Secret Service Dogs by Maria Goodavage

Not my usual fare but certainly an interesting and informative book. The author has written two other books about service dogs entitled "Soldier Dogs: The Untold Story of America's Canine Heroes" and "Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca". Both books provide interesting background about "heroes" that often go unnoticed in the scheme of things.

This title is all about those special canines that protect the President of the United States. The book is divided into seventeen chapters which focus on the training, unsual quirks and defnitive job descriptions for probably some of the most prestiguous dogs in the world. From dogs who have a particular fascination with shoes to those who have a special dislike to walking on tiled floors, the reader is exposed to the inner circle of dogs and their handlers.

There is also a discussion of the various breeds that are chosen for this line of work and how their handlers are chosen as well.

An interesting read!

Ladybookbug!