"Meaningful text and spot-on photography unlock the mysteries, showing specialized skills, effective training methods, and specific canine personality requirements that, when put together, create amazing possibilities . Expertly written, engaging." -- School Library Journal "An extensive and eye-opening look at how dogs are trained for a variety of service capacities, including in the military, for search-and-rescue operations, and as medical alert dogs." -- Publishers Weekly "Veteran writer Patent gives readers a detailed look into the lives of these canines and the myriad ways in which they help . The information on its own is fascinating, and kids will come away with renewed respect for dogs." -- Booklist "Bracing and surprising . [a] clear-eyed, smartly organized book." -- Booklist, starred review, on Dogs on Duty "A moving portrayal of the powerful human-canine partnership.

" -- Publishers Weekly on Dogs on Duty "This lively, bursting-with-color volume covers the life of the canine forces from puppy to MWD to retirement. A sure hit with dog lovers everywhere." -- Kirkus Reviews on Dogs on Duty "Patent and Muñoz bring to life each step of progress and show how the bandy-legged, shoe-chewing puppy grew and graduated from Canine Good Citizen and obedience classes." -- School Library Journal, starred review, on Savie Audie "Will tug at the heartstrings of readers . bright backgrounds and captionlike commentary keep this uplifting and informational book lively." -- Publishers Weekly on Savie Audie "A heart-tugging tale." -- BCCB on Savie Audie.