"Breaking Creed" by Alex Kava

Before I write the book review, I have to tell Mr. Kava how sad I was to read about his dog, Scout, dying after 16 years.  I know you will miss him very much, my condolences.

Breaking Creed by Alex Kava is about people smuggling drugs into the U.S.A.  This book kept my interest with some action and I enjoyed the dogs in the book very much!
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"The Dog Next Door" - A Book for Dog Lovers!

The Dog Next Door edited by Callie Smith Grant is a collection of short true stories about people with dogs they love and why their dog meant so much to them.  It is by no means a “page-turner” but it is a heartwarming, relaxing read that shows how strong the bond can be between owner and dog.  I recommend it to any dog lover. 

(Karen's review, 4 stars)

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"Weekends with Daisy" by Sharron Kahn Luttrell (UPDATED)

Weekends with Daisy by Sharron Kahn Luttrell is a wonderful book that gives a first-hand account of a dog trainer who participates with an inmate in training a service dog for the National Education for Assistance Dog Services (NEADS).  After Sharron’s dog died, she thought that having a dog just on the weekends would satisfy her loneliness for a dog so volunteered.  The prisoner trained the dog, teaching it new things and her part was to socialize the dog by exposing it do different places and people.  This book details her experience with the program and how the dog helped her family along the way.

I liked this book because it was informative, funny and heartwarming.  I especially liked the parts about the dog classes she attended and specific methods used for training Daisy.  

(Karen's review, 11-6-14, 5 stars)

 
Weekends with Daisy by Sharron Kahn Luttrell tells the true story of Sharron, who after the death of her dog, decides to take a puppy named Daisy for weekends only to train her to become a service dog.  During the week, Keith trains the dog while in prison.  Daisy teaches Sharron and Keith important life lessons.

I LOVED this book because Sharron tells the story so well.  My dog, Abby, and I would be proud to walk with you, Sharron and your dogs.  Keep up the good work!   Check out NEADS.org which this book is based on--they are doing awesome work!   
(Gerard's review 10-29-14, 5++ stars)

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Another Great Dog Book--"Travels with Casey" by Benoit Denizet-Lewis

Abby (our dog) dreams of traveling like this.

Travels With Casey by Benoit Denizet-Lewis tells the true story of the author who takes his dog, Casey, around the country in a RV for four months!  I enjoyed the parts with Casey, a great dog, but I really appreciated all the people that he met and their dogs as well.  This is very interesting.  If you own a dog, you can easily relate to this book.  I enjoyed it a lot and was sort of bummed that it had to end.
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

Our friend Sugar liked this one too--see Sugar's Review. You even get a chance to win a copy!

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"The Mountaintop School For Dogs and Other Second Chances" by Ellen Cooney is an Interesting Read

The Mountaintop School For Dogs and Other Second Chances by Ellen Cooney is about a young lady named Evie who decides to take a job working in a sanctuary for dogs who are there to get a second chance to find a forever home.  Evie does not know all that much about dogs, but she is a quick learner. 

This is a good heartwarming story.  I really liked Evie and of course I loved the dogs!  You will find out some new things about how dogs think.  If you are a dog lover like me, it's a must read!
(Gerard's review, 5+ stars)

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"Off the Leash--A Year at the Dog Park" by Matthew Gilbert

Off the Leash--a year at the dog park by Matthew Gilbert tells the true story of Matthew's outings with his dog, Toby, at a local dog park in Boston.  This book is as much about the owners as it is about their dogs.  I found pretty much all the stories that he told to be good.  This is a short book, just over 200 pages so a quick read.  I think any dog owner would enjoy it.
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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Tuesday Tucks Me In by Luis Carlos Montalvan - Children's Book We Both Loved!

Tuesday Tucks Me In by Luis Carlos Montalvan is a juvenile non-fiction book about Luis, a vet, who came back home disabled.  Tuesday, his service dog, helps Luis through the day and tells the story.  The pictures in this book take you through a day with them.  I liked it.  Thank you for your service, Mr. Luis Montalvan and give Tuesday a treat and belly rub for me!  
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)

I liked this book because it is both informative and heartwarming.  The pictures are touching and some humorous.  It's a wonderful children's book that teaches exactly what service dogs can do for vets.  I was amazed to learn that the dog recognizes 114 words!
(Karen's review, 5 stars)

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"Paw And Order" by Spencer Quinn

Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn is another in a series of books about Chet and Bernie.  Bernie is a private investigator and Chet the Jet is his dog helper.  As usual, Chet steals the show in this book.  The story is about a murder that Bernie is being set up for.  The characters were never fully developed in my opinion, except for Chet.  The plot was kind of weak.  I liked this author's other books better:  Dog on It and The Dog Who Knew Too Much.
(Gerard's review, 3 stars)

