When Dogs Work

Explore the very important jobs that dogs do every day with this photographic ode to working dogs.

Through ice and snow,
I run with my pack.
Towing my friends
Down the track.

Preschoolers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration. When Dogs Work explores the real jobs that dogs do! From guide dog to water rescue dog to actor—these marvellous dogs may surprise you!   

In rhythmic text perfect for an energetic read-aloud, When Dogs Work points out the incredible skills that dogs have. Bright photographs of the working dogs will help preschoolers identify the “uniform” of each working dog.

The book’s Toddler Tough format with a padded cover, rounded corners, and extra-heavy pages makes it a sturdy choice for endless story times.  

Opal Sinclair began writing bedtime stories for her younger sisters when she was a child. Raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Opal earned her Masters in English and Film at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Opal has had many pets throughout her life, including three very important dogs. Today, Opal lives in Toronto with her two cats.