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Sniffer Dogs

by Nancy F. Castaldo, photos

Ages: 12+

Published: 2014

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt BFYR

ISBN: 978-0-544-08893-1

Keywords: Dogs, Search and Rescue

Because of their extraordinary sense of smell, dogs can be trained to provide many important services, from “search and rescue” to finding dangerous contraband and allergens. Color photographs and extensive back matter.