Ascent Dog

Not just a companion, the dog has padded beside Natives and explorers since the advent of humans on the North American continent. Friend, hunter, fellow rover, hauler of trade goods and household items, not to mention sometime lunch "on the paw," the dog has been a working member of the family throughout history. This book explores the working relationship between man and dog in the West. From travois and sled in Native pre-history, through the paw prints of Hollywood's canine stars, to search and rescue in today's adventure-filled backcountry, dogs continue to work for us, with us and occasionally against us.