In a full-color dog book unlike any other, acclaimed childrens nonfiction author Rob Laidlaw delves into the history and evolution of dogs as human companions, and empowers young readers to promote the health and happiness of dogs in their own lives and beyond. From the award-winning author of No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs and Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night comes an immersive compendium about dogs and dog guardianship. In The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them, celebrated animal activist and biologist Rob Laidlaw details both the joys and responsibilities of dog guardianship, from choosing where to get a new puppy to making sure your dogs social and physical needs are being met. Along the way, tens of thousands of years of history between humans and dogs come to life. Highlighted throughout the text are profiles of kids who have gone above and beyond to help canines in need. With informational sidebars, full-color photographs, a glossary and index, and a list of further resources, The Dog Patrol is the quintessential handbook for young readers inspired to improve dog welfare at home and beyond.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 52 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Pajama Press .

Rob Laidlaw is a Chartered Biologist and founder of Zoocheck Canada, a wildlife protection organization. His book Wild Animals in Captivity was a finalist for the OLA Silver Birch Award, and On Parade won the 2011 Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable Information Book Award as well as a Skipping Stones Honor Award. Rob has spent nearly 30 years campaigning to protect animals in captivity and in the wild.

This book has the following chapters: 4 Preface: A Dog Named Keeper 6 Introduction 7 The Long History of Dogs and Humans 7 Where Did Dogs Come From? 8 The Transformation of Dogs 8 Early Dogs 9 Too Short, Too Long 10 Companion Dogs 11 The Dog Patrol: Sled Dog Anti-Cruelty Crusader Cameron Bitove 12 The Dog Patrol: All-Around Dog Champion Willow Phelps 13 Amazing Canines! 13 The Nose Knows 14 Listening and Seeing 15 Doggie Digestion 15 Getting Necessary Nutrition 16 How Smart Are Dogs? 17 Dog Talk 18 The Social Needs of Dogs 19 The Dog Patrol: Senior-Dog Specialist Analeigh Painter 20 The Dog Patrol: Comfort and Care Provider Ella Seeley 21 So You Want a Dog? 21 Puppy Mill Puppies 22 The Dog Patrol: Austin Delos Santos, Making a Difference for Dogs 23 Dog Breeding 24 Adopt a Dog, Save a Life! 24 Shelters and Pounds 25 The Dog Patrol: Premier Forever Home Finder Ava Calise 25 What Makes a Good Shelter? 28 Dog Rescue Lifeline 28 The Dog Patrol: Rescue Dog Hero Caroline Capuzzi 29 Adopting a Dog: Do Your Homework 29 Choose the Dog that's Right for You 30 Get to Know Each Other 30 The Application Process 30 Purebred Problems 31 In the Doghouse: Cosmetic Surgeries 32 The Dog Patrol: The Citizens' Pet Responsibility Committee-Fighting Pet Overpopulation 33 The Dog Patrol: Animal Welfare Promoter Manaha Nakakita 34 Getting Along with Your Dog 34 Rewards are Better than Punishment 35 Protect Yourself from Dog Bites 36 Finding a Lost Dog 38 Crating Abuse 39 Please, No More Chains 40 The Dog Patrol: Foster Funding Expert Genevieve Plante 41 The Dog Patrol: Ace Animal Advocate Molly Matlow 42 A Dog's Life at Home 42 Dog Needs 43 Relax the Leash 44 The Dog Patrol: "Helping Animals, Those Without a Voice," with Jessica Brocksom 45 Protecting Precious Paws 45 Senior Dogs Rock! 46 Overweight Dog Epidemic 46 The Dog Patrol: Operation O2 Fur Pets Founder Brooklyn Bockelmann 47 The Dog Patrol: Francesca Joseph, Harvey's Animal Helpers 48 The Dog Lover's Pledge 49 Further Resources 50 Glossary 51 Index 52 Photo Credits