My dog is a hero /

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by Ganeri, Anita,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Scholastic Inc., (New York :) Physical details: 96 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Working dogs. | Dogs --Training. | Dogs. Year : 2012 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Mt. Stewart Consolidated School Gr. 3-6 Non-Fiction ANIMALS / Pets / Dogs / Stories / Ganeri Available

"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.