True story of a therapy dog, its history, and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog into a canine hero.

Describes the job therapy dogs do, what makes a good therapy dog, and the places they work.

How unwanted dogs are rescued and then trained as service dogs to help people with disabilities. WINNER--2016 Midwest Book Award. All proceeds will go to the 50

Explores the training, selection, and use of dogs who visit people who are sick, lonely, or sad.

"The text opens with a true story of a service dog, and then it explains the history of service dogs and the training methods used to transform an ordinary dog