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Zusatztext Praise for Doctor Dogs “An insightful and fascinating journey.” — Psychology Today “This is a fascinating book about the amazing ways dogs can, and do, help people with physical and emotional problems. The title isn’t stretching the truth: They really are “Doctor Dogs.” On the other hand—and I mean this as a compliment—they would make terrible lawyers.” —Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog and dozens of other books “Goodavage has done it again, with her fascinating investigation into the world of doctor dogs. Goodavage has expertly synthesized the latest scientific research on how dogs can even save us from invisible dangers lurking in our bodies. A testament to the extraordinary connection between dogs and ourselves, and one more piece of evidence that their love for us truly knows no bounds.” —Brian Hare, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Dogs “ Doctor Dogs is fascinating, beautifully researched and written—and deeply moving. Maria Goodavage takes the reader around the globe—from laboratories developing a better e-nose or working to understand what compounds dogs may be alerting to in cancer samples, to homes where service and detection dogs are saving the lives of their owners on a daily and even hourly basis, and to facilities doing sophisticated and nuanced training with dogs that have fine noses and love treats, toys, and praise. The reader will meet seizure-detection dogs, dogs who can detect the dangerous bacterium c-difficile, and dogs who can calm their humans suffering from PTSD. Goodavage doesn’t shy away from the training challenges, the sometimes disappointing study results, and the problems with dishonest organizations taking advantage of desperate families. But the reader comes away feeling hope and profound admiration for the complex new roles that dogs are playing in helping humans—and for the dedicated researchers, trainers, and owners who work tirelessly and lovingly with our best friends.” —Cat Warren, author of the New York Times bestseller What the Dog Knows “It’s often said that dogs are man’s best friend, and Doctor Dogs depicts the healing power of canines in a very literal sense. I was completely enthralled by Goodavage’s research and stories of dogs in the medical field, and in awe of its dramatic takeaways. This book is equally enlightening as it is heartwarming.” —Craig Grossi author of Craig & Fred: A Marine A Stray Dog and How They Rescued Each Other “Introducing us to a memorable international cast of dogs and their humans, Doctor Dogs captures how dogs are putting their natural abilities to work on behalf of human physical, neurological, and psychological health; explains the science behind these feats; opens a window into expanding possibilities for medical service dogs; and most of all honors the extraordinary social intelligence of dogs and the life-enhancing relationships people forge with them.” —Hilary Hinzmann, co-author, with John W. Pilley, of Chaser: Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words “Blending painstaking research with journalistic prowess, Maria Goodavage takes the reader into the inspirational world of ‘canine clinicians’, highlighting the gifts of an exceptional nose and soulful eyes. Fetch a copy to be enlightened, humbled, and amazed, as Maria never loses sight of the most important intangible of all the emotional connectivity we recognize and love in every dog.” —Nick Trout, New York Times bestselling author of The Wonder of Lost Causes “If you’re a dog lover, Doctor Dogs is bound to become one of your all-time favorite books. It’s a hope-inspiring testament to the power...
