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Superpower Dogs: Halo: Disaster Response Dog
Join Halo, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs,as she emBARKS on a journey to become a disaster response dog in this gripping nonfiction story, perfect for fans of Max!
Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo has spent almost her whole life preparing for one job: finding people who are trapped in disaster zones. Her bond with her human partner, Fire Captain Cat, is unshakeable, and together, they can overcome any obstacle. But training to be an Urban Search and Rescue dog is tough, and it's going to take all of Cat's dedication and Halo's courage to succeed.
Enhanced with breathtaking photographs and amazing canine facts, this true story of a hero's journey from adorable puppy to skilled Urban Search and Rescue dog is proof that real life superheroes walk--and bark--among us.
Dutch Shepherd puppy Halo has spent almost her whole life preparing for one job: finding people who are trapped in disaster zones. Her bond with her human partner, Fire Captain Cat, is unshakeable, and together, they can overcome any obstacle. But training to be an Urban Search and Rescue dog is tough, and it's going to take all of Cat's dedication and Halo's courage to succeed.
Enhanced with breathtaking photographs and amazing canine facts, this true story of a hero's journey from adorable puppy to skilled Urban Search and Rescue dog is proof that real life superheroes walk--and bark--among us.
144 pages, Paperback
Published March 5, 2019
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October 3, 2019
Halo, a Dutch Shepherd puppy is energetic, curious, and loves to play games. Those qualities lead Captain Kristian Labrada, known as Cat, to choose her as her next trainee. While many dogs don't make it through disaster response training, the book shows the reader just why Halo does. I enjoyed reading about Halo's exploits as she undergoes her training. The additional information about the requirements for a dog to qualify as a disaster response dog is helpful background information. The information about getting involved with dog training is a nice bonus. The photographs at the back of the book are a really fun touch. This is a great series for young dog lovers who like their stories nonfictional but just as compelling as a fictional story. The book is easy to read with just enough detail. A fun series all around.
December 20, 2019
3.5 stars
I found this book very interesting as the reader follows a Dutch shepherd puppy as she goes through her emergency response training for the first two years of her life. With the help of her trainer, Kristian (Cat) Labrada, Halo has to face many challenges before she can be accepted into the program. Cat was an experienced trained who had successfully taken three labradors through the training before finding Halo.
Halo's love of balls and squeaky toys, that were used as rewards when she did something right, made me smile. I also thought the extra information about how to become a disaster rescue volunteer, the requirements dogs had to meet to successfully pass the training and the disasters Cat had been involved in with her dogs were a nice touch.
A lovely read for younger dog lovers.
I found this book very interesting as the reader follows a Dutch shepherd puppy as she goes through her emergency response training for the first two years of her life. With the help of her trainer, Kristian (Cat) Labrada, Halo has to face many challenges before she can be accepted into the program. Cat was an experienced trained who had successfully taken three labradors through the training before finding Halo.
Halo's love of balls and squeaky toys, that were used as rewards when she did something right, made me smile. I also thought the extra information about how to become a disaster rescue volunteer, the requirements dogs had to meet to successfully pass the training and the disasters Cat had been involved in with her dogs were a nice touch.
A lovely read for younger dog lovers.
September 6, 2019
An interesting read if you’re wanting to venture into getting and training a dog for search and rescue.
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