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Book SynopsisYou’ve seen them, walking with purpose through crowded concourses, waiting alertly at curbs, at special events--in every walk of life. Sometimes you glimpse them on the news, in areas that have been struck by natural disasters (building collapses, avalanches, earthquakes, mudslides) or touched by war—first responders who are put into some of the most dangerous and challenging missions on the planet. They are service dogs and working canines, or “Good Dogs of Service”. And they employ their awesome senses for the benefit of thousands of people throughout the world. We’re encouraged not to engage with these dogs while they’re on duty. They''ve been trained to take their missions very seriously. But in this book, photographer Lynn Cobb has given us privileged and candid access to twenty of these remarkable canines and their handlers. Her mission: to inspire others to love these dogs as much as she does and become their advocates.
In “Good Dogs of Service” you will learn about the “superpowers” of these dogs, the range of services they provide, the breeds that seem admirably suited for such duties, and a variety of organizations that have been established to train such dogs and match them with humans. Most importantly you will be able to view, in over fifty fine portraits by Lynn Cobb, the dogs interacting their handlers, their mutual regard and respect on full display.
Trade Review"[Lynn Cobb] has captured the essence of mankind’s most successful inter-species symbiotic relationship. Using instinctive canine strengths to fill challenging voids in the human environment is the essence of inspirational service."
- Dr. Scott Wilson / Wildrose Kennels
“I think it’s super important to get the word out about these dogs and just how special they are...People with guide dogs, we’re trusting our life to these dogs ... (Cobb’s book) just brings more legitimacy to real working dogs and brings value to what they do.
- Arnold O'Neal
Table of ContentsLANDO | Gary Elbretch 02
Belgian Malinois | Multi-purpose K-9
AURA | Gretchen Evans 06
Mix Golden Retriever & Labrador | Hearing Dog
BRODY | Arnold O’Neal 10
Labrador Retriever | Guide Dog
SCOUT | Nicole Pellegrini 14
German Shorthaired Pointer | Explosives Detection K-9
BRINKLEY | Carly Becknell 18
Labrador Retriever | Guide Dog
MIKE | Kent Phyfe 22
Labrador Retriever | Seizure Alert & Balance Mobility Dog
RILEY | Eric Gray 26
Labrador Retriever | Live Scent Disaster Search Dog
TAZ | Sydney Keating 30
Labrador Retriever | Future Assistance Dog
AMELIA | Kolby Garrison 34
Collie | Guide Dog
CALAMITY | Hutch Foster 38
Golden Retriever | Avalanche Search & Rescue Dog
ROGUE | Marvin Carter 42
Bloodhound | Tracking & Man-Trailing K-9
KIRBY | Liz Wallace 46
Labrador Retriever | Future Assistance Dog
MAPLE | Danielle Long-Gambino 50
Golden Retriever | Avalanche Search & Rescue Dog
BLITZ | Nathan Rollins 54
Czech Shepherd | Dual-purpose K-9
RIGGS | Sydney Scott 58
Golden Retriever | Future Assistance Dog
TAZ | Bo Thompson 62
Belgian Malinois | Narcotics Detection K-9
STRIKE | Joshua A. Clabby 66
Belgian Malinois | Explosives Detection K-9
SHADOW | Lea Sheeran 70
Labrador Retriever | Diabetic Alert Dog
SISTER | Julie Lance 74
Labrador Retriever | Therapy Dog
JOSEY | Missy Carter 78
Bloodhound | Tracking & Man-Trailing K-9
