Good Dogs of Service

True Stories of Honor, Courage, and Devotion

Ms. Lynn Cobb, Tamra Dempsey

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English

Val De Grace
19 July 2022

Photography & photographs

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 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.

By: Ms. Lynn Cobb
Designed by: Tamra Dempsey
Imprint: Val De Grace
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 254mm, Spine: 19mm
ISBN: 9780997640526
ISBN 10: 0997640529
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 19 July 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lynn Cobb is a professional photographer specializing in portraits. She draws her inspiration from the people she photographs and loves to hear the stories of their lives. She believes that a series of photographs creates a beautiful “visual” story that can inspire the world—all without words. In addition to capturing life’s treasured moments through the lens of a camera, Lynn also enjoys running, riding horses, and serving the community through various nonprofits. When not working, most days she can be found walking with her husband, Chris, and their Labradors, Tess, Brooke, and Charlotte along the trails and moss-draped oak trees near their home in Charleston, S.C.

Reviews for Good Dogs of Service: True Stories of Honor, Courage, and Devotion

[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