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Good Dog. Stay.
Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
Marley & Me Illustrated Edition: Life and Love with the
World's Worst Dog
World's Worst Dog
Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First
You Have to Do It: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog to a Young Boy
You Have to Do It: Life Lessons from a Wise Old Dog to a Young Boy
It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And
Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs
Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs
Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
A Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me
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The Dogs in My Life, Vol. 1
A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep,
Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me
Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me
“The life of a good dog is like the life of a good person, only shorter and more compressed,” writes
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen about her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau. With her
trademark wisdom and humor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau’s,
and on the lessons she’s learned by watching him: to roll with the punches, to take things as they come,
to measure herself not in terms of the past or the future but of the present, to raise her nose in the air
from time to time and, at least metaphorically, holler, “I smell bacon!”
Of the dog that once possessed a catcher’s mitt of a mouth, Quindlen reminisces, “there came a time
when a scrap thrown in his direction usually bounced unseen off his head. Yet put a pork roast in the
oven, and the guy still breathed as audibly as an obscene caller. The eyes and ears may have gone, but
the nose was eternal. And the tail. The tail still wagged, albeit at half-staff. When it stops, I thought more
than once, then we’ll know.”
Heartening and bittersweet, Good Dog. Stay. honors the life of a cherished and loyal friend and offers us
a valuable lesson on our four-legged family members: Sometimes an old dog can teach us new tricks.
About the Author
ANNA QUINDLEN is the author of five bestselling novels (Rise and Shine, Blessings, Object Lessons,
One True Thing, Black and Blue), and six nonfiction books (Being Perfect, Loud & Clear, A Short Guide to
a Happy Life, Living Out Loud, Thinking Out Loud, How Reading Changed My Life). She has also written
two children's books (The Tree That Came to Stay, Happily Ever After). Her New York Times column
"Public and Private" won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. Her column now appears every other week in
Newsweek.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen about her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau. With her
trademark wisdom and humor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau’s,
and on the lessons she’s learned by watching him: to roll with the punches, to take things as they come,
to measure herself not in terms of the past or the future but of the present, to raise her nose in the air
from time to time and, at least metaphorically, holler, “I smell bacon!”
Of the dog that once possessed a catcher’s mitt of a mouth, Quindlen reminisces, “there came a time
when a scrap thrown in his direction usually bounced unseen off his head. Yet put a pork roast in the
oven, and the guy still breathed as audibly as an obscene caller. The eyes and ears may have gone, but
the nose was eternal. And the tail. The tail still wagged, albeit at half-staff. When it stops, I thought more
than once, then we’ll know.”
Heartening and bittersweet, Good Dog. Stay. honors the life of a cherished and loyal friend and offers us
a valuable lesson on our four-legged family members: Sometimes an old dog can teach us new tricks.
About the Author
ANNA QUINDLEN is the author of five bestselling novels (Rise and Shine, Blessings, Object Lessons,
One True Thing, Black and Blue), and six nonfiction books (Being Perfect, Loud & Clear, A Short Guide to
a Happy Life, Living Out Loud, Thinking Out Loud, How Reading Changed My Life). She has also written
two children's books (The Tree That Came to Stay, Happily Ever After). Her New York Times column
"Public and Private" won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992. Her column now appears every other week in
Newsweek.
The heartwarming and unforgettable story of a family in the making and the
wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life
John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little
house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy.
Life would never be the same.
Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like
no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole
women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches
and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the
veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these."
And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and
loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak
over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-
year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role
in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he
remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love,
they would learn, comes in many forms.
Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just
ask the Grogans.
wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in life
John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little
house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy.
Life would never be the same.
Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like
no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole
women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches
and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the
veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these."
And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and
loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak
over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-
year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role
in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he
remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love,
they would learn, comes in many forms.
Is it possible for humans to discover the key to happiness through a bigger-than-life, bad-boy dog? Just
ask the Grogans.
This beautiful illustrated gift edition features:
a beautiful cloth cover
a unique dog leash bookmark ribbon
full-color photos throughout
a special note from the author
the newspaper column that started it all....
A Gift from the Heart, A Treasure for All Time
John Grogan touched our hearts with his #1 New York Times bestseller Marley & Me, the unforgettable
story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in
life. Lavishly illustrated with never-before-published photographs, this special edition includes a
personal message from John Grogan as well as his original Philadelphia Inquirer column that inspired
the book. The heartwarming story that has made millions laugh and cry is now a wonderful keepsake for
those who love Marley and for those who have yet to meet him.
a beautiful cloth cover
a unique dog leash bookmark ribbon
full-color photos throughout
a special note from the author
the newspaper column that started it all....
A Gift from the Heart, A Treasure for All Time
John Grogan touched our hearts with his #1 New York Times bestseller Marley & Me, the unforgettable
story of a family in the making and the wondrously neurotic dog who taught them what really matters in
life. Lavishly illustrated with never-before-published photographs, this special edition includes a
personal message from John Grogan as well as his original Philadelphia Inquirer column that inspired
the book. The heartwarming story that has made millions laugh and cry is now a wonderful keepsake for
those who love Marley and for those who have yet to meet him.
