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A dog's gotta do what a dog's gotta do : dogs at work / Marilyn Singer.
Describes how dogs use their physical abilities, intelligence, and training by humans to perform a variety of jobs, including working in the movies, catching burglars, delivering messages, and cheering up children in hospitals.
Record details
- ISBN: 080506074X
- Physical Description: 86 p. : ill.
- Publisher: New York : Henry Holt, 2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Working dogs Dogs |
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- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | J 636.70886 Sin | 31681001005586 | JNONFIC | Checked out | 07/04/2025 |
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Describes how dogs use their physical abilities, intelligence, and training by humans to perform a variety of jobs, including working in the movies, catching burglars, delivering messages, and cheering up children in hospitals. - Baker & Taylor
Describes how dogs use their physical abilities, intelligence, and training by humans to perform a variety of jobs, including working in the movies, catching burglars, delivering messages, and cheering up children in hospitals. 10,000 first printing. - McMillan PalgraveA fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people.
One day last year Gus caught a burglar.
Bruno saved a man from drowning.
Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital.
Max starred in a movie.
Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs!
Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends.
Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.
