Hound Dog Wisdom

It seems like every time our noble hound Xena and I were together; she managed to share an insight into life with me. If not a direct lesson, by giving me the privilege of walking her; Xena led me to lessons to be learned from others or from situations. Other times, she simply allowed my mind to roam; freeing my soul to rummage through the human condition. This work is her legacy, to be shared with the entire world.

Written by Jiggs the Dog, Hound Wisdom draws on 10,000 years of dogs' experience on how to live life to its fullest while also getting someone else to feed and groom you (and take you on walks).

The author of the acclaimed "A Crooked Kind of Perfect" comes the story of a fifth-grade girl who begins to see how one small, brave act can lead to a friend who is hound dog true.

What can you learn from a nine-week old Shetland Sheep Dog? Turns out plenty! Elvis weaves his wisdom for young readers through a wise choice of words and shows them what he means with his fluffy adorable images. The lessons range from making friends, to good health, to making quality decisions, and much more. Adults and children will enjoy his straight-forward approach and common sense messages and will never forget his captivating face.

"Dog Wisdom is a collection of photographs and puppy-inspired words of wisdom designed to celebrate the joy that dogs bring to our lives!"--Page 4 of cover.

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What can you learn from a nine-week old Shetland Sheep Dog? Turns out plenty! Elvis weaves his wisdom for young readers through a wise choice of words and shows them what he means with his fluffy adorable images. The lessons range from making friends, to good health, to making quality decisions, and much more. Adults and children will enjoy his straight-forward approach and common sense messages and will never forget his captivating face.

Who hasn't been touched by a dog? With their enthusiastic love, clarity of purpose, and boundless ability to forgive, dogs may be our greatest teachers, if we could just take the time to listen and learn their language. In Conversations with Dog, professional animal communicator Kate Solisti-Mattelon asks the questions every dog lover wants to know. We no longer have to search for meaning solely in wagging tails, droopy ears, or bared teeth