#FridayReads: The Dog Days of Summer
We’ve entered the Dog Days of Summer, a phrase which – according to the Merriam-Webster Idioms Dictionary – refers to “hot, sultry summer weather; also, a period of stagnation…the period between early July and early September, when Sirius, the so-called Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun.” In this spirit, we’ve collected some of our favorite dog books to train or laze about with…
FEATURED TITLES
HOW TO RAISE THE PERFECT DOG: THROUGH PUPPYHOOD AND BEYOND by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier
From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.
ZAK GEORGE’S DOG TRAINING REVOLUTION: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO RAISING THE PERFECT PET WITH LOVE by Zak George, Dina Roth Port
Celebrity dog trainer, YouTube sensation, and Animal Planet star Zak George presents a next-generation guide that uses his infectiously energetic style to teach dog-lovers everything they need to know about raising and training their unique pup.
DOG SONGS: POEMS by Mary Oliver
A collection of new and favorite poems, celebrating the dogs that have enriched the poet’s world
THE COMPLETE DOG BREED BOOK (DK)
The ultimate dog breed resource book, The Complete Dog Breed Book has everything from dog grooming to dog training to caring for a dog to, yes, a breakdown of dog breeds for prospective breeders and prospective dog owners.
In Beloved Dog, renowned artist and author Maira Kalman brings us the dogs in her life, as only she can, and the lessons they have for us all.
FOR YOUNGER READERS
THE BEST DAYS ARE DOG DAYS by Aaron Meshon
From playtime to naptime, pup and his sis do everything together—which means that every day is a delight!
MY LIFE IN DOG YEARS by Gary Paulsen, Ruth Wright Paulsen
Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.
THE PERFECT DOG by Kevin O’Malley
Fans of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy and Charlie the Ranch Dog will fall in love with this vibrant picture book about one girl’s quest to find the perfect dog for her family.
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