Synopses & Reviews
A soft muzzle gently brushing against a knee, the companionable wag of a tail, an unabashed bark of delight at your arrival -- these are familiar joys for those of us who live with and love dogs. Compassionate, steadfast and eager to please, our dogs are our friends, companions, and confidants all rolled up into one wet-nosed package. So powerful is the people-dog relationship that any dog lover will gladly talk for hours about his or her four-legged friend. Living With Dogs captures those stories and pays tribute to the unique human-dog connection. "This book," writes Dr. Michael Fox, "brings us closer to God by way of the dog." Capturing such stories and focusing on the relationship between people and dogs, this insightful book explores the life experiences of hundreds of dog owners including the ups and downs, adventures, power struggles, and peculiar characteristics that make these kinships joyful. Ongoing narrative interweaves opinions and anecdotes to create a fascinating patchwork that mirrors the universal bonds of dog and human relationships.
Synopsis
Compassionate, loyal, and eager to please, dogs are our friends and companions, in whom we often confide. Living with Dogs captures engrossing dog-lovers' stories and pays tribute to the wondrous human-dog connection and the characteristics that render our kinships with them joyful. "This book," writes Dr. Michael Fox, "brings us closer to God by way of the dog."