Cassius was an exceptional police dog. In just five years he scored a century of arrests, saved lives, bit half a dozen policemen, and gave his handler, PC Joe Sleightholm, the most exhilarating and nerve-wracking experiences of his life. Things did not go according to plan in Joe's first years as a police dog handler - he just couldn't find the right dog. Then Cass came along. The two of them quickly formed a bond, graduated as stars from their training, and became an outstanding, effective working partnership. Car thieves, armed robbers, drug dealers, burglars - Cassius learned how to track them down, contain them, intimidate them ...and, if needs be, attack them too. It was a dangerous life for both him and Joe. But Cass was still a dog, an animal that could trust, please, frustrate, infuriate, delight and - in the end - break your heart.
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Gordon Thorburn has worked as a copywriter, journalist, scriptwriter, editor and author. Books include Bombers, First and Last, Animal Spy, and the bestselling Men and Sheds. He lives in Norfolk.
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By Squiffy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, I'm a bit of a Heathen...Not much of a Book reader I'm sorry to say...usually bored to death by Chapter 2
So, I get this book as a present, because I like Dogs...and as much out of politeness, start reading it.
Well, could I put it down?...Nope!.....I enjoyed every page, a great insight, into the lives of a PC and his faithfull companion!...it was impossible not to fall in love with Cassius...and I recommend this book to all who love Dogs!
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So, I get this book as a present, because I like Dogs...and as much out of politeness, start reading it.
Well, could I put it down?...Nope!.....I enjoyed every page, a great insight, into the lives of a PC and his faithfull companion!...it was impossible not to fall in love with Cassius...and I recommend this book to all who love Dogs!
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By SHEILA GOSS
Format:Hardcover
CASSIUS WAS A BOOK I JUST HAD TO READ TO THE END IN ONE DAY. REALLY ENJOYED IT. MADE ME REALIZE JUST HOW MUCH THE POLICE DOGS ARE SO NEEDED. I SMILED, LAUGHED, AND CRIED IN EQUAL MEASURE. THANKS CASSIUS AND ALL POLICE DOGS. SHEE.
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By RozziD
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I received this book as a birthday present from someone who knows about the special little place in my heart for the German Shepherd. I began reading this book wondering if I would enjoy it at all as I have read so many stories about 'amazing dogs' that I figured it would be a sort of 'same old, same old' book. However, I absolutely loved Cassius and now realise that I got away pretty lightly with my slightly single minded Shepherd.
Cassius, as the title states, is the story of a Police Dog. It starts with the training that the police go through when training one of these beautiful, intelligent animals and goes right through his career to his retirement and beyond.
This book made me laugh out loud in places and cry in others.
It is a great story - sometimes from the point of view of his handler - PC Joe Sleightholm - and sometimes form the point of view of Cass himself. It gives the reader some understanding of the level of total trust that police officer and dog have in each other and how they deal with the problems of dealing with crime and staying one step ahead of the criminals.
Fantastic book - highly recommended.
Cassius, as the title states, is the story of a Police Dog. It starts with the training that the police go through when training one of these beautiful, intelligent animals and goes right through his career to his retirement and beyond.
This book made me laugh out loud in places and cry in others.
It is a great story - sometimes from the point of view of his handler - PC Joe Sleightholm - and sometimes form the point of view of Cass himself. It gives the reader some understanding of the level of total trust that police officer and dog have in each other and how they deal with the problems of dealing with crime and staying one step ahead of the criminals.
Fantastic book - highly recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By P. JEFFREY
Format:Hardcover
Enjoyed the book very much, liked the details of how the dog reacted to the training, and if you love german shepherd dogs, it just proves how intelligent they are.I liked the police language, not too politically correct!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great book and i loved it so much that my second German Shepherd puppy I have just got- I named after Cassius.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By shelly
Format:Paperback
great book read it in 3 days couldnt put it down,good info if your trying to train a dog,mates are now waiting for it to be passed on.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. Fleischer
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book because firstly I love dogs and secondly because I owned a longhair German Shepherd dog myself, who looked very much like Cassius. Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly whilst I was reading the book. To review the book I have to say that at times the story line jumped around a bit, but I still enjoyed it. It brought an insight into the training of police dogs and the one down side to this book, is that there are no photos, apart from the lovely one on the cover. I think a few photos of Cassius, or any police dog, in action/training would have been a benficial addition.
It is an enjoyable book, easy to read without being sentimental
It is an enjoyable book, easy to read without being sentimental
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I would rate this book to anyone loved every minute of reading it the officers are very dedicated to their work with these beautiful dogs..
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Enjoyed that.
A good read. Not my normal bag. Brought a tear to my eye more than once, some funny, some sad. Thank you.
Published 8 days ago by Janette Davies
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Funny and Interesting but Somehow Impersonal
I love dogs and love to read about them so I thought I would really enjoy this book. To some extent I did. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Carol
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BRILLIANT!
A cracking informative and amusing book.
The author describes the role of Police Dog and Handler very well. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
The author describes the role of Police Dog and Handler very well. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Published 1 month ago by joe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cassius
Found this book very interesting, was lovely to read about the strong bond between the police dog handler and his couragous dog
Published 1 month ago by christine seabrook
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Cassius
Bought as a present for a friend who had an Alsatian like Cassius a long time ago.
He thoroughly enjoyed the book and it brought a lot of good memories back.
He thoroughly enjoyed the book and it brought a lot of good memories back.
Published 1 month ago by margaret
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Cassius
This book is truly about friendship love and just amazing. i rated this book 5 cos its the best and cant stop reading it
Published 1 month ago by eliza tidball
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GREAT READ
This is a story of a wonderful dog and is really well written. It will make you laugh at time but it can also make you cry. Read more
Published 1 month ago by rhking
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present for a friend
This was a birthday present, and very well received . . . . . . . . . . .
Published 1 month ago by kml
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Interesting
Good insight to the working life and training of a working dog and its association with its handler - If your interested in dogs, more than just policework its worth a read.
Published 2 months ago by Alan Griffiths
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What a truly wonderful dog
I chose this rating because only the five star would be right for a truly wonderful story of a loyal police dog. I did not want the story to end and was very sad the way it did. Read more
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