Rescue Dogs (HH): Crime and Rescue Canines in the Canadian Rockies (Amazing Stories (Heritage House))
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.25 (720 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1894974786 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Portman describes the escapades of Canadian Rockies park warden Alfie Burstrom and his canine partner, Ginger-the first certified avalanche search team in North America-as well as his own adventures tracking down criminals and missing persons with his German shepherd, Sam. Dale Portman's insightful storytelling is a heartwarming affirmation of the bond between human and dog. Reading these stories of working dogs will give you a new appreciation of the important roles they play and how they really are our silent heroes.. This collection of crime and rescue stories by the retired park warden and dog trainer highlights the vital role dogs play in saving lives, upholding the law and recovering bodies
"Dogs Are Amazing" according to ATD. Let me just say that I had to have my elderly GSD put down in August.Promised myself, no more dogs.Read the book and tomorrow I am about to adopt a dog.[]
Dale's adventures with Sam, a German Shepherd, and the escapades of Ginger and the other working dogs featured in this book make a fascinating read. We drove off to another avalanche exercise while he sat on the seat in front of me, where I could keep an eye on him, barking his approval to one and all as we headed up the mountain." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: animals adventure western Canada Dale Portman's insightful storytelling is a heart-warming affirmation of the bond between man and dog. From the Back Cover Rescue Dogs - Crime and Rescue Canines in the Canadian Rockies "Sam the rescue dog was so eager that when the day came to ge
. Besides seeing new cultures in foreign lands, Dale's greatest love is for extended trips to remote parts of the Canadian Rockies. Dale Portman is a retired park warden who spent nearly 30 years working for the warden service, often involved with back country travel, mountain rescue and avalanche control work in Jasper, Banff, Yoho and Glacier/Revelstoke National Parks