The first book to seriously explore the little known history of General George Armstrong and Libbie Custer as wholehearted dog lovers. Told engagingly through a dog owner's lens, this biography tells the story of the Custers' lives through their dogs.

Over the years, certain dogs have improved and advanced the field of health care in myriad ways. In this book, the author presents the stories of these pioneer dogs. More than the dogs themselves, this book is about the human-animal relationship, and moments in history where that relationship propelled health care forward.

When Champ, a German Shepherd, was adopted from a local breed rescue, his family hoped and expected to spend many fun-filled years together. However, Champ suffered physically and mentally from neglect and trauma from his first years of life. Despite numerous treatments, Champ was never able to overcome that trauma to become a "normal" dog, and his family made the painful decision to give him peace through behavior euthanasia. This work serves not only as an account of Champ's life and his family's attempts to help him, but also as a resource on behavior euthanasia, which is a compassionate...

A practical guide, written from the perspective of an ordinary dog owner turned service dog trainer, that covers everything from service dog breeding, selection and training. Chapters also detail the day-to-day realities of living, loving and working with a service dog.