The Dog Lover Unit, Rachel Rose
The Dog Lover Unit, Rachel Rose
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The Dog Lover Unit
Lessons in Courage from the World’s K9 Cops

Author: Rachel Rose

Narrator: Carrington MacDuffie

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2017

Synopsis

This is an up-close look at the lives and work of the brave men, women, and dogs who serve and protect citizens in America and around the world. An acclaimed poet, Rachel Rose never expected to spend her nights careening along the roads in high-speed chases or searching the woods for armed suspects. Yet once she decided to meet the people who devoted their lives to police K9 units, she found herself signing up for the ride-alongs, training runs, and other challenges faced by these courageous people—and canines—on a daily basis.In this book, Rose introduces readers to police dogs and their handlers in the United States, Canada, Britain, and France, where their group’s official name translates as “the dog lover unit.” She is there to catch a criminal with Constable Matt Noel and Blackie, to patrol with Sheriff Gene Davis and Gunner, and to witness the tragic funeral of Constable Dave Ross, where K9 Danny follows the coffin, looking for his master.With insight, humor, and awe, this book reveals the feats that these human and canine teams accomplish and the emotional and physical risks that they take for one another and for us.

About Rachel Rose

Rachel Rose has won awards for her poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, including a 2014 and 2016 Pushcart Prize, and was named a Governor’s General Award finalist in 2016. She was Canada’s poet laureate of Vancouver for 2014-2017 and has been a fellow at the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program. She has published work in journals and anthologies in Canada, the United States, New Zealand, and Japan.

About Carrington MacDuffie

Carrington MacDuffie is a voice actor and recording artist who has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, received numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards, and has been a frequent finalist for the Audie Award, including for her original audiobook, Many Things Invisible. Alongside her narration work, she has released a new album of original songs, Only an Angel.

Reviews

Goodreads review by R.M. on April 09, 2019

I picked this up as a book to listen to while running. I knew little about the book and nothing about the author. While I don't think she and I would agree on very much at all in regards to political or moral views if we sat down and talked to one another, I think we could both agree on how amazing......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on October 13, 2017

I have always been interested in the dogs that work to help police or the military. Thus, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book about police dogs and their handlers. I think anyone else who is interested in police dogs or in dogs in general should read this book because it provides a wonderful pict......more

Goodreads review by Elena on October 01, 2017

I was lucky enough to be able to read an advance copy of this fantastic book. A must read for dog lovers and those curious about policing around the world. The adrenaline packed sequences with the dogs and their handlers alternate with reflections on life , mariage, the human/canine connection, the......more

Goodreads review by Jefferson on October 01, 2017

An exhilarating, real story of ride-alongs with K-9 cops from around the world. The Dog Lover Unit is a poetic page-turner that talks about some of the most pertinent issues of today while giving multiple perspectives. Highly recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on December 10, 2017

Love dogs? Support the police? Combine the two and you get The Dog Lover Unit. This book was so good! The Dog Lover Unit revolves around our K9 Police Force. Rachel Rose traveled around the world for five years to learn about police dogs and the units they are apart of. She got up close and personal with......more

Quotes

“Enter the intense world of both the dogs and people who form the K-9 corps. Every dog has its own unique personality.” Temple Grandin, New York Times bestselling author

“A comprehensive glimpse into an overlooked line of police work.” Booklist

“What do you get when a poet does ride-alongs with police K-9 units in four different countries? You get a unique, insightful, and well-written book like this. It is a must read for anyone interested in these dedicated police officers and their valiant canine partners.” Stanley Coren, author of How to Speak Dog

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