A Dog's Gotta Do What a Dog's Gotta Do

Dogs at Work

By Marilyn Singer

3-5 Non-Fiction

<p>A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people.</p><p>One day last year Gus caught a burglar.<br />Bruno saved a man from drowning.<br />Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital.<br />Max starred in a movie.</p><p>Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs!</p><p>Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends.</p><p>Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book — a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.</p>

<p>A fascinating look at the work that dogs do, from herding sheep to rescuing lost and injured people.</p><p>One day last year Gus caught a burglar.<br />Bruno saved a man from drowning.<br />Abby cheered up sick children at a hospital.<br />Max starred in a movie.</p><p>Hard-working people? No. Hard-working dogs!</p><p>Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job. Centuries ago, people recognized these natural talents and began using dogs to help them with a variety of chores. Whether hunting and pulling sleds or performing before royalty, these beloved animals have been important workers as well as faithful friends.</p><p>Best-selling author Marilyn Singer gives young readers an exciting introduction to the many kinds of work that dogs do. This is the ultimate dog book — a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.</p>