Unleash the Power of Paws: Discover the Inspiring World of Working Dogs!

You’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 use their awesome powers for the benefit of people throughout the world, in every social stratum. 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. - Tom Hummel

 

Did you know?

  • An avalanche search & rescue dog can search 2.5 acres in approximately 30 minutes. It would take 20 humans, using avalanche probes around 4 hrs. to cover the same area.

    Avalanche Search & Rescue Dogs

  • Reducing nervousness, anxiety and stress are just a few of the many benefits of having therapy dogs spend time with students in school classrooms.

    Therapy Service Dogs

  • It costs over $50,000 to breed, raise, train, and place one assistance dog. However, The Guide Dog Foundation's services are provided at no cost to the individual.

    Guide Dogs

Meet a few of our Dog Handlers

  • Arnold O'Neal & Brody

    Guide Dog Brody was raised and trained by Dogs Inc (formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs)

  • Dr. Julie Lance & Sister

    Therapy Dog Atlanta / Cobb County Schools - Sister is personally trained & owned by Julie

  • Police Officer Bo Thompson & K-9 Taz

    Narcotics Detection & Apprehension K-9 at Charleston County Aviation Authority

  • USCG Joshua Clabby & K-9 Strike

    Explosives Detection K-9 Strike for the US Coast Guard

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”

— Orhan Pamuk