DogTown

From Marley and Me to Cesar's Way, millions of dog owners eagerly seek out great dog stories that yield keen behavioural insights, and one of their favourite new sources is DogTown, the National Geographic Channel's latest hit show. Now, DogTown's most moving stories and challenging cases are collected in this book to evoke both the joy and the occasional, but inevitable, heartbreak that accompanies the important work of saving homeless dogs. Focusing both on the relationships between dogs and people and on the latest discoveries in animal health and behavior, the book features 12 of DogTown's most memorable cases. Each chapter follows one dog - often considered unadoptable by other shelters - from the first days at DogTown, through assessment and treatment, to whether the dog finds a "forever home" outside the shelter. Photographs of each dog trace its entire journey at DogTown and chart its progress from beginning to end. DogTown's veterinarians, trainers, and experts who are featured on the show contribute essays on their most meaningful moments in working with animals. Interwoven in each story is the science behind the therapy.