From the author of the national bestseller It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump, more woofs of
wisdom-this time, straight from the dog's mouth
In his first book, John O'Hurley wrote of the many life lessons he'd learned from dogs-lessons that
carried him from the New England woods of his childhood to his life today as an award-winning actor,
composer, and writer amid the bright lights of Hollywood. Now, in Before Your Dog Can Eat Your
Homework, First You Have to Do It, O'Hurley once again finds himself seeking the wisdom of a canine
companion. After years of parenting pets, last December, he became a father to his first child, William.
Along with the many new joys of being a dad, John faced a new set of challenges-and it was Scoshi, his
wizened white Maltese and faithful confidante for nearly two decades, who, at every turn, pointed the way.
This time, however-much to John's surprise-Scoshi put his wisdom in writing.
Eight weeks after William was born, John began finding curious scribblings on small scraps of paper,
hidden under the Big Blue Elephant that sits in the corner of his son's room.
Dear Little Pink Thing, the first note read, Who are you?
From there, the content of the notes grew richer-and from their simple substance, the author became
clear to John. These were not random notes. They were Scoshi's life lessons for father and son-a wise
old dog sharing truths he had learned over the years.
In these pages, O'Hurley reveals and reflects on Scoshi's insights: During the many fishing trips they
took together, Scoshi learned the importance of quality time spent with loved ones. Through the
unfortunate experience of getting waylaid by a skunk, Scoshi learned that life's not always fair-but that
there are ways to make the best of it, and that you are not your circumstances. Scoshi also sets the
record straight that dogs do not eat homework; they only eat homework that was never done-reminding
William that it is important to take responsibility for his actions, to live life authentically (and with a sense
of humor), and to have the courage of his convictions.
At once poignant, profound, and laugh-out-loud funny, Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First
You Have to Do It is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the joys of parenting pets and children alike, and
further testament to the enduring wisdom of man's best friend.
About the Author
John O'Hurley is the host of NBC's National Dog Show Presented by Purina(r) and the game show
Family Feud. He is well-known for his award-winning role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, and as the
ultimate champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. An accomplished stage actor, he also stars in
Spamalot Las Vegas.
wisdom-this time, straight from the dog's mouth
In his first book, John O'Hurley wrote of the many life lessons he'd learned from dogs-lessons that
carried him from the New England woods of his childhood to his life today as an award-winning actor,
composer, and writer amid the bright lights of Hollywood. Now, in Before Your Dog Can Eat Your
Homework, First You Have to Do It, O'Hurley once again finds himself seeking the wisdom of a canine
companion. After years of parenting pets, last December, he became a father to his first child, William.
Along with the many new joys of being a dad, John faced a new set of challenges-and it was Scoshi, his
wizened white Maltese and faithful confidante for nearly two decades, who, at every turn, pointed the way.
This time, however-much to John's surprise-Scoshi put his wisdom in writing.
Eight weeks after William was born, John began finding curious scribblings on small scraps of paper,
hidden under the Big Blue Elephant that sits in the corner of his son's room.
Dear Little Pink Thing, the first note read, Who are you?
From there, the content of the notes grew richer-and from their simple substance, the author became
clear to John. These were not random notes. They were Scoshi's life lessons for father and son-a wise
old dog sharing truths he had learned over the years.
In these pages, O'Hurley reveals and reflects on Scoshi's insights: During the many fishing trips they
took together, Scoshi learned the importance of quality time spent with loved ones. Through the
unfortunate experience of getting waylaid by a skunk, Scoshi learned that life's not always fair-but that
there are ways to make the best of it, and that you are not your circumstances. Scoshi also sets the
record straight that dogs do not eat homework; they only eat homework that was never done-reminding
William that it is important to take responsibility for his actions, to live life authentically (and with a sense
of humor), and to have the courage of his convictions.
At once poignant, profound, and laugh-out-loud funny, Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First
You Have to Do It is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the joys of parenting pets and children alike, and
further testament to the enduring wisdom of man's best friend.
About the Author
John O'Hurley is the host of NBC's National Dog Show Presented by Purina(r) and the game show
Family Feud. He is well-known for his award-winning role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, and as the
ultimate champion of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. An accomplished stage actor, he also stars in
Spamalot Las Vegas.
A charming and hilarious New York Times bestseller about the enduring wisdom of dogs, from the host
of the enormously popular National Dog Show
It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is more than a mere celebration of man’s best friend. In this
lighthearted exploration of how and why dogs serve as some of our most valuable and enlightened
teachers, well-known and well-loved actor/show host John O’Hurley shares lessons learned from his
life with canine companions, including:
•Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day
•Never Miss a Nap
•When One Person Stops Petting You, Move On
•A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast
•You’re Only as Big as You Think You Are
“Dogs, after all, have pure hearts, trusting natures, a zest for living, noble characters, and an ability to
take things in stride,” writes O’Hurley in the book’s introduction. “They can be counted on, and are
pleasant companions. They know what's important, always. How many humans do you know about
which you could say the same?”
At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a
must read for dog lovers everywhere.
About the Author
JOHN O’HURLEY is the host of NBC’s The National Dog Show. He is well-known for his role of J.
