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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

by Ted Kerasote

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merles life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends?

Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions.

Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merle shared. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merles Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating.

Review:

PRAISE FOR MERLE'S DOOR

“Charming.”Entertainment Weekly

“This summers Marley.”People

“Anyone who ever loved a dog will find something to enjoy in Merles Door.”The Christian Science Monitor

Merles Door is a window into the mind of a dog. You will experience his loyalty, fears, and joys and his true inner self. Everybody who loves dogs must read this book.”Temple Grandin, author of Animals in Translation

“A truly wonderful bookiconoclastic, mind-blowing, and gorgeously written.” Delia Ephron, author of Hanging Up and Frannie in Pieces

Synopsis:

Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness, leadership, and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Kerasote takes readers on the journey shared with a dog he found in a Utah desert.

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.

Table of Contents

contents

prologue              xiii

chapter 1: From the Wild     1

chapter 2: The First Dog     26

chapter 3: The Synaptic Kiss                49

chapter 4: In the Genes        67

chapter 5: Building the Door               97

chapter 6: Growing Into Himself         113

chapter 7: Top Dog              145

chapter 8: The Gray Cat      169

chapter 9: Estrogen Clouds 181

chapter 10: At Home in the Arms of the Country 194

chapter 11: The Problem of Me           210

chapter 12: The Mayor of Kelly           234

chapter 13: The Alpha Pair  249

chapter 14: White Muzzle     270

chapter 15: What Do Dogs Want?       284

chapter 16: A Looser Leash 304

chapter 17: t-family: 'Times New Roman'" The First Passing              313

chapter 18: Through the Door             327

with many thanks                363

notes      365

index      381


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book lady, June 22, 2008 (view all comments by book lady)
This is one of the best dog story books I have read. I have recommended it to all my animal lover friends. It goes beyond the dog story which is awesome in itself. There is extra information on the history and training of dogs which adds to the book. Merle is a friend and family member and extra ordinary dog.
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Beachie47, January 7, 2008 (view all comments by Beachie47)
This book has had an extraordinarily powerful effect on me. I recommend it for all dog owners if they are interested in deepening their relationship with their dog and are willing to think ''outside the box" in terms of the possibilities inherent in learning from each other. It is fascinating, moving, instructive and entertaining in a unique way, unlike any other book about dogs I have ever read. It's one of a kind and not to be missed.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780156034500
Subtitle:
Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
Author:
Kerasote, Ted
Author:
Galen, Russell
Publisher:
Harvest Books
Subject:
Outdoor Skills
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Dogs - Breeds
Subject:
Dogs - General
Subject:
Dogs
Subject:
Behavior
Subject:
Human-animal relationships
Subject:
Dogs - Wyoming
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
April 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
398
Dimensions:
8.00 x 5.31 in

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