Author: Zak George
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1607748916
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun!
Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Training a
Author: Paul Pearce
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781499735598
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
SPECIAL INSIDE Shih Tzu dog training system. Find out what you need to know -FIRST- before you just start "training" then dig-in, get rapid long lasting obedient results starting today! Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Dog Training: Think Like a Dog, But Don't Eat Your Poop![-Updated February 2015 2nd Edition-] I figure, you may want us to be on top of our game, when you train" Shih Tzu training system Fastest Way to No More Shih Tzu Poop! For both new and seasoned Shih Tzu owners, whether a puppy, or adult Shih Tzu. Just open it up and read simple, clear, step by step Shih Tzu dog training techniques and start training your puppy in hour one. [NOW!] Shih Tzu Breed Expert Step- by-Step Guide for rapid learning and retaining! This is EXACTLY How to train your Shih Tzu puppy and adult dog while using specifically designed dog training methods, made to be simple, fun, fast and effective to train and adopt for both you and your Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu training specifically geared towards your breed, I created the Rapid Command Adoption training system. I am sincere and caring when considering the importance of delivering a best of breed specific puppy and dog training system. I am serious about the information you need, the steps you will take, and the results you both deserve when you act today for a long term, healthy and happy life together. So serious in fact, I managed to pepper in a wee bit of humor along the way. There is design and reasoning behind my terrible one-liners too. You see, a major secret to your Shih Tzu puppy training success includes and certainly depends on your happiness, attention, attitude, approach, and type of command delivery you use. It's an easy philosophy too; the more you have fun, the better responses you will get, and the better experience your dog will have too. You can secure your outcome simply by choosing right now to put my cutting edge Breed Specific Shih Tzu Training System to work with your dog now, and immediately start seeing positive dog obedience results from using my Rapid Command Adoption training system. FREE inside - New Dog Starter Guide Inside contains additional information that provides insight into dogs, and advantage in training your new dog. Download it for FREE, from inside this book. Shih Tzu puppies and adult dogs can enjoy rapid dog-training results. My purpose is to offer you and your new puppy or dog, the best possible results-getting-dog-training-system. Most of all I am serious about your results, and you might have some fun during the process of training your Shih Tzu using my system. It's all laid out for you right now in an exacting, yet simple, fun, short, fast, and highly effective dog training guide for Shih Tzus.Title says it all. Think Like a Dog, but don't eat your poop! - How to Train Your Shih Tzu Go ahead and download it, I guarantee my training materials. Who knows right? You may just have a laugh while teaching your dog rapid command adoption. Enjoy! Thanks for reading, my family is grateful, and we sincerely appreciate your business, Paul Allen Pearce Author, Trainer, Dog Lover of the Shih Tzu P.S. - Remember to always "Think Like a Dog ~ But Don't Eat Your Poop!" - While Training Your Shih Tzu Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu, Training, Shih Tzu, Dog Training, Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu for Dummies, Shih Tzu guide Dogs, Shih Tzu Guide, Shih Tzu Savvy, Training a Shih Tzu
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781499735598
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
SPECIAL INSIDE Shih Tzu dog training system. Find out what you need to know -FIRST- before you just start "training" then dig-in, get rapid long lasting obedient results starting today! Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu Dog Training: Think Like a Dog, But Don't Eat Your Poop![-Updated February 2015 2nd Edition-] I figure, you may want us to be on top of our game, when you train" Shih Tzu training system Fastest Way to No More Shih Tzu Poop! For both new and seasoned Shih Tzu owners, whether a puppy, or adult Shih Tzu. Just open it up and read simple, clear, step by step Shih Tzu dog training techniques and start training your puppy in hour one. [NOW!] Shih Tzu Breed Expert Step- by-Step Guide for rapid learning and retaining! This is EXACTLY How to train your Shih Tzu puppy and adult dog while using specifically designed dog training methods, made to be simple, fun, fast and effective to train and adopt for both you and your Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu training specifically geared towards your breed, I created the Rapid Command Adoption training system. I am sincere and caring when considering the importance of delivering a best of breed specific puppy and dog training system. I am serious about the information you need, the steps you will take, and the results you both deserve when you act today for a long term, healthy and happy life together. So serious in fact, I managed to pepper in a wee bit of humor along the way. There is design and reasoning behind my terrible one-liners too. You see, a major secret to your Shih Tzu puppy training success includes and certainly depends on your happiness, attention, attitude, approach, and type of command delivery you use. It's an easy philosophy too; the more you have fun, the better responses you will get, and the better experience your dog will have too. You can secure your outcome