Peterman on Seinfeld, and as the first champion of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
of the enormously popular National Dog Show
It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is more than a mere celebration of man’s best friend. In this
lighthearted exploration of how and why dogs serve as some of our most valuable and enlightened
teachers, well-known and well-loved actor/show host John O’Hurley shares lessons learned from his
life with canine companions, including:
•Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day
•Never Miss a Nap
•When One Person Stops Petting You, Move On
•A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast
•You’re Only as Big as You Think You Are
“Dogs, after all, have pure hearts, trusting natures, a zest for living, noble characters, and an ability to
take things in stride,” writes O’Hurley in the book’s introduction. “They can be counted on, and are
pleasant companions. They know what's important, always. How many humans do you know about
which you could say the same?”
At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It’s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a
must read for dog lovers everywhere.
About the Author
JOHN O’HURLEY is the host of NBC’s The National Dog Show. He is well-known for his role of J.
Peterman on Seinfeld, and as the first champion of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.
While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog—a Labrador mix—who was living on his own in the
wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him
home. There, he realized that Merle’s native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the
human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in.
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle’s Door
explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing
to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior as well as insights into the origins
and evolution of the human-dog partnership. Merle showed Kerasote how dogs might live if they were
allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be
applied universally.
About the Author
TED KERASOTE ’s writing has appeared in more than fifty periodicals, including Audubon, National
Geographic Traveler, Outside, Field & Stream, Salon, and the New York Times. His most recent book,
Out There: In the Wild in a Wired Age, won the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Wyoming.
wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him
home. There, he realized that Merle’s native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the
human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in.
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle’s Door
explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing
to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior as well as insights into the origins
and evolution of the human-dog partnership. Merle showed Kerasote how dogs might live if they were
allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be
applied universally.
About the Author
TED KERASOTE ’s writing has appeared in more than fifty periodicals, including Audubon, National
Geographic Traveler, Outside, Field & Stream, Salon, and the New York Times. His most recent book,
Out There: In the Wild in a Wired Age, won the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Wyoming.
Sometimes, change comes on four legs.
In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support
he found in the massive forms of his two yellow Labrador retrievers, Julius and Stanley. When the Labs
were six and seven, a breeder who’d read his book contacted Katz to say she had a dog that was meant
for him—a two-year-old border collie named Devon, well bred but high-strung and homeless. Katz
already had a full canine complement—but, as he writes, “Change loves me. . . . It comes in all forms. . .
. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.” Shortly thereafter he brought Devon home. A Dog Year
shows how a man discovered much about himself through one dog (and then another), whose
temperament seemed as different from his own as day from night. It is a story of trust and
understanding, of life and death, of continuity and change. It is by turns insightful, hilarious, and deeply
moving.
In his popular and widely praised Running to the Mountain, Jon Katz wrote of the strength and support
he found in the massive forms of his two yellow Labrador retrievers, Julius and Stanley. When the Labs
were six and seven, a breeder who’d read his book contacted Katz to say she had a dog that was meant
for him—a two-year-old border collie named Devon, well bred but high-strung and homeless. Katz
already had a full canine complement—but, as he writes, “Change loves me. . . . It comes in all forms. . .
. Sometimes, change comes on four legs.” Shortly thereafter he brought Devon home. A Dog Year
shows how a man discovered much about himself through one dog (and then another), whose
temperament seemed as different from his own as day from night. It is a story of trust and
understanding, of life and death, of continuity and change. It is by turns insightful, hilarious, and deeply
moving.
"Supreme Master Ching Hai once again offers an example of behavior to which we should all aspire.
Supreme Master has rescued the stray dogs she has encountered and rekindled their trust in the
human race through her unconditional love and her limitless kindness. How you treat animals
determines the direction of this world. If we are to evolve, we must treat voiceless, helpless animals with
dignity, love and kindness. Oh, if only we could have a million Supreme Masters to rescue and love all
the dogs that abound! Instead, we can only hope that people around the world listen to Supreme
Master's wisdom and advice. --Jane Velez-Mitchell, Vegan Emmy-winning news journalist
Supreme Master has rescued the stray dogs she has encountered and rekindled their trust in the
human race through her unconditional love and her limitless kindness. How you treat animals
determines the direction of this world. If we are to evolve, we must treat voiceless, helpless animals with
dignity, love and kindness. Oh, if only we could have a million Supreme Masters to rescue and love all
the dogs that abound! Instead, we can only hope that people around the world listen to Supreme
Master's wisdom and advice. --Jane Velez-Mitchell, Vegan Emmy-winning news journalist
“People who love dogs often talk about a ‘lifetime’ dog. I’d heard the phrase a dozen times before I
came to recognize its significance. Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, sometimes
inexplicable ways.”–Jon Katz
In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog,
Orson: a beautiful border collie–intense, smart, crazy, and unforgettable.
From the moment Katz and Orson meet, when the dog springs from his traveling crate at Newark airport
and panics the baggage claim area, their relationship is deep, stormy, and loving. At two years old, Katz’
s new companion is a great herder of school buses, a scholar of refrigerators, but a dud at herding
sheep. Everything Katz attempts– obedience training, herding instruction, a new name, acupuncture,
herb and alternative therapies–helps a little but not enough, and not for long. “Like all border collies and
many dogs,” Katz writes, “he needed work. I didn’t realize for some time I was the work Orson would
find.”
