Guard Dogs

Readers are shown the difference between a watchdog and a guard dog, and learn why a Doberman Pinscher's ears are excellent tools for picking out sounds of danger. These dogs play a special role in helping to protect property, people, and even other animals. Colorful photographs and fact boxes introduce readers to the many different breeds of guard dogs that make life safer for many people. Series Review: Working Dogs"This series covers several types of working dogs and the training they receive...The charts provided are especially helpful, covering commands and more specific tasks. There is enough information to make the texts feel fresh, and different further-reading resources are suggested in each book...A solid choice for readers looking for more than cute pictures."-School Library Journal