simply by choosing right now to put my cutting edge Breed Specific Shih Tzu Training System to work with your dog now, and immediately start seeing positive dog obedience results from using my Rapid Command Adoption training system. FREE inside - New Dog Starter Guide Inside contains additional information that provides insight into dogs, and advantage in training your new dog. Download it for FREE, from inside this book. Shih Tzu puppies and adult dogs can enjoy rapid dog-training results. My purpose is to offer you and your new puppy or dog, the best possible results-getting-dog-training-system. Most of all I am serious about your results, and you might have some fun during the process of training your Shih Tzu using my system. It's all laid out for you right now in an exacting, yet simple, fun, short, fast, and highly effective dog training guide for Shih Tzus.Title says it all. Think Like a Dog, but don't eat your poop! - How to Train Your Shih Tzu Go ahead and download it, I guarantee my training materials. Who knows right? You may just have a laugh while teaching your dog rapid command adoption. Enjoy! Thanks for reading, my family is grateful, and we sincerely appreciate your business, Paul Allen Pearce Author, Trainer, Dog Lover of the Shih Tzu P.S. - Remember to always "Think Like a Dog ~ But Don't Eat Your Poop!" - While Training Your Shih Tzu Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu, Training, Shih Tzu, Dog Training, Shih Tzu, Shih Tzu for Dummies, Shih Tzu guide Dogs, Shih Tzu Guide, Shih Tzu Savvy, Training a Shih Tzu
The Other End of the Leash
Author: Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307489183
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend
Author: Monks of New Skete
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759524386
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0759524386
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
For more than a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This expanded edition preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate training manual for a new generation of dog owners--and, of course, for their canine best friends. The Monks of New Skete have achieved international renown as breeders of German shepherds and as outstanding trainers of dogs of all breeds. Their unique approach to canine training, developed and refined over four decades, is based on the philosophy that "understanding is the key to communication, compassion, and communion" with your dog. How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend covers virtually every aspect of living with and caring for your dog, including: Selecting a dog (what breed? male? female? puppy or older dog?) to fit your lifestyle Where to get--and where not to get--a dog Reading a pedigree Training your dog or puppy--when, where, and how The proper use of praise and discipline Feeding, grooming, and ensuring your dog's physical fitness Recognizing and correcting canine behavioral problems The particular challenges of raising a dog where you live - in the city, country, or suburb The proper techniques for complete care of your pet at every stage of his or her life In its scope, its clarity, and its authority, How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend remains unrivaled as a basic training guide for dog owners. Like no other book, this guide can help you understand and appreciate your dog's nature as well as his or her distinct personality--and in so doing, it can significantly enrich the life you share with your dog.
The Koehler Method of Dog Training
Author: William R. Koehler
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
For generations, The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been a beacon of wisdom for dog owners seeking effective techniques to build a strong bond with their furry companions. William Koehler’s approach, rooted in respect for dogs’ intelligence, remains as relevant today as it was when the book first graced the shelves. Koehler believed that dogs could make choices and be held accountable for their behavior. His method follows the pattern of Action → Memory → Desire: dogs act, remember the outcomes, and form desires based on those experiences. Correcting behavior becomes fair, reasonable, and expected once the training has been successfully imparted. In this classic guide, you’ll find practical guidance for creating a well-behaved and happy canine companion. From basic obedience to advanced skills, The Koehler Method covers it all. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a first-time puppy parent, discover the joy of training your dog using a method that respects their intelligence and fosters a lifelong partnership.
Publisher: Ravenio Books
ISBN:
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
For generations, The Koehler Method of Dog Training has been a beacon of wisdom for dog owners seeking effective techniques to build a strong bond with their furry companions. William Koehler’s approach, rooted in respect for dogs’ intelligence, remains as relevant today as it was when the book first graced the shelves. Koehler believed that dogs could make choices and be held accountable for their behavior. His method follows the pattern of Action → Memory → Desire: dogs act, remember the outcomes, and form desires based on those experiences. Correcting behavior becomes fair, reasonable, and expected once the training has been successfully imparted. In this classic guide, you’ll find practical guidance for creating a well-behaved and happy canine companion. From basic obedience to advanced skills, The Koehler Method covers it all. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or a first-time puppy parent, discover the joy of training your dog using a method that respects their intelligence and fosters a lifelong partnership.
