Dog Patrol

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, including Zoocheck, and an author of excellent 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 Children’s Choice Award; its companion book, Cat Champions: Caring for our Feline Friends, was nominated for the same awards. Rob lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Praise for The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them2020 Northern Lights Book Award: Animals/Pets Category Winner2020 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

• 4 Preface: A Dog Named Keeper6 Introduction7 The Long History of Dogsand Humans7 Where Did Dogs Come From?8 The Transformation of Dogs8 Early Dogs9 Too Short, Too Long10 Companion Dogs11 The Dog Patrol: Sled Dog Anti-CrueltyCrusader Cameron Bitove12 The Dog Patrol: All-Around DogChampion Willow Phelps13 Amazing Canines!13 The Nose Knows14 Listening and Seeing15 Doggie Digestion15 Getting Necessary Nutrition16 How Smart Are Dogs?17 Dog Talk18 The Social Needs of Dogs19 The Dog Patrol: Senior-DogSpecialist Analeigh Painter20 The Dog Patrol: Comfort and CareProvider Ella Seeley21 So You Want a Dog?21 Puppy Mill Puppies22 The Dog Patrol: Austin Delos Santos,Making a Difference for Dogs23 Dog Breeding24 Adopt a Dog, Save a Life!24 Shelters and Pounds25 The Dog Patrol: Premier Forever HomeFinder Ava Calise25 What Makes a Good Shelter?28 Dog Rescue Lifeline28 The Dog Patrol: Rescue Dog HeroCaroline Capuzzi29 Adopting a Dog: Do Your Homework29 Choose the Dog that’s Right for You30 Get to Know Each Other30 The Application Process30 Purebred Problems31 In the Doghouse: Cosmetic Surgeries32 The Dog Patrol: The Citizens’ PetResponsibility Committee—Fighting PetOverpopulation33 The Dog Patrol: Animal WelfarePromoter Manaha Nakakita34 Getting Along with Your Dog34 Rewards are Better than Punishment35 Protect Yourself from Dog Bites36 Finding a Lost Dog38 Crating Abuse39 Please, No More Chains40 The Dog Patrol: Foster Funding ExpertGeneviève Plante41 The Dog Patrol: Ace Animal AdvocateMolly Matlow42 A Dog’s Life at Home42 Dog Needs43 Relax the Leash44 The Dog Patrol: “Helping Animals, ThoseWithout a Voice,” with Jessica Brocksom45 Protecting Precious Paws45 Senior Dogs Rock!46 Overweight Dog Epidemic46 The Dog Patrol: Operation O2 Fur PetsFounder Brooklyn Bockelmann47 The Dog Patrol: Francesca Joseph,Harvey’s Animal Helpers48 The Dog Lover’s Pledge49 Further Resources50 Glossary51 Index52 Photo Credits