Maria Goodavage, veteran journalist and author of the New York Times bestsellers Soldier Dogs and Top Dog, lives in San Francisco with her family and yellow Lab, Gus Kilroy.
"A pawesome book on the lives of Secret Service dogs."
-Time Magazine "Secret Service Dogs offers an inside look at these
animals; how they're selected, trained, and save the president from
bad guys... a collection of funny, dramatic, and heartfelt
anecdotes."
-MensJournal.com "Even non-dog lovers will be fascinated by Maria
Goodavage's in-depth examination of the highly trained canines and
their equally impressive human handlers in Secret Service
Dogs."
-The Associated Press "A wonderful account and history of these
unsung heroes at work every day to make the world safer... an
important addition to the works that show how dogs really are man's
best friend."
-Library Journal "Goodavage compels readers with stories of the
bonds between Secret Service dogs and their handlers. A must-read
for the dog lover."
-Booklist "The latest treat for dog lovers by Goodavage."
-Kirkus Reviews
"Packed with colorful vignettes, this rich tapestry serves up a
combination of history, cases, and appetizing personal
recollections of handlers with their special working partners."
-American Kennel Club "A fascinating read... a celebration of how
training, heart, friendship, and duty can bring out the best in all
of us. And it just goes to show you...everything's better when dogs
are involved."
-San Francisco Book Review
"Secret Service Dogs tells the incredible story of the fearless
animals who put their lives on the line every day to protect the
first family and the men and women of the Secret Service who love
them. It is a heartwarming and compelling read that offers an
inside look at the incredible bond between these dogs and their
handlers -- a uniquely American story of bravery, loyalty, and
love."
-Kate Andersen Brower, #1 New York Times bestselling author of
First Women and The Residence "It has been said that the best
nonfiction books are those that reveal a hidden world to the
reader: A place they wouldn't otherwise be able to experience.
Maria Goodavage's Secret Service Dogs is that kind of book - a
well-researched and compelling read not only for dog lovers, but
anyone interested in seeing high-level White House security
operations from an insider's perspective." -Gerald Petievich,
former U.S. Secret Service special agent, author of To Live and Die
in LA, The Sentinel, and other Secret Service novels.
"As a guide dog user and survivor of the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center in 2001 I appreciate and understand the value of
the teamwork and trust that bind a canine unit such as those
portrayed in Secret Service Dogs. This book is a must read not only
for anyone who wishes to better understand dogs, but also because
it is just a really good story. Maria Goodavage captured me right
from page one. As Larry King said about my own book, Thunder Dog,
'This is a page turner'. After reading Secret Service Dogs you will
have a new and stronger appreciation for how to build a
relationship with your own animal colleagues and friends. Enjoy.
The read is well worth your time."
-Michael Hingson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thunder
Dog "Maria Goodavage takes us into a world that few know about and
shows us just how special these dogs are. Although their work is
serious, none of it could happen without the special relationships
between the dogs and their handlers that come shining through."
-Gregory Berns, author of How Dogs Love Us
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