While Katz is trying to help his dog, Orson is helping him, shepherding him toward a new life on a two-
hundred-year-old hillside farm in upstate New York. There, aided by good neighbors and a tolerant wife,
hip-deep in sheep, chickens, donkeys, and more dogs, the man and his canine companion explore
meadows, woods, and even stars, wade through snow, bask by a roaring wood stove, and struggle to
keep faith with each other. There, with deep love, each embraces his unfolding destiny.
A Good Dog is a book to savor. Just as Orson was the author’s lifetime dog, his story is a lifetime
treasure–poignant, timeless, and powerful.
came to recognize its significance. Lifetime dogs are dogs we love in especially powerful, sometimes
inexplicable ways.”–Jon Katz
In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Jon Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog,
Orson: a beautiful border collie–intense, smart, crazy, and unforgettable.
From the moment Katz and Orson meet, when the dog springs from his traveling crate at Newark airport
and panics the baggage claim area, their relationship is deep, stormy, and loving. At two years old, Katz’
s new companion is a great herder of school buses, a scholar of refrigerators, but a dud at herding
sheep. Everything Katz attempts– obedience training, herding instruction, a new name, acupuncture,
herb and alternative therapies–helps a little but not enough, and not for long. “Like all border collies and
many dogs,” Katz writes, “he needed work. I didn’t realize for some time I was the work Orson would
find.”
While Katz is trying to help his dog, Orson is helping him, shepherding him toward a new life on a two-
hundred-year-old hillside farm in upstate New York. There, aided by good neighbors and a tolerant wife,
hip-deep in sheep, chickens, donkeys, and more dogs, the man and his canine companion explore
meadows, woods, and even stars, wade through snow, bask by a roaring wood stove, and struggle to
keep faith with each other. There, with deep love, each embraces his unfolding destiny.
A Good Dog is a book to savor. Just as Orson was the author’s lifetime dog, his story is a lifetime
treasure–poignant, timeless, and powerful.
“Dogs are blameless, devoid of calculation, neither blessed nor cursed with human motives. They can’t
really be held responsible for what they do. But we can.”
–from The Dogs of Bedlam Farm
When Jon Katz adopted a border collie named Orson, his whole world changed. Gone were the two
yellow Labs he wrote about in A Dog Year, as was the mountaintop cabin they loved. Katz moved into an
old farmhouse on forty-two acres of pasture and woods with a menagerie: a ram named Nesbitt, fifteen
ewes, a lonely donkey named Carol, a baby donkey named Fanny, and three border collies.
Training Orson was a demanding project. But a perceptive dog trainer and friend told Katz: “If you want to
have a better dog, you will just have to be a better goddamned human.” It was a lesson Katz took to
heart. He now sees his dogs as a reflection of his willingness to improve, as well as a critical reminder
of his shortcomings. Katz shows us that dogs are often what we make them: They may have their own
traits and personalities, but in the end, they are mirrors of our own lives–living, breathing testaments to
our strengths and frustrations, our families and our pasts.
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm recounts a harrowing winter Katz spent on a remote, windswept hillside in
upstate New York with a few life-saving friends, ugly ghosts from the past, and more livestock than any
novice should attempt to manage. Heartwarming, and full of drama, insight, and hard-won wisdom, it is
the story of his several dogs forced Katz to confront his sense of humanity, and how he learned the
places a dog could lead him and the ways a doge could change him.
really be held responsible for what they do. But we can.”
–from The Dogs of Bedlam Farm
When Jon Katz adopted a border collie named Orson, his whole world changed. Gone were the two
yellow Labs he wrote about in A Dog Year, as was the mountaintop cabin they loved. Katz moved into an
old farmhouse on forty-two acres of pasture and woods with a menagerie: a ram named Nesbitt, fifteen
ewes, a lonely donkey named Carol, a baby donkey named Fanny, and three border collies.
Training Orson was a demanding project. But a perceptive dog trainer and friend told Katz: “If you want to
have a better dog, you will just have to be a better goddamned human.” It was a lesson Katz took to
heart. He now sees his dogs as a reflection of his willingness to improve, as well as a critical reminder
of his shortcomings. Katz shows us that dogs are often what we make them: They may have their own
traits and personalities, but in the end, they are mirrors of our own lives–living, breathing testaments to
our strengths and frustrations, our families and our pasts.
The Dogs of Bedlam Farm recounts a harrowing winter Katz spent on a remote, windswept hillside in
upstate New York with a few life-saving friends, ugly ghosts from the past, and more livestock than any
novice should attempt to manage. Heartwarming, and full of drama, insight, and hard-won wisdom, it is
the story of his several dogs forced Katz to confront his sense of humanity, and how he learned the
places a dog could lead him and the ways a doge could change him.
Why do people who have dogs live happier, longer, and more fulfulling lives? Sociologists and
veterinarians have spent years investigating the positive effects that dogs have on people's health and
happiness yet their findings are inaccessible to ordinary people, hidden in obscure journals to be
shared with other experts.
