Partners celebrates the diversity of the canine contribution to our species, providing the reader with heart-warming stories of loyalty, perseverance and courage, as evidenced by examples of the five disciplines dealt with in Partners: law enforcement, guide dogs, therapy dogs, scent-detection dogs and search and rescue dogs.
Written by people who learned to trust their lives to the senses of a dog, and highlighting true examples of working dog behaviour, it enables all dog lovers to understand the inborn senses and instincts of their dog, which man can shape to his benefit.
Instincts tie these stories together: Bart finding a child lost on a mountain, Traveler pulling his blind partner from the path of a moving car, and Truman soothing the souls of abused children. With specific explanations of physiological attributes and innate characteristics - such as olfactory prowess, survival instincts, and intelligent disobedience - plus quotes from fifty canine professionals chronicling working dog behaviors, Partners demonstrates the similarities between the behaviour of a tender Cocker Spaniel that brought an abused child back to reality, and a tough law enforcement K9 that assured his handlers safety. This is the story Partners delivers - unity.
Industry Reviews
'[Partners] highlights examples of working dog behaviour written by people that have trusted their lives to the senses of a dog. It enables dog lovers to understand the instincts of their pet which can be used to their benefit.' Lost & Fond 'Man's best friend is more than just a companion, it's a coworker. "Partners: Everyday Working Dogs Being Heroes Every Day" is a collection of text and full color photography describing the many tasks dogs go down to and serve mankind, through police work, being guide dogs, or simply helpful in therapy and being the companions that they are. "Partners" is a must for dog lovers everywhere, highly recommended.' Midwest Book Review A heart-warming collection of true stories ... It is impossible to imagine life without dogs. An amazing read! Dogs Today We like Partners ... [it] illustrate[s] the positive effects therapy animals can have on people in need of comfort ...Nan has a unique perspective on the experiences of a handler. Pet Partners Interactions Magazine I would recommend this book to readers who want to know more about the use of dogs ... The color photos really enhance the book, particularly the ones of dogs in action. SARstories News Partners is a comprehensive study of working dogs. It is unique in the annals of dog literature because it is also a study of loss. It explores the many ways that one can lose a beloved companion who has also been part of the fabric of one's working life. Partners is about how dogs enrich our lives, how we grieve their departure, how a sense of closure leaves us with the profound gratitude that we had this wonderful partner to enrich us for part of life's journey ... highly recommended Geelong Obedience Dog Club
