The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them

by Rob Laidlaw

Overview

In a full-color dog book unlike any other, acclaimed children’s 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 dog’s 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781772781038
Publisher:	Pajama Press Inc.
Publication date:	04/14/2020
Pages:	52
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.43(d)
Lexile:	1170L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Rob Laidlaw has devoted his life to protecting animals and empowering others to do the same. He is the founder of several animal protection organizations and an author of many children's books about animal welfare and activism. No Shelter Here: Making the World a Kinder Place for Dogs won the OLA Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award and the Hackmatack Award; its companion book, Cat Champions: Caring for our Feline Friends, was a finalist for the same awards. Bat Citizens: Defending the Ninjas of the Night was an Honor Book for the Green Earth Book Award. Rob lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Table of Contents

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

Geneviève 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

Editorial Reviews

Praise for The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them

2020 Northern Lights Book Award: Animals/Pets Category Winner

2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection

“A fetching book for dog lovers.”—Booklist

“The author’s obvious love of dogs and the impressive feats of the Dog Patrol will inspire young readers to take an interest in animal welfare causes. VERDICT Dog lovers will relish the rich detail and extensive photography in this engaging guide to canine care and advocacy.”—School Library Journal

“Clear, accurate, engaging, and informative text combines with a substantial collection of high-interest color photographs, several per large page, to round out a thorough exploration of an important issue….Perfect for dog lovers and those contemplating that critical mission.”—Kirkus Reviews

“With informational sidebars, full-color photographs, a glossary and index, and a list of further resources, The Dog Patrol is an ideal instructional handbook and guide for young readers ages 8-12 who seek to improve their canine companion’s welfare at home and beyond...”—Midwest Book Review

“The Dog Patrol offers a comprehensive training manual, specifically designed for kids, on responsible [dog] guardianship....Laidlaw, one of Canada’s most dedicated and respected authorities on animal welfare, provides effective leadership training for young advocates in this essential resource.”—Quill & Quire

“[An] amazing book that explores the significant role companion dogs play in our lives....Immensely informative.”—Canadian Children’s Book News

“The Dog Patrol is an excellent book for children who live with a canine, want to adopt one or want to actively make things better for these wonderful beings!”—Toronto.com

“The Dog Patrol definitely belongs in elementary school classrooms or libraries…Highly Recommended.”—CM Magazine

“This book is an excellent read for children who love animals. It will help them to better understand all of the care a companion dog needs, how to understand the signals dogs are giving humans, how to find a reputable adoption centre, and so much more….I am sure Rob Laidlaw’s The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them will inspire readers to support animals in need in their own communities.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians

“The Dog Patrol functions as both a how-to manual on taking care of a dog and a celebration of kids who have made significant efforts to protect and help dogs. Information is also included about the history of dogs and humans. The book is filled with attractive color photographs with clear captions….This is an excellent resource for anyone thinking about getting a dog, as well as for those who already have dogs. Highly recommended.”—Youth Services Book Review

“A must-have handbook for the middle grade dog lover.”—Christina Ammirati

“The writing is conversational, stated clearly and appealing from start to finish. The photos and design invite careful attention to content. The profiles he shares in the Dog Patrol sections are inspiring and informative, always with the focus being on the best possible ways to ensure a happy, productive life for the dogs in our care.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction

“For kids or young teens wondering if they can or how they might be able to get involved in canine welfare causes, The Dog Patrol is a great starting point to motivate and encourage further research....[T]his hopeful and easy-to-digest informative tone carries through the course of the book, making The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them a fantastic and vital up-to-date resource for children’s non-fiction collections and dog enthusiasts alike.”—Fab Book Reviews

“This is a great book for dog lovers of all ages!”—Canadian Bookworm

From the Publisher

2020-02-09
In the United States, 60.2 million households include a dog, resulting in an enormous number of children who’d benefit from learning about responsible dog ownership.

This effort explores three closely related themes: a history of how dogs came to be human companions; an examination of what responsible dog ownership looks like; and profiles of a number of children who are actively crusading to improve the lives of dogs. Clear, accurate, engaging, and informative text combines with a substantial collection of high-interest color photographs, several per large page, to round out a thorough exploration of an important issue. Topics include nutrition, the problems of confining dogs to crates, and the greater effectiveness of positive reinforcement over punishment in training, providing valuable, manageable information for young dog owners. Suggestions abound for tasks readers could actually accomplish to improve dogs’ lives. The profiles of young activists add a level of inspiration and ideas for those who want to take further steps and do more than just providing better care for their own dogs. Many of the children profiled have found small ways to raise money for big projects that have led to significant positive outcomes for dogs in need. A dog lover’s pledge, a thorough glossary, a detailed index, and a long list of useful websites round out a fine presentation.

Perfect for dog lovers and those contemplating that critical mission. (Nonfiction. 8-12)

Kirkus Reviews