Now the international bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series has collected the most
current and significant data from more than a thousand of the best scientific studies on the profound
relationship between humans and our canine companions. These findings have been boiled down to
the one hundred essential ways dogs positively impact our lives. Each fact is accompanied by a
inspiring true story. If you love your dog, and science tells us that you do, this book will inspire and
entertain.
Communicate Better: It sounds odd to say a creature that communicates with barking and body
language can have such a profound effect on human communication. But by providing a common point
of reference and concern, dogs help us to feel a connection to other humans. That connection makes us
feel more comfortable communicating with each other. When meeting a new person, the presence of a
dog reduces the time before people feel comfortable while talking with each other by 45 percent.
Live Longer: There is perhaps no better gift that dogs offer us humans than this simple fact. People who
care for a dog live longer, healthier lives than those who do not. On average, people who cared for dogs
during their lives lived 3 years longer than people who never had a dog.
No Monkey Business: Primates are genetically more similar to humans than any other creature. But try
to tell a chimpanzee something and you will be hard pressed to get your message across. Dogs are
uniquely attuned to the messages we send. Dogs study humans and have evolved to build social skills
that help them to function around us. Dogs are 52 percent more likely to follow human cues such as
pointing toward a source of food than are primates.
Around the Block: Good habits are often misunderstood as difficult or unpleasant chores. But there is
tremendous value in the simple act of taking a walk. Walking not only burns calories, it also decreases
stress. Having a dog means regularly talking walks – it's something you do for your dog but in truth your
dog is doing for you. Dog owners walk 79 percent farther in an average week than non–dog owners.
veterinarians have spent years investigating the positive effects that dogs have on people's health and
happiness yet their findings are inaccessible to ordinary people, hidden in obscure journals to be
shared with other experts.
Now the international bestselling author of the 100 Simple Secrets series has collected the most
current and significant data from more than a thousand of the best scientific studies on the profound
relationship between humans and our canine companions. These findings have been boiled down to
the one hundred essential ways dogs positively impact our lives. Each fact is accompanied by a
inspiring true story. If you love your dog, and science tells us that you do, this book will inspire and
entertain.
Communicate Better: It sounds odd to say a creature that communicates with barking and body
language can have such a profound effect on human communication. But by providing a common point
of reference and concern, dogs help us to feel a connection to other humans. That connection makes us
feel more comfortable communicating with each other. When meeting a new person, the presence of a
dog reduces the time before people feel comfortable while talking with each other by 45 percent.
Live Longer: There is perhaps no better gift that dogs offer us humans than this simple fact. People who
care for a dog live longer, healthier lives than those who do not. On average, people who cared for dogs
during their lives lived 3 years longer than people who never had a dog.
No Monkey Business: Primates are genetically more similar to humans than any other creature. But try
to tell a chimpanzee something and you will be hard pressed to get your message across. Dogs are
uniquely attuned to the messages we send. Dogs study humans and have evolved to build social skills
that help them to function around us. Dogs are 52 percent more likely to follow human cues such as
pointing toward a source of food than are primates.
Around the Block: Good habits are often misunderstood as difficult or unpleasant chores. But there is
tremendous value in the simple act of taking a walk. Walking not only burns calories, it also decreases
stress. Having a dog means regularly talking walks – it's something you do for your dog but in truth your
dog is doing for you. Dog owners walk 79 percent farther in an average week than non–dog owners.
100 Simple Secrets Why Dogs Make Us Happy: The
Science Behind What Dog Lovers Already Know
Science Behind What Dog Lovers Already Know
For thousands of years, dogs have been cherished as devoted companions and exuberant
playmatestheir unconditional love, limitless affection and unwavering loyalty never fail to melt our hearts.
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul truly capture the special joy these four-legged
creatures bring to our lives and hearts. The family that learns the true meaning of Christmas when their
Lab needs medical care during the holidays. The intimidating Doberman who becomes a loving mother
to an orphaned duckling. The homeless man whose life is changed when he meets a special dog. The
pocket-size assistance dog who dials 9-1-1. The crafty beagle-mix with the munchies who helps himself
from the refrigerator... and many more unforgettable canine characters. From exciting and entertaining
accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in
this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.
About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors
of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York
Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Marty Becker,
D.V.M., is regularly featured on ABC-TV's Good Morning America and writes a weekly column for over
500 Knight Ridder newspapers. Carol Kline is co-director of the Dog Rescue Program at the Noah's Ark
Animal Foundation. Amy D. Shojai, writes a weekly newspaper P'ETiquette' column and the weekly
online PurinaCatchow.com "'Emotional Health"' column.
playmatestheir unconditional love, limitless affection and unwavering loyalty never fail to melt our hearts.
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Dog Lovers Soul truly capture the special joy these four-legged
creatures bring to our lives and hearts. The family that learns the true meaning of Christmas when their
Lab needs medical care during the holidays. The intimidating Doberman who becomes a loving mother
to an orphaned duckling. The homeless man whose life is changed when he meets a special dog. The
pocket-size assistance dog who dials 9-1-1. The crafty beagle-mix with the munchies who helps himself
from the refrigerator... and many more unforgettable canine characters. From exciting and entertaining
accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in
this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.
