Book Reviews
By Sarah Dahnke
Celebrity Pets Tell All
By Lai Ubberud
(Beyond Words Publishing)
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes with some of today’s biggest celebrities? Just ask their pets. Animal communicator Lai Ubberud “interviewed” Buzz Aldrin’s cats Tiber and Luna, George Clooney’s Pot-bellied pig Max, Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua Tinkerbell, and more to find out how they feel about the constant paparazzi, celebrity marriages, and all about their (usually) loving guardians. The book concludes with a section describing where these celebrities acquired their pets and the best way for anyone, celebrity or not, to find a pet of her own.
Fat Daisy
Inner Beauty Secrets from a Real Dog
By Beverly West and Jason Bergund
(Andrews McMeel)
Daisy, a Chihuahua fatter than her teacup cousins, takes us through a self-esteem journey, where she attempts fad diets and fat camps until she abandons those efforts and realizes that true beauty comes from within. This portly pooch offers sage advice for her four-legged peers and their two-legged companions such as, “Find the courage to leave your comfort zone,” and “Think outside the box.”
Doggy Style
By Jane May
(Kensington Books)
Breakups can be hard for the people involved, but what about the pets caught in the middle of the turbulence? This novel tells the story of Miles, a rescue dog who is sure his parents, Bob and Jen, belong together, even though they have broken up and are sharing custody of him. He tries to sabotage every relationship the two attempt, hoping Bob and Jen will realize their love and reunite. Can you guess how this one turns out?
Doggy Knits
By Anna Tillman
(T.F.H. Publications)
With the cold season approaching, your dog may need a little extra outerwear to protect him or her from the icy winds. If you’re crafty with knitting needles and some yarn, pick up this book, which contains more than 20 patterns for coats and sweaters for dogs of all shapes and sizes. From bright and funky to sophisticated and subdued, Doggy Knits contains designs that will suit all canines, no matter what their style.
The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette
By Charlotte Reed
(Adams Media)
Your dog can sit, stay, and roll over, but does he or she know how to properly behave at a holiday party? Author Charlotte Reed describes her etiquette manual as finishing school for canines, teaching them to curb their barking, mind their manners around children, and travel on their best behavior. The book takes the feelings of those who are not comfortable around dogs into consideration, urging us all to live together harmoniously.
Rover, Get off Her Leg!
Pet Etiquette for the Dog Who Pees on Your Rug, Steals the Roast, and Poops in Improper Places
By Darlene Arden
(Health Communications)
Is your dog bad? Really bad? Maybe it’s not his fault; it’s just the way he’s been trained. This behavior book approaches training in a unique way, addressing social snafus such as annoying barking, crotch sniffing, and everyone’s favorite: leg humping. Author Darlene Arden targets each problem by first explaining why your dog may exhibit such behavior and then providing suggestions on how to fix it.
Woof!
A Gay Man’s Guide to Dogs
By Andrew DePrisco
(Bow Tie Press)
Every guy has his signature style, so why not find the right pooch to match? This book is designed to help all gay men find their canine best friend through a series of temperament tests and personality-type descriptions. Despite its cheekiness, the book also includes a how-to guide to bringing home a new dog and preparing your house for him or her, and of course, all of the pampering and accessories you and your new dog can handle.
Celebrity Pets Tell All
By Lai Ubberud
(Beyond Words Publishing)
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes with some of today’s biggest celebrities? Just ask their pets. Animal communicator Lai Ubberud “interviewed” Buzz Aldrin’s cats Tiber and Luna, George Clooney’s Pot-bellied pig Max, Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua Tinkerbell, and more to find out how they feel about the constant paparazzi, celebrity marriages, and all about their (usually) loving guardians. The book concludes with a section describing where these celebrities acquired their pets and the best way for anyone, celebrity or not, to find a pet of her own.
Fat Daisy
Inner Beauty Secrets from a Real Dog
By Beverly West and Jason Bergund
(Andrews McMeel)
Daisy, a Chihuahua fatter than her teacup cousins, takes us through a self-esteem journey, where she attempts fad diets and fat camps until she abandons those efforts and realizes that true beauty comes from within. This portly pooch offers sage advice for her four-legged peers and their two-legged companions such as, “Find the courage to leave your comfort zone,” and “Think outside the box.”
Doggy Style
By Jane May
(Kensington Books)
Breakups can be hard for the people involved, but what about the pets caught in the middle of the turbulence? This novel tells the story of Miles, a rescue dog who is sure his parents, Bob and Jen, belong together, even though they have broken up and are sharing custody of him. He tries to sabotage every relationship the two attempt, hoping Bob and Jen will realize their love and reunite. Can you guess how this one turns out?
Doggy Knits
By Anna Tillman
(T.F.H. Publications)
With the cold season approaching, your dog may need a little extra outerwear to protect him or her from the icy winds. If you’re crafty with knitting needles and some yarn, pick up this book, which contains more than 20 patterns for coats and sweaters for dogs of all shapes and sizes. From bright and funky to sophisticated and subdued, Doggy Knits contains designs that will suit all canines, no matter what their style.
The Miss Fido Manners Complete Book of Dog Etiquette
By Charlotte Reed
(Adams Media)
Your dog can sit, stay, and roll over, but does he or she know how to properly behave at a holiday party? Author Charlotte Reed describes her etiquette manual as finishing school for canines, teaching them to curb their barking, mind their manners around children, and travel on their best behavior. The book takes the feelings of those who are not comfortable around dogs into consideration, urging us all to live together harmoniously.
Rover, Get off Her Leg!
Pet Etiquette for the Dog Who Pees on Your Rug, Steals the Roast, and Poops in Improper Places
By Darlene Arden
(Health Communications)
Is your dog bad? Really bad? Maybe it’s not his fault; it’s just the way he’s been trained. This behavior book approaches training in a unique way, addressing social snafus such as annoying barking, crotch sniffing, and everyone’s favorite: leg humping. Author Darlene Arden targets each problem by first explaining why your dog may exhibit such behavior and then providing suggestions on how to fix it.
Woof!
A Gay Man’s Guide to Dogs
By Andrew DePrisco
(Bow Tie Press)
Every guy has his signature style, so why not find the right pooch to match? This book is designed to help all gay men find their canine best friend through a series of temperament tests and personality-type descriptions. Despite its cheekiness, the book also includes a how-to guide to bringing home a new dog and preparing your house for him or her, and of course, all of the pampering and accessories you and your new dog can handle.
