Soldier Dogs - by Maria Goodavage (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A leading reporter offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impact they have on those who work with them.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A leading reporter offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them. <p/></b><p>People all over the world have been riveted by the story of Cairo, the Belgian Malinois who was a part of the Navy SEAL team that led the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. A dog's natural intelligence, physical abilities, and pure loyalty contribute more to our military efforts than ever before. You don't have to be a dog lover to be fascinated by the idea that a dog-the cousin of that furry guy begging for scraps under your table-could be one of the heroes who helped execute the most vital and high-tech military mission of the new millennium.<br>Now Maria Goodavage, editor and featured writer for one of the world's most widely read dog blogs, tells heartwarming stories of modern soldier dogs and the amazing bonds that develop between them and their handlers. Beyond tales of training, operations, retirement, and adoption into the families of fallen soldiers, Goodavage talks to leading dog-cognition experts about why dogs like nothing more than to be on a mission with a handler they trust, no matter how deadly the IEDs they are sniffing, nor how far they must parachute or rappel from aircraft into enemy territory.<br>"Military working dogs live for love and praise from their handlers," says Ron Aiello, president of the United States War Dogs Association and a former marine scout dog handler. "The work is all a big game, and then they get that pet, that praise. They would do anything for their handler." This is an unprecedented window into the world of these adventurous, loving warriors.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A moving portrait of the loyal, courageous, furry warriors who are truly an enlisted Man's Best Friend."--<i>People </i><p></p><p>"<i>Soldier Dogs</i> is a fascinating book about the valiant things that military dogs do as told through the words of the soldiers who fight beside them. It also shows you how military service dogs are created, told through the words of the trainers and scientists who know the process. It is written in an easy and entertaining style and will acquaint you with dozens of canine heroes ranging from Stubby, who fought in WWI, to Cairo, who was a member of the raiding party that took down Osama bin Laden. It is a great read for anyone who appreciates dogs and heroes."--Stanley Coren, author of <i>The Intelligence of Dogs<br></i> </p><p>"Goodavage's revealing and engaging book exposes the unexpected trust and affection that flows both ways between dog and handler."--John Bradshaw, author of <i>Dog Sense</i><br>"A well-deserved salute to the military's 'paws-on-the-ground heroes.'"--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></p><p></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Maria Goodavage </b>is a veteran journalist and the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>Secret Service Dogs</i>, <i>Top Dog</i>, and <i>Soldier Dogs</i>. She lives in San Francisco with her family and yellow Lab, Gus Kilroy.
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