Overview: A dog's purpose can extended beyond a companionship role as man s best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility.

This fascinating 7-part documentary series explores the history, training and duties of working dogs and the integral role they serve to assist mankind.

DVD Verdict: This wondrous, so very lovable series features seven parts - individual stories - that celebrate the deep emotional bonds between people and their beloved four-legged friends” from countries including Syria, Japan, Italy and the United States.

As we learn from speeches made throughout the show, dogs don’t just make us feel loved, dogs make us feel safe. In the world we live in today, no matter how divided we are, we should take care to realize how much dogs mean to all of us, and how our bond with them can help bring us together.

Chapters:
1. Wolves Become Dogs
2. Dogs Move Into the Stage and Stadium
3. Herding and Mushing
4. The Nose Will Get the Job Done
5. Police and Military
6. Dogs Helping People Live Normal Lives
7. Protection and Companion

Running at a lovely - hey, I was a dog owner for 15 years, so yes, it's lovely - 3 hours and 12 minutes, this is a Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.