Dogs in action

Dogs, we get them to do all the jobs we can't do; we expect them to save our lives, uphold the law, find hidden explosives, find our missing, comfort our sick and elderly, be our eyes and ears, watch over our families, move our stock, entertain us and keep us safe and warm - all for a bowl of food, the tug of a toy and a pat at the end of the day. Dogs should be revered and recognised for achieving great feats to improve human life, and this book unashamedly does just that. It tells the stories of a number of dogs, from their initial selection for work, to their training, their work experiences and their relationships with their handlers and masters. A long-time dog-owner, trainer and journalist, Maria Alomajan fleshes out each story with colourful and heartwarming anecdotes based on her interviews with the owners of these selfless animals, together with a host of charming photographs. Among the animals profiled in the book are dogs working for the police and customs; farm dogs; therapy and guide dogs; search and detection dogs (including cancer, cadaver, truffle, avalanche, LandSAR and USAR dogs); acting and show dogs; pest control dogs; guard dogs; and sled dogs.

"Dogs in Action is a truly delightful and wonderful book — a must-read whether you live with a dog or not. All dogs are human companions, exercise partners, furry psychologists and couch snugglers but some dogs devote their lives to help people by performing an extraordinary array of tasks — guiding the blind, hearing for the deaf, search and rescue, biosecurity and cancer detection. You will find this book utterly fascinating." 
Dr. Ian Dunbar
Veterinarian, Author and Animal Behaviorist,
Founder of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

"Maria Alomajan set out to honour the important work done by these special dogs and their human companions and she’s succeeded in producing an engaging, affectionate and inspirational little book. If only my Ridgie/Boxer boy could read..."
Niki Morrell
Country Living