Ganeri, Anita, 1961-

My dog is a hero / Anita Ganeri. - 1st Scholastic ed. - New York : Scholastic Inc., 2012. - 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm.

"Working dogs with amazing jobs"-- Cover.

Includes index.

Lifesavers. Urban SAR dogs ; Mountain and wilderness rescue dogs ; Water rescue dogs -- Protectors. Police patrol dogs ; Security dogs ; Combat dogs ; Personal protectors ; Heroic pet dogs -- Helper dogs. Guide dogs ; Hearing dogs ; Assistance dogs -- Detectors. Explosive detectors ; Drug detectors ; Finding people ; More detecting dogs -- Explorers.

Learn about the awesome dogs that are trained to save lives and brave the most dangerous situations. From tracking dogs to space dogs, police dogs to mountain rescue dogs, guide dogs to guard dogs--find out how these furry pets are trained for their special missions and how they carry them out.

ISBN: 9780545495950 (pbk.) 0545495954 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Working dogs.
Dogs--Training.
Dogs.

LC Class. No.: SF431 / .G36 2012

Dewey Class. No.: 636.7/0886