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(0)Maria Goodavage
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The New York Times bestselling author of Soldier Dogs returns with the incredible story of K-9 Marine hero Lucca, and the handlers who fought alongside her through two bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In Top Dog, Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xiv, 306 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Whenever the president goes, there will be dogs. They'll be there whether they have to go across the sea or across the street. They'll be there regardless of the political climate, the danger level, the weather, or the hour. They'll be there because they are essential to our last line of our country's defense" -- Dust jacket.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
vi, 293 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In this book, the author, a leading dog-blogger offers a tour of military working dogs' extraordinary training, heroic accomplishments, and the lasting impacts they have on those who work with them. 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...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
x, 353 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Author Maria Goodavage takes us on a thrilling, delightful, globe-trotting journey to discover the heartwarming and fascinating new world of doctor dogs. In this groundbreaking book, Goodavage brings us behind the scenes of cutting-edge science at top research centers, and into the lives of people whose well-being depends on their devoted, highly skilled personal MDs (medical dogs). With her signature wit and passion, Goodavage explores how doctor...
