Nonfiction Dogs

Calling all French bulldog lovers! Ever wondered about a French bulldog's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a French bulldog?

Calling all corgi lovers! Ever wondered about a corgi's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a corgi?

Fetch and face-licks aren’t the only things involved in dog ownership. You’ll care for your dog every day. Is a dog the pet for you?

Police dogs can do everything from tracking criminals to helping prevent riots. With its keen sense of smell and good hearing, a police dog is invaluable to its human partner. Learn more about these amazing animals, including how they are chosen, the training they go through, and the missions they complete.

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.

Why do dogs bark? Do they get lonely? These questions and more are answered in this fun and engaging book for young listeners.

Every morning in the Japanese town of Shibuya, Professor Ueno awakens and is greeted by his loyal Akita dog, Hachiko. They enjoy a breakfast together before the professor leaves to catch the train to the school where he teaches. And Hachiko sits at the station eagerly awaiting his master’s return. Then one afternoon Professor Ueno does not return. And Hachiko waits. Days and weeks pass and still no one - not even the young boy Yasuo who comes to care for him - can persuade the faithful dog to leave his post. Years go by and yet still he waits.

Have you ever seen a coyote? Coyotes live across North America and have earned quite the reputation as pests. Many people have begun to trap and kill them in order to protect their livestock—but they are fascinating animals with long history and event part of folklore. Learn about the coyote and their special behaviors and abilities!

Picked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the unknown wilds of the Louisiana Territory, Meriwether Lewis assembles a rugged team of adventurers, including co-captain William Clark - and a Newfoundland dog named Seaman. As hunter, retriever, and guard, Seaman becomes a trusted member of the Corps of Discovery. While the team tackles raging rivers and muddy shallows, Seaman is there - sharing their hunger and fatigue. Whether Indians threaten or grizzlies roar, he stands his ground. And through mountain peak or valley deep, Seaman remains a watchful friend and determined foe.

Racing over snow and pulling a heavy a sled is all in a day’s work for these snow dogs. Learn what it takes to be a sled dog.

It's fun to teach your dog new tricks. This book shows you step by step how to teach your dog to perform on command. Your friends will be amazed at how smart your dog is!

What does it mean when your dog rolls onto his back or sniffs your hand? Find out how your dog uses body language, barks, and howls to communicate with you and the rest of the world.

A well-trained dog is welcome almost anywhere. Discover the secrets of teaching good manners to your dog.

Calling all German shepherd lovers! Ever wondered about a German shepherd's personality? Want to find out the best way to care for a German shepherd?

This is a brief introductory guide on dogs and why they behave the way they do.

Did you know all dogs have a different nose print? Have you wondered how many breeds of dogs there are? Young listeners will learn about dog's senses, behavior, life cycle, and more in this fact-filled book.

Sniffing out people hurt in a disaster is all in a day’s work for these four-legged heroes. Learn what it takes to be a search and rescue dog.

Tyler's grandma is deaf, so she gets Happy, a specially trained dog who hears for her.

A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

Dogs on Duty introduces beginning book explorers to different kinds of working dogs, including herding dogs, military dogs, search and rescue dogs, and even service dogs. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of these dogs as well as the special skills they are trained to do with this fun series! Supplementary text reinforces the specific kinds of duties these dogs perform.