How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science
Author: Annie Grossman
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728272815
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Finally: A dog training book that makes sense—for both dogs and humans—using positive reinforcement techniques based on animal behavioral science. For generations, celebrity trainers have preached that dog owners must "dominate" dogs and have criticized people for daring to treat pets with affection. How To Train Your Dog with Love + Science presents a modern and science-based approach to dog training, showing how behavior can be changed without coercion and force. Annie Grossman, a journalist-turned-dog trainer, breaks down what positive reinforcement actually is and makes the case that "good dog training" may even be a window into understanding ourselves. Grossman offers building-block exercises and tips on how to train effectively using the reward-based methods she's honed over the last decade with clients at her Manhattan training center, School For The Dogs. Whether you've just brought a new dog into your home or you're wanting to teach an old one new tricks, How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science will help you consider what behaviors you want and help you to achieve your goals using techniques rooted in the science of behavior. Woven into this lively how-to guide is the century-long history of positive reinforcement training, from Pavlov's dogs and Skinner's rats to today's apartment-dwelling dogs using Wifi-enabled devices. By employing the easy-to-understand techniques laid out in this book, you will be able to train your dog to live confidently, comfortably, and happily in your world.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1728272815
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Finally: A dog training book that makes sense—for both dogs and humans—using positive reinforcement techniques based on animal behavioral science. For generations, celebrity trainers have preached that dog owners must "dominate" dogs and have criticized people for daring to treat pets with affection. How To Train Your Dog with Love + Science presents a modern and science-based approach to dog training, showing how behavior can be changed without coercion and force. Annie Grossman, a journalist-turned-dog trainer, breaks down what positive reinforcement actually is and makes the case that "good dog training" may even be a window into understanding ourselves. Grossman offers building-block exercises and tips on how to train effectively using the reward-based methods she's honed over the last decade with clients at her Manhattan training center, School For The Dogs. Whether you've just brought a new dog into your home or you're wanting to teach an old one new tricks, How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science will help you consider what behaviors you want and help you to achieve your goals using techniques rooted in the science of behavior. Woven into this lively how-to guide is the century-long history of positive reinforcement training, from Pavlov's dogs and Skinner's rats to today's apartment-dwelling dogs using Wifi-enabled devices. By employing the easy-to-understand techniques laid out in this book, you will be able to train your dog to live confidently, comfortably, and happily in your world.
Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps
Author: Zoom Room Dog Training
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781641523431
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
7-steps to well-trained puppies (and happy humans) If you're anything like most new puppy parents, it won't take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don't panic--slowly remove the shoe from your pup's mouth and open this book, because it's time to start successfully training. Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps is a practical, step-by-step guide to guarantee that your cute and curious friend stays cute. From puppy proofing your home to mastering need-to-know commands, this fool-proof training manual sets you and your canine companion up for a lifetime of positively reinforced obedience and tail-wagging fun! In this dog training book, you'll find: Puppy Prep--Stock up on all of the supplies you need to start training with helpful checklists and insider tips. Dog Training in 7-Steps--This includes bringing your puppy home, crate training, potty training, preventing food aggression, socializing your puppy, the six key commands, leash walking and coming when called. Troubleshooting Tips--Get quick advice to make sure your dog training goes according to plan, no matter how many squirrels, birds, or other temptations catch your pup's attention. Sit. Stay. Heel. Fetch. This no-nonsense guide to dog training will teach you and your pup how to do it all in just 7 easy steps.
Publisher: Rockridge Press
ISBN: 9781641523431
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
7-steps to well-trained puppies (and happy humans) If you're anything like most new puppy parents, it won't take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don't panic--slowly remove the shoe from your pup's mouth and open this book, because it's time to start successfully training. Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps is a practical, step-by-step guide to guarantee that your cute and curious friend stays cute. From puppy proofing your home to mastering need-to-know commands, this fool-proof training manual sets you and your canine companion up for a lifetime of positively reinforced obedience and tail-wagging fun! In this dog training book, you'll find: Puppy Prep--Stock up on all of the supplies you need to start training with helpful checklists and insider tips. Dog Training in 7-Steps--This includes bringing your puppy home, crate training, potty training, preventing food aggression, socializing your puppy, the six key commands, leash walking and coming when called. Troubleshooting Tips--Get quick advice to make sure your dog training goes according to plan, no matter how many squirrels, birds, or other temptations catch your pup's attention. Sit. Stay. Heel. Fetch. This no-nonsense guide to dog training will teach you and your pup how to do it all in just 7 easy steps.
