Maria Goodavage
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Formats
Description
"The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
x, 353 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"We meet dogs who detect cancer and Parkinson?s disease, and dogs who alert people to seizures and diabetic lows or highs and other life-threatening physical ailments. Goodavage reveals the revolutionary ways dogs are helping those with autism, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And she introduces us to intrepid canines who are protecting us from antibiotic-resistant bugs, and to dogs who may one day help keep...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xiv, 306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"In an age fraught with terrorism, United States Secret Service canine teams risk their lives to safeguard the president, vice president, their families, visiting heads of state, and a host of others. Unprecedented access to these heroic dog teams has allowed a fascinating first-time-ever look at a very special breed of heroes,"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
vi, 293 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cm.
Description
Explores the work and significance of military dogs, sharing uplifting stories about noteworthy canines, their training, and heroic accomplishments as well as the lasting bonds they have formed with their soldier companions.