Top Dog

Maria Goodavage takes readers into the life of Lucca K458, a decorated and highly skilled military working dog. An extraordinary bond develops between Lucca and Marine Corps dog handlers Chris Willingham and Juan Rodriguez, in what would become a legendary 400-mission career. A specialized search dog, Lucca belongs to an elite group trained to work off- leash at long distances from her handler to sniff out deadly explosives. She served alongside both Special Forces and regular infantry and became so sought-after that platoons frequently requested her by nameHere, in gritty detail, is the gripping account of Lucca’s adventures on and off the battlefields, including tense, lifesaving explosives.