About the Author
Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling authors
of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen are the #1 New York
Times and USA Today best-selling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Marty Becker,
D.V.M., is regularly featured on ABC-TV's Good Morning America and writes a weekly column for over
500 Knight Ridder newspapers. Carol Kline is co-director of the Dog Rescue Program at the Noah's Ark
Animal Foundation. Amy D. Shojai, writes a weekly newspaper P'ETiquette' column and the weekly
online PurinaCatchow.com "'Emotional Health"' column.
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul: Stories of
Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage
Canine Companionship, Comedy and Courage
Now in paperback, AMAZING GRACIE is a moving, funny, and inspirational canine rags-to-riches story.
Tears will stain the pages as you read about Gracie, says USA Today. The Chicago Tribune advises, If
you're short on inspiration, read Amazing Gracie. You don't have to be obsessed with dogs to love this
story (Philadelphia Enquirer), Two paws up (Portland Oregonian), humorous yet poignant (ASPCA
Animal Watch). Booklist comments that Dog-loving teens, especially reluctant readers, will eat this up.
AMAZING GRACIE was nominated as a Young Adult Choice for 2002 by The International Reading
Association-proof that it's a great crossover book.
Gracie was a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane with a delicate constitution and a penchant for
small miracles. Dan is the man-sad over the loss of his last dog and trapped in a dead-end job-who
adopted her. Three Dog Bakery is the burgeoning and much-publicized chain of canine bakeries that,
inspired by Gracie, Dan and his friend Mark founded. A love story, AMAZING GRACIE describes how Dan
saves Gracie, the loneliest pup in the litter, then how, over the next ten years, Gracie saves Dan and
Mark, teaching them the real meaning of happiness. There's the moment of meeting, when Gracie gets
to her feet like a clumsy foal and nuzzles Dan's nose. Gracie's romance with the pint-size Boston Terrier
next door. And the eureka moment (born of Gracie's anorexia-inducing dislike for commercial dog food):
Dan teaches himself to cook and within three days begins baking the dog cookies that will transform
their lives. AMAZING GRACIE is a dog-lover's treat.
Tears will stain the pages as you read about Gracie, says USA Today. The Chicago Tribune advises, If
you're short on inspiration, read Amazing Gracie. You don't have to be obsessed with dogs to love this
story (Philadelphia Enquirer), Two paws up (Portland Oregonian), humorous yet poignant (ASPCA
Animal Watch). Booklist comments that Dog-loving teens, especially reluctant readers, will eat this up.
AMAZING GRACIE was nominated as a Young Adult Choice for 2002 by The International Reading
Association-proof that it's a great crossover book.
Gracie was a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane with a delicate constitution and a penchant for
small miracles. Dan is the man-sad over the loss of his last dog and trapped in a dead-end job-who
adopted her. Three Dog Bakery is the burgeoning and much-publicized chain of canine bakeries that,
inspired by Gracie, Dan and his friend Mark founded. A love story, AMAZING GRACIE describes how Dan
saves Gracie, the loneliest pup in the litter, then how, over the next ten years, Gracie saves Dan and
Mark, teaching them the real meaning of happiness. There's the moment of meeting, when Gracie gets
to her feet like a clumsy foal and nuzzles Dan's nose. Gracie's romance with the pint-size Boston Terrier
next door. And the eureka moment (born of Gracie's anorexia-inducing dislike for commercial dog food):
Dan teaches himself to cook and within three days begins baking the dog cookies that will transform
their lives. AMAZING GRACIE is a dog-lover's treat.
Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale
Dogs have always helped humans and changed our lives for the better—by herding sheep, guarding
our homes, and giving us unconditional love—but our dogs may save our lives as well. PAWS &
EFFECT provides individual accounts of beloved pets that have supported their families, in miraculous
ways, through periods of ill health; and it reviews the science that lends credence to claims of dogs’
healing power. For the first time, the array of fascinating information on this topic has been gathered in
one place.
Did you know that groundbreaking research for detecting ovarian cancer with the use of a dog’s nose
has been aided by a grant from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program? Or that an
Akita named Hotei is able to predict his owner’s seizures, and gets her to lie down before they take
place? That an organization called X-CPR promotes the use of small, hairless Mexican dogs to relieve
the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia? That Army Sgt. 1st Class Russell Joyce and his Special Forces,
aided by Fluffy, his German Shepherd, worked with the Kurds, in Iraq, to face down looters and secure
the city of Mosul?
Author Sharon Sakson’s investigation took her to academic institutions, veterinarians’ offices, dog
breeders, charitable organizations, and even the military—wherein she discovered documentation for
what so many of us already understand: that the loving presence of a dog can avert, and transport us
through, grave illness, whether physical or psychological. More importantly, her investigation took her
deep into the hearts and lives of dogs and their owners. Sakson redefines the age-old bond between
human and dog—a bond that is proving to be without limits.
our homes, and giving us unconditional love—but our dogs may save our lives as well. PAWS &
EFFECT provides individual accounts of beloved pets that have supported their families, in miraculous
ways, through periods of ill health; and it reviews the science that lends credence to claims of dogs’
healing power. For the first time, the array of fascinating information on this topic has been gathered in
one place.
