Describes the training of and work performed by disaster search dogs, presents photos of dogs at work after such events as the 1985 Mexico City earthquake and the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, lists breeds that often do this work, and provides a list of further resources.

Explores the training, selection, and use of security dogs in police work.

Presents information on snow search dogs, and includes information on which are the best breeds, how they are trained, and how they track scents and rescue people in the the snow. Includes glossary and index.

Presents information on wilderness search dogs, and includes information on which are the best breeds, how they are trained, and how they track scents. Includes glossary and index.

A collection of facts about famous sled dogs of Alaska and the jobs they perform including Balto, a sled dog who helped save a town and other dogs who have raced in the Iditarod.

Describes the training and jobs of military dogs and tells the story of a dog who saved his handler's life in the Vietnam War.

Describes how dogs can help recapture exotic pets that have been released into the wild, locate endangered animals for tagging, and identify smugglers at airports.

Introduces canine heroes, describes the training, and discusses the breeds commonly used.

Details the story of Balto, a sled dog that led a team carrying diphtheria medicine to an isolated Nome, Alaska.

"In this book, readers will learn about dogs in the R.E.A.D. program."--