Books get your tail wagging? Here are some great reads you may enjoy!<\/p>\n
Dog Days<\/h3>\n
This debut novel by Ericka Waller shows us the ways dogs can bring out the best in us, even in the face of life\u2019s challenges. George is a grumpy, belligerent older man who has just lost his wife and is stuck with a puppy he doesn\u2019t want. Dan, who has OCD, has channeled his energy into a career as a therapist, and his most meaningful relationship is with his dog. Lizzie, who lives with her son in a women\u2019s refuge, distrusts dogs, but when she has to start walking the refuge\u2019s resident dog, things begin to change. As these three strangers\u2019 lives unravel and intersect, they must accept what fate has in store for them with their dogs by their side. The book is an inspiring and moving novel about life and the ways dogs can help us understand it. Published by St. Martin\u2019s Griffin.<\/em><\/p>\n A trained speech-language pathologist, author Christina Hunger adopted Stella as a puppy and immediately drew similarities between Stella\u2019s behaviors and those of her young patients with language development delays. In her work with children, she used Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) devices to help her patients communicate, making her wonder: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn\u2019t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Inspired by her passion for technology and her belief that everyone deserves to share their voice, she adapted an AAC device to suit Stella\u2019s needs. Today, Stella has a bank of more than 40 words, using them individually or together to create near-complete sentences. In the book, Christina draws on speech-language techniques to map out how dog parents can teach their own dogs to \u201ctalk\u201d and shares the heartwarming exchanges she\u2019s had with Stella. Published by William Morrow\/HarperCollins Publishers.<\/em><\/p>\n Are you training a new puppy? Considering adopting a dog? Researching dog breeds? Or are you just curious about your own dog\u2019s happiness? This book by Zazie Todd has the answers. A respected dog trainer and social psychologist, she demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers and trainers to help you develop a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog. You\u2019ll find all kinds of information, including a checklist for a happy dog; enrichment exercises; how to socialize and train a new puppy; how to reduce your dog\u2019s fear and anxiety; tips for vet visits; and much more. Published by Greystone Books.<\/em><\/p>\n Over the last decade, author Kathy Callahan and her family have taken in more than 100 rescue puppies. This book features the wonderful stories of these foster pups who were suddenly surrounded by a nurturing family, including patient adult dogs and curious cats. Filled with delightful photos, the book brings you inside the world of fostering. And not only is it an inspiring read about puppies, it\u2019s also about family and human connection, and finding your own way. Published by New World Library.<\/em><\/p>\n Tell us about YOUR favorite dog books! Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The post Bark About Books<\/a> by dogedit<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n The post Bark About Books<\/a> by dogedit<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Dogster.com.<\/p>\n Books get your tail wagging? Here are some great reads you may enjoy!<\/p>\n This debut novel by Ericka Waller shows us the ways dogs can bring out the best in us, even in the face of life\u2019s challenges. George is a grumpy, belligerent older man who has just lost his wife and is stuck with a puppy he doesn\u2019t want. Dan, who has OCD, has channeled his energy into a career as a therapist, and his most meaningful relationship is with his dog. Lizzie, who lives with her son in a women\u2019s refuge, distrusts dogs, but when she has to start walking the refuge\u2019s resident dog, things begin to change. As these three strangers\u2019 lives unravel and intersect, they must accept what fate has in store for them with their dogs by their side. The book is an inspiring and moving novel about life and the ways dogs can help us understand it. Published by St. Martin\u2019s Griffin.<\/em><\/p>\n A trained speech-language pathologist, author Christina Hunger adopted Stella as a puppy and immediately drew similarities between Stella\u2019s behaviors and those of her young patients with language development delays. In her work with children, she used Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC) devices to help her patients communicate, making her wonder: If dogs can understand words we say to them, shouldn\u2019t they be able to say words to us? Can dogs use AAC to communicate with humans? Inspired by her passion for technology and her belief that everyone deserves to share their voice, she adapted an AAC device to suit Stella\u2019s needs. Today, Stella has a bank of more than 40 words, using them individually or together to create near-complete sentences. In the book, Christina draws on speech-language techniques to map out how dog parents can teach their own dogs to \u201ctalk\u201d and shares the heartwarming exchanges she\u2019s had with Stella. Published by William Morrow\/HarperCollins Publishers.<\/em><\/p>\n Are you training a new puppy? Considering adopting a dog? Researching dog breeds? Or are you just curious about your own dog\u2019s happiness? This book by Zazie Todd has the answers. A respected dog trainer and social psychologist, she demystifies the inner life of canines and shares recommendations from leading veterinarians, researchers and trainers to help you develop a rewarding and respectful relationship with your dog. You\u2019ll find all kinds of information, including a checklist for a happy dog; enrichment exercises; how to socialize and train a new puppy; how to reduce your dog\u2019s fear and anxiety; tips for vet visits; and much more. Published by Greystone Books.<\/em><\/p>\n Over the last decade, author Kathy Callahan and her family have taken in more than 100 rescue puppies. This book features the wonderful stories of these foster pups who were suddenly surrounded by a nurturing family, including patient adult dogs and curious cats. Filled with delightful photos, the book brings you inside the world of fostering. And not only is it an inspiring read about puppies, it\u2019s also about family and human connection, and finding your own way. Published by New World Library.<\/em><\/p>\n Tell us about YOUR favorite dog books! Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n The post Bark About Books<\/a> by dogedit<\/a> appeared first on Dogster<\/a>. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren’t considered public domain. 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How Stella Learned to Talk<\/h3>\n
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Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy<\/h3>\n
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101 Rescue Puppies<\/h3>\n
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Dog Days<\/h3>\n
How Stella Learned to Talk<\/h3>\n
Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy<\/h3>\n
101 Rescue Puppies<\/h3>\n