Did you know that groundbreaking research for detecting ovarian cancer with the use of a dog’s nose
has been aided by a grant from the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program? Or that an
Akita named Hotei is able to predict his owner’s seizures, and gets her to lie down before they take
place? That an organization called X-CPR promotes the use of small, hairless Mexican dogs to relieve
the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia? That Army Sgt. 1st Class Russell Joyce and his Special Forces,
aided by Fluffy, his German Shepherd, worked with the Kurds, in Iraq, to face down looters and secure
the city of Mosul?
Author Sharon Sakson’s investigation took her to academic institutions, veterinarians’ offices, dog
breeders, charitable organizations, and even the military—wherein she discovered documentation for
what so many of us already understand: that the loving presence of a dog can avert, and transport us
through, grave illness, whether physical or psychological. More importantly, her investigation took her
deep into the hearts and lives of dogs and their owners. Sakson redefines the age-old bond between
human and dog—a bond that is proving to be without limits.
Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs
For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But not all dogs know how to get
the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward,
easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof
advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and
chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs for selecting, training, and living with a
well-behaved human.
the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward,
easy-to-use manual that's written for dogs by a dog. This indispensable reference provides foolproof
advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and
chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs for selecting, training, and living with a
well-behaved human.
Training People: How to Bring Out the Best in Your Human
Why do dogs speak so profoundly to our inner lives? When Mark Doty decides to adopt a dog as a
companion for his dying partner, he finds himself bringing home Beau, a large golden retriever,
malnourished and in need of loving care. Beau joins Arden, the black retriever, to complete their family.
As Beau bounds back into life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's intimate companions, his solace, and
eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days. Their
tenacity, loyalty, and love inspire him when all else fails.
Dog Years is a remarkable work: a moving and intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on
our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about life, love, and loss. Mark Doty writes about
the heart-wrenching vulnerability of dogs, the positive energy and joy they bring, and the gift they bear us
of unconditional love. A book unlike any other, Mark Doty's surprising meditation is radiantly
unsentimental yet profoundly affecting. Beautifully written, Dog Years is a classic in the making.
companion for his dying partner, he finds himself bringing home Beau, a large golden retriever,
malnourished and in need of loving care. Beau joins Arden, the black retriever, to complete their family.
As Beau bounds back into life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's intimate companions, his solace, and
eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days. Their
tenacity, loyalty, and love inspire him when all else fails.
Dog Years is a remarkable work: a moving and intimate memoir interwoven with profound reflections on
our feelings for animals and the lessons they teach us about life, love, and loss. Mark Doty writes about
the heart-wrenching vulnerability of dogs, the positive energy and joy they bring, and the gift they bear us
of unconditional love. A book unlike any other, Mark Doty's surprising meditation is radiantly
unsentimental yet profoundly affecting. Beautifully written, Dog Years is a classic in the making.
Dog Years: A Memoir
As a twenty-three-year-old veterinarian, William W. Putney joined the Marine Corps at the height of World
War II. He commanded the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam and later served as chief
veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School, where he helped train former pets
for war in the Pacific. After the war, he fought successfully to have USMC war dogs returned to their
civilian owners.
Always Faithful is Putneys celebration of the four-legged soldiers that he both commanded and
followed. It is a tale of immense courage as well as of incredible sacrifice. For anyone who has ever
read Old Yeller or the books of Jack London, here is a real-life story that rivals any fiction. At once a
wistful tribute and a stirring adventure, Always Faithful will enthrall readers with one of the great animal
stories of all time.
War II. He commanded the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam and later served as chief
veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School, where he helped train former pets
for war in the Pacific. After the war, he fought successfully to have USMC war dogs returned to their
civilian owners.
Always Faithful is Putneys celebration of the four-legged soldiers that he both commanded and
followed. It is a tale of immense courage as well as of incredible sacrifice. For anyone who has ever
read Old Yeller or the books of Jack London, here is a real-life story that rivals any fiction. At once a
wistful tribute and a stirring adventure, Always Faithful will enthrall readers with one of the great animal
stories of all time.
Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII
The Monks of New Skete have been breeding, raising, and training German Shepherds for more than
thirty years at their Cambridge, New York, monastery. Their perennial bestseller, How to Be Your Dog’s
Best Friend, is considered a classic in the dog-training field. First published in 1978, and completely
revised and updated in 2002, the book has brought the Monks international acclaim for their successful
mixture of discipline and love. Their second book, The Art of Raising a Puppy, was also a bestseller.
Together, the two titles have sold close to one million copies.
Now, the Monks of New Skete reflect on the amazing bond that dogs and their owners share in the
lavishly illustrated gift book, I & DOG. Celebrating this special relationship through words and images,
the Monks offer a simple message: we could do worse than to learn from dogs – about ourselves, about
our spirituality, and about God.
