chocolate Labrador retriever, finally gets to help her handler, Nate, with a real rescue, she realizes that her job at the ski resort includes other important tasks, too.
16) Shelby's story
Author
Publisher
A Tom Doherty Associates book
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Physical Desc
207 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
On her journey from rescue dog to movie star, the greatest gift Shelby receives is the love and affection from the people around her.
17) Forever faithful
Publisher
Passion River
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of one family's journey through canine cancer told through the eyes of their young observant daughter. The film follows her journey as she tries to understand both the causes of canine cancer and the advanced treatments available to her dog. Leading experts shed light on the disease and what's being done about it. Several dogs are introduced along the way and their stories of resilience, survival, and service to their communities will warm...
Author
Series
Dog's day volume 5
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Border collie Skye, a trained therapy dog now learning search and rescue in a national park in California, has her first opportunity to help when a sixteen-year-old boy goes missing. Includes information about border collies and working dogs.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Everyone says Star is much too fast to be a sheepdog but when your mom is a sheepdog champion, what else can you be? When a lamb goes missing on a field trip to Stormy Mountain, Star races up to find it. But she soon discovers that the lamb isn't the only one who needs her help--
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