Praise for The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them
2020 Northern Lights Book Award: Animals/Pets Category Winner
2020 CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection
“A fetching book for dog lovers.”—Booklist
“The author’s obvious love of dogs and the impressive feats of the Dog Patrol will inspire young readers to take an interest in animal welfare causes. VERDICT Dog lovers will relish the rich detail and extensive photography in this engaging guide to canine care and advocacy.”—School Library Journal
“Clear, accurate, engaging, and informative text combines with a substantial collection of high-interest color photographs, several per large page, to round out a thorough exploration of an important issue….Perfect for dog lovers and those contemplating that critical mission.”—Kirkus Reviews
“With informational sidebars, full-color photographs, a glossary and index, and a list of further resources, The Dog Patrol is an ideal instructional handbook and guide for young readers ages 8-12 who seek to improve their canine companion’s welfare at home and beyond...”—Midwest Book Review
“The Dog Patrol offers a comprehensive training manual, specifically designed for kids, on responsible [dog] guardianship....Laidlaw, one of Canada’s most dedicated and respected authorities on animal welfare, provides effective leadership training for young advocates in this essential resource.”—Quill & Quire
“[An] amazing book that explores the significant role companion dogs play in our lives....Immensely informative.”—Canadian Children’s Book News
“The Dog Patrol is an excellent book for children who live with a canine, want to adopt one or want to actively make things better for these wonderful beings!”—Toronto.com
“The Dog Patrol definitely belongs in elementary school classrooms or libraries…Highly Recommended.”—CM Magazine
“This book is an excellent read for children who love animals. It will help them to better understand all of the care a companion dog needs, how to understand the signals dogs are giving humans, how to find a reputable adoption centre, and so much more….I am sure Rob Laidlaw’s The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them will inspire readers to support animals in need in their own communities.”—CanLit for LittleCanadians
“The Dog Patrol functions as both a how-to manual on taking care of a dog and a celebration of kids who have made significant efforts to protect and help dogs. Information is also included about the history of dogs and humans. The book is filled with attractive color photographs with clear captions….This is an excellent resource for anyone thinking about getting a dog, as well as for those who already have dogs. Highly recommended.”—Youth Services Book Review
“A must-have handbook for the middle grade dog lover.”—Christina Ammirati
“The writing is conversational, stated clearly and appealing from start to finish. The photos and design invite careful attention to content. The profiles he shares in the Dog Patrol sections are inspiring and informative, always with the focus being on the best possible ways to ensure a happy, productive life for the dogs in our care.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction
“For kids or young teens wondering if they can or how they might be able to get involved in canine welfare causes, The Dog Patrol is a great starting point to motivate and encourage further research....[T]his hopeful and easy-to-digest informative tone carries through the course of the book, making The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect Them a fantastic and vital up-to-date resource for children’s non-fiction collections and dog enthusiasts alike.”—Fab Book Reviews
“This is a great book for dog lovers of all ages!”—Canadian Bookworm
