Phyllis Raybin Emert

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1) Search & rescue dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Examines the history, training, uses, and breeds of search and rescue dogs and discusses such organizations as the National Police Bloodhound Association and the American Rescue Dog Association.

2) Guide dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Describes the selection and training of guide dogs and how they are paired with a blind person.

3) Sled dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Discusses the history of sled dogs, the characteristics of various sled dog breeds, how they are trained, and the different types of races in which they participate. Includes a glossary of terms.

4) Military dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Discusses the use of dogs in military campaigns throughout history describing the breeds most often used and how they are trained.

5) Hearing ear dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Discusses the history, training, uses, and breeds of dogs who work with the deaf, and lists hearing ear dog programs in the United States.

6) Law enforcement dogs

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Emert, Phyllis Raybin

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Discusses the use of dogs in law enforcement throughout history, the breeds suitable for such work, and methods of training the dogs.

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