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"The Dog That Talked to God" by Jim Kraus (UPDATED)

The Dog That Talked to God by Jim Kraus is about a bitter widow who blames God for taking away her husband and son who died in an auto accident when hit by a drunk driver more than about the dog.  Mary doubted her faith and stopped praying to God for a long time.  She got a puppy she named Rufus and used it as a sounding board.  Then one day the dog talked to her.  This Christian fiction book dragged along for me but at least had a good ending.  I preferred the author’s other book better— The Cat That God Sent.
(Karen's review, 3 stars)

The Dog That Talked to God by Jim Kraus is about a woman named Mary who decides to get a dog for companionship after her husband passes away.  She names the dog Rufus and what a tale tale they tell!  This book starts out a bit slow, but stick with it.  I loved Rufus and I grew to like Mary too as the book went on.  It has some good stuff that I did not see coming and a great ending!  It's worth the read!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars because Rufus is so good!) 

 

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"Letters from Angel" as told to Martin P. Levin

4 paws up!

"Letters from Angel" is told by Angel, a senior dog who tells about his life with Mr. Levin and his aid, Paula.  It's a great story that Angel tells very well.  It is short but well worth reading.  Any dog love will love it just like I did!  Have some tissues handy, just in case.
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

"Letters from Angel" is a cute book written from the dog's point of view.  It is about the bond between a Sr. dog that was adopted from a shelter by a 90-yr-old man for companionship after his wife died.  It is a very quick read and even though it has a sad ending, the author shares his experience of having to put down his dog in a sweet way.  The dog is a Golden Retriever/Chow mix that won my heart.
(Karen's review, 3 stars) 

Similar Books that are good:  A Dog's Life--Autobiography of a stray by Ann M. Martin

Our dog Abby wrote a book too using Blurb -
See post about it:  Father's Day Gift Was a Hit--a Blurb Book
















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"Pure Joy--The Dogs We Love" by Danielle Steel

Pure Joy--The Dogs We Love by Danielle Steel is a short memoir about her dogs she had over the years filled with funny, sad and touching stories, including pictures.  She also gives some advice for dog owners.  If you are a "dog person," you will enjoy this quick read.  I am and I did!  
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"Chaser" by John W. Pilley is About an Amazing Dog

I give this book 4 paws way up!

Chaser--Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words by John W. Pilley is the true story of a Border Collie who knows more than 1,000 words! John W. Pilley, a professor worked with Chaser and it's really something how he trained her.  LOVED it a lot!
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"A Collie Rescue" by Lindsay Downs

A Collie Rescue by Lindsay Downs is a short book that I read on my Kindle. I thought it was going to be about Collies being rescued, but it isn’t. It’s about Collies being buddies for returning vets with PTSD. Actually, that is just a small part of the book. This is about the FBI hunting down terrorists with the help of a returning vet with PTSD who is homeless, and her new Collie, Taz, who has her back.

This started kind of slow and I lost interest for a while, but returned to it and liked the ending. I would have rated it higher if the characters were more developed. I think vets may like it and anyone who enjoys quick reads without a lot of description or in-depth characters. (Half the proceeds from this book go to the pet fund.)
(Karen's review, 3 stars)

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"The Second Chance Dog-A Love Story by Jon Katz

Another good book by Jon Katz

The Second Chance Dog--A Love Story by Jon Katz is a true story and what a story it is!  Jon Katz tells about his life at a certain point and you will be shocked at what he went through.  Then he falls in love with a woman but first has to get her dog on his side which was not easy!  There are lots of good stories in this one book:  Jon's story, the romance, and the dog's story which will touch your heart.

My dog, Abby, gives this book four paws up way high  I LOVED it too!  (Gerard's review, 5+ stars)

Other books we liked by this author:  Rose in a Storm, Dancing Dogs, Dogs of Bedlam Farm

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"Braced For Murder" by Sue Owens Wright

I LOVED Braced For Murder--a Beanie and Cruiser Mystery by Sue Owens Wright!  This is a good mystery that I did not figure out with no dirty words or bad plot lines.  Dogs, dogs, dogs--loved the story line.  This is a must read for any dog lover!
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Lara's Gift" by Annemarie O'Brien

I prefer cat books myself, meow!

Lara's Gift by Annemarie O'Brien is a children's short story about a young girl who loves dogs and with her papa, takes care of them to give to the Tsar.  She also has a special gift.  I'm not telling you what that is; you will have to read the book to find out!  For such a short book, there is enough action that keeps the main plot moving along.  I loved it and will be looking for more from this first-time author.  
(Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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