Dogs on the Job!: True Stories of Phenomenal Dogs [Paperback]

Christopher Farran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 26, 2002 | Age Level: 8 and up

Amazing true stories of incredible working dogs!

"Airport Dog" Saves the Day!
Wednesday, Dec. 4 -- Naples, FL

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Jet the airport dog! Southwest Florida International Airport has this energetic Border collie to thank for clearing its runways. Before Jet, there was danger in every takeoff. Large birds roamed the area-midair collisions with planes were inevitable and hazardous. But now those birds know to clear out when they hear Jet coming! This ball of energy help keep everybody safe...

Read more about Jet's amazing exploits and other dogs hard at work in this collection of dramatic true stories by ace reporter Christopher Farran.

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About the Author

Christopher Farran was born in New York and grew up in North Carolina. A journalist, he has had articles published by newspapers and magazines in North Carolina, New York, Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and Spain. He has been fascinated for years by the mysterious bond between animals and humans. He is also the author of Animals to the Rescue!.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Avon; 1 edition (November 26, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064411028
• ISBN-13: 978-0064411028
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,061,779 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Do dogs really work?, April 1, 2003

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This review is from: Dogs on the Job!: True Stories of Phenomenal Dogs (Paperback)

Have you ever wondered what happens to those baseballs that land in the San Francisco Bay whenever the Giants hit a home run? Rio, the Portugese Water Dog and some of his doggie teammates probably retrieved those balls and turned them in to their trainers who auctioned them off to raise money for a pet shelter. These dogs are part of the B.A.R.K. team (Baseball Aquatic Retrieval Korps), and they are just one group of dogs presented in this book who seem to love their jobs. Christopher Farran has produced a very easy-to-read collection of true short stories about working dogs and their owners and trainers. Included in the collection is the story of Uga, the University of Georgia football team mascot. Of all the working dogs in this book, Uga is probably the most famous and his life is by far the easiest. He simply makes an appearance at the football game, gets lots of attention, and spends the rest of his time in an air-conditioned doghouse. The most touching story in the book was about a group of dogs who were trained in a women's prison, providing a sense of purpose for the prisoners and companion dogs for disabled people. Farran provides a list of sources to document his research for each story. The animals' bond with humans is fascinating. This is a delightful story for dog-lovers and anyone who is interested in learning about animal behavior.