After avalanche rescue dog Ava, a chocolate Labrador retriever, finally gets to help her handler, Nate, with a real rescue, she realizes that her job at the ski resort includes other important tasks, too.

"Story time goes to the dogs when Ella Mentry School gets a therapy dog to help kids with their reading skills"--Provided by publisher.

Spend the day in the life of a detection dog! Tucker the beagle is more than just a friendly face at the airport. As part of the "Beagle Brigade," he helps keep out invasive species that could hurt the environment. It's a job that would be almost impossible for humans--but for Tucker, it's all in a day's work.

Bella the Jack Russell terrier loves being in the spotlight, and is very good at acting, but her dog brother, Chewy the German shepherd, always seems to get the big roles. Includes information about the breed and the role of the working dog.

Contains photographs and the stories of Rose, Izzy, Frieda, and Lenore, four dogs that perform various jobs on Bedlam Farm.

Every day, a small white dog goes to the hospital to visit sick children and help them recover.

Stubby was a brave soldier, a loyal friend and a dog. From an army training camp to the trenches in France, this is the incredible true story of Sergeant Stubby, the dog who served bravely in the First World War, sniffing out gas attacks, catching spies and winning the hearts of his fellow soldiers.

Introduces Rena and Roo, a dog and a burro in charge of guarding the sheep on a Wyoming ranch.