A Dog Named Mattis: 12 Lessons for Living Courageously, Serving Selflessly, and Building Bridges from a Heroic K9 Officer (The Perfect Christmas Gift for Dog Lovers and People in Law Enforcement)

Take a ride-along with Sergeant Mark Tappan and his amazing K9 partner Mattis, whose heroic actions will inspire you to live courageously, serve selflessly, and love passionately because every human (and dog) has a purpose. Sergeant Mark Tappan shares a unique bond with his K9 partner Mattis, one of the most decorated police K9s of all time. Mark knew from the first time they interacted that Mattis was something special. As a man of deep faith, Mark also knew that God's most profound teaching often comes through the most unexpected sources, and he soon realized that Mattis was going to teach him about loyalty, selfless service, and so much more. In A Dog Named Mattis, Mark shares twelve life lessons he's learned from working with Mattis. Through these first-hand accounts of bravery and service, you will learn profound lessons, like: Being willing to 'go all in' and work with all your heart, even when things are uncertain How persistence pays off when you are willing to stick with what you know is right How to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity And much more You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of police K9s and gain a deeper understanding of: The many ways that K9 units assist police departments What a K9 officer's daily life looks like What kind of training police dogs and their handlers must go through How a police dog is tested and selected The lengths a dog will go to in order to complete their mission A Dog Named Mattis will capture the hearts of dog lovers everywhere and remind you that true success is built on relationships filled with trust, communication, and love.
ASIN: 1400246687
VSKU: BVV.1400246687.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Tappan, Mark
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.