Dogs With Jobs

Inspirational tales of the world's hardest working dogs
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Dogs With Jobs by Laura Greaves showcases the extraordinary lives of working dogs across various roles and settings. Through engaging stories, the book explores how these dogs make significant impacts in human fields like law enforcement, therapy, and more. It's a heartwarming insight into the world of canine contribution, highlighting the intelligence and dedication of our four-legged companions.
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Dogs With Jobs

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Extraordinary true stories of some of the hardest-working dogs in the world.

Meet Molly Polly, the diabetes alert dog whose round-the-clock job is to keep her two young owners healthy; Bailey, the Assistant Director of Seagulls, who keeps the pesky birds away from the heritage vessels at the Australian National Maritime Museum; and Daisy, the Collie mix who's a full-time guide dog for another dog.

From inspirational moments of bravery to dogs doing the jobs that no one else can, these are the life-affirming stories of the most remarkable dogs on the planet.

Dogs With Jobs by Laura Greaves showcases these incredible tales, celebrating the hard work and dedication of our canine companions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143793328

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 December 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Laura Greaves is a multi-award-winning journalist, author and proud 'crazy dog lady'. She has spent more than twenty years writing for newspapers and magazines in Australia and around the world . She is the author of the collections Incredible Dog Journeys, Dogs with Jobs, The Rescuers, Miracle Mutts, Extraordinary Old Dogs, A Dog's Best Friend, the children's book Amazing Dogs with Amazing Jobs, as well as three romantic comedy novels, Be My Baby, The Ex-Factor and Two Weeks 'Til Christmas, all of which feature an extensive supporting cast of cheeky canines. She has twice won the Dog Writers Association of America's Rio Award, which recognises the best book about a dog that has impacted a human's life in a profoundly positive way.

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