Description: Called by one philosopher "the noblest beast God ever made", dogs have served mankind in more ways than any other animal. In THOSE WONDERFUL DOGS, you'll see loyal canines at work as they searched for buried victims of an earthquake disaster, assist the physically disabled, and pull sleds in the blizzard conditions of Alaska. You'll see how dogs are trained to "act" on Lassie, and the dogs that served as messengers on the battlefields of WW II. Marvel at the tireless determination of these devoted creatures, and applaud the enduring partnership between man and his best friend. If you like dogs, this video is a "must"!
Amazon.com: There are 350 recognized dog breeds across the world, and millions of dogs in the United States alone. In Those Wonderful Dogs from National Geographic, we learn that dogs are not just "man's best friend"; they are also one of the best partners to humans. Highlighting a domestic relationship that is more than 10,000 years old, this 60-minute documentary shows a number of important ways that dogs have been trained to work with and help people. These are the loyal and tireless dogs that act as shepherds, actors, sled power, aids to the elderly and handicapped, WWII soldiers, and even search-and-rescue team members. As we see and hear the different trainers with their canine partners, it becomes clear that the working relationship is one that is founded on warmth and affection. As you would expect from National Geographic, this video is as beautiful as it is informative. --Kevin Lapin
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Rating: - Wonderful dogs, mediocre movie
Bought this for my young granddaughter, who loves to watch animals in all shapes and sizes. It's difficult to find nature films that don't include the requisite scenes of animals ripping into each other's ... Read More
Rating: - An inside look at services provided by man's best friend
A fascinating and sometimes moving account of the relationship between dog and man. From the miracle of the Iditarod sled race, to performing service for the disabled, to finding buried victims of disaster, ... Read More
- Wonderful dogs, mediocre movie
- An inside look at services provided by man's best friend