Taking readers on an eloquent exploration of the profound attachment between human and dog, this 80-
page hardcover book features inspirational passages from the Monks of New Skete combined with
more than fifty spectacular black and white and color images taken by talented photographers John
Sann and Monique Stauder. Distilling all the wisdom and insight that the Monks have gained over the
years living with and training these special creatures, this beautiful book pays homage to our
extraordinary connection with our dogs.
In keeping with their philosophy, the Monks stress that love grows through respect, understanding and
nurturing, and that it is humans’ responsibility to listen and learn from our canine partners.
thirty years at their Cambridge, New York, monastery. Their perennial bestseller, How to Be Your Dog’s
Best Friend, is considered a classic in the dog-training field. First published in 1978, and completely
revised and updated in 2002, the book has brought the Monks international acclaim for their successful
mixture of discipline and love. Their second book, The Art of Raising a Puppy, was also a bestseller.
Together, the two titles have sold close to one million copies.
Now, the Monks of New Skete reflect on the amazing bond that dogs and their owners share in the
lavishly illustrated gift book, I & DOG. Celebrating this special relationship through words and images,
the Monks offer a simple message: we could do worse than to learn from dogs – about ourselves, about
our spirituality, and about God.
Taking readers on an eloquent exploration of the profound attachment between human and dog, this 80-
page hardcover book features inspirational passages from the Monks of New Skete combined with
more than fifty spectacular black and white and color images taken by talented photographers John
Sann and Monique Stauder. Distilling all the wisdom and insight that the Monks have gained over the
years living with and training these special creatures, this beautiful book pays homage to our
extraordinary connection with our dogs.
In keeping with their philosophy, the Monks stress that love grows through respect, understanding and
nurturing, and that it is humans’ responsibility to listen and learn from our canine partners.
I & Dog
From Booklist
Adams takes a fascinating look at the private lives of five women writers through their relationships with
their dogs. Elizabeth Barrett Browning was in deep mourning for the death of her brother when a friend
sent her Flush, a lively little cocker spaniel that brightened her days and drew her out of her isolation.
Emily Brontë scorned lapdogs but would roam the moors of Haworth with her ferocious mastiff, Keeper.
Emily Dickinson shared her poems and her thoughts with Carlo, her Newfoundland, while Edith
Wharton had a succession of small dogs, such as Chihuahuas and Pekingese, throughout her life, and
they became her constant companions in old age. Virginia Woolf and her husband, Leonard, both loved
dogs, and Virginia even penned a novel about Elizabeth Barrett Browning's dog, Flush, who was
abducted several times by nefarious dognappers. Adams elucidates each woman's emotional
connection to the dogs in her life and also shows how each canine made it into a great authoress'
writing. Written in lively, accessible prose, this absorbing, wholly unique book is a must-read for
literature- and dog-lovers alike. Huntley, Kristine
Adams takes a fascinating look at the private lives of five women writers through their relationships with
their dogs. Elizabeth Barrett Browning was in deep mourning for the death of her brother when a friend
sent her Flush, a lively little cocker spaniel that brightened her days and drew her out of her isolation.
Emily Brontë scorned lapdogs but would roam the moors of Haworth with her ferocious mastiff, Keeper.
Emily Dickinson shared her poems and her thoughts with Carlo, her Newfoundland, while Edith
Wharton had a succession of small dogs, such as Chihuahuas and Pekingese, throughout her life, and
they became her constant companions in old age. Virginia Woolf and her husband, Leonard, both loved
dogs, and Virginia even penned a novel about Elizabeth Barrett Browning's dog, Flush, who was
abducted several times by nefarious dognappers. Adams elucidates each woman's emotional
connection to the dogs in her life and also shows how each canine made it into a great authoress'
writing. Written in lively, accessible prose, this absorbing, wholly unique book is a must-read for
literature- and dog-lovers alike. Huntley, Kristine
Shaggy Muses: The Dogs Who Inspired Virginia Woolf, Emily
Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edith Wharton, and Emily Brontë
Dickinson, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Edith Wharton, and Emily Brontë
Many readers wonder what inspires the creative genius of bestselling suspense writer Dean Koontz.
Much of the credit must go to Trixie, the golden retriever who has taught him things about life that no
human ever could. Trixie shows us how to be happy every moment of the day, except those fleeting
moments after a meal when the dish is (temporarily) empty. Dogs know how to work hard and to play
even harder. With words of wisdom only a bird dog knows, and beautiful photos to warm your heart, this
book will lift your spirits and make your leg shake uncontrollably with pleasure!
Trixie wrote LIFE IS GOOD to support her friends who are service dogs for people with disabilities. She
is donating her royalties to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), the national organization that
breeds and trains assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.
Much of the credit must go to Trixie, the golden retriever who has taught him things about life that no
human ever could. Trixie shows us how to be happy every moment of the day, except those fleeting
moments after a meal when the dish is (temporarily) empty. Dogs know how to work hard and to play
even harder. With words of wisdom only a bird dog knows, and beautiful photos to warm your heart, this
book will lift your spirits and make your leg shake uncontrollably with pleasure!
Trixie wrote LIFE IS GOOD to support her friends who are service dogs for people with disabilities. She
is donating her royalties to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), the national organization that
breeds and trains assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities.
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