Shih Tzu Dogs - the Complete Owners Guide from Puppy to Old Age. Buying, Caring For, Grooming, Health, Training and Understanding Your Shih Tzu
Author: Alex Seymour
Publisher: Dog Experts
ISBN: 9780992784348
Category : Shih tzu
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Wouldn't it be incredible if expert Shih Tzu breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide? Well here it is! This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Shih Tzu.
Publisher: Dog Experts
ISBN: 9780992784348
Category : Shih tzu
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Wouldn't it be incredible if expert Shih Tzu breeders combined with a top dog trainer to create the ultimate complete owner's guide? Well here it is! This one-stop 'instruction manual' is the essential companion to your lovable Shih Tzu.
Oh My Dog
Author: Beth Ostrosky Stern
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439168660
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Calling the toughest canine questions! Owning a dog is one of life’s great joys, but sometimes the challenges it brings can make even the most devoted dog lovers panic, throw up their hands, or feel completely overwhelmed. Before you get to the end of your leash, turn to this friendly and relatable reference that’s the next best thing to talking to a dog-owning friend who's seen it all. In Oh My Dog, animal rights activist Beth Ostrosky Stern has compiled tips and invaluable advice from experts—and from her own experience as dogowner—to sooth concerns, answer questions big and small, and help you and your dog get the most out of your relationship. From the moment you even consider getting a dog, to caring for your old friend when his puppy years are far behind him, Oh My Dog covers every angle of dog ownership, including: • Which breeds would be good match for me? • What do I look for in a vet? • How do I make sure our first night together is as stress-free as possible? • What activities will help me bond with my dog? • Is my dog showing sign of illness? • What should I know before I head to a doggie day care or park? • How do I read pet food labels? • What should I do in an emergency? Choc full of informative side bars, questionnaires, to-do lists, and much, much more, Oh My Dog is the answer-filled field guide for anybody who owns a dog or is considering getting one. •••••• Beth Ostrosky Stern
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439168660
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Calling the toughest canine questions! Owning a dog is one of life’s great joys, but sometimes the challenges it brings can make even the most devoted dog lovers panic, throw up their hands, or feel completely overwhelmed. Before you get to the end of your leash, turn to this friendly and relatable reference that’s the next best thing to talking to a dog-owning friend who's seen it all. In Oh My Dog, animal rights activist Beth Ostrosky Stern has compiled tips and invaluable advice from experts—and from her own experience as dogowner—to sooth concerns, answer questions big and small, and help you and your dog get the most out of your relationship. From the moment you even consider getting a dog, to caring for your old friend when his puppy years are far behind him, Oh My Dog covers every angle of dog ownership, including: • Which breeds would be good match for me? • What do I look for in a vet? • How do I make sure our first night together is as stress-free as possible? • What activities will help me bond with my dog? • Is my dog showing sign of illness? • What should I know before I head to a doggie day care or park? • How do I read pet food labels? • What should I do in an emergency? Choc full of informative side bars, questionnaires, to-do lists, and much, much more, Oh My Dog is the answer-filled field guide for anybody who owns a dog or is considering getting one. •••••• Beth Ostrosky Stern
Katie Up and Down the Hall
Author: Glenn Plaskin
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1599953854
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIEis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms. All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security. Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1599953854
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
A personal memoir by bestselling author and celebrity journalist Glenn Plaskin, KATIEis a moving story about a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spaniel puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, the author soon makes powerful connections with several of his down-the-hall neighbors in a high-rise located in the unique Battery Park City neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single Dad, and his rambunctious young son, Ryan, also move in and are seduced by Katie's charms. All of their lives are profoundly changed as they are transformed from neighbors to friends to family, with Pearl as matriarch. The motherless boy finds a "Granny"; his Dad inherits a mother, Glenn discovers a confidante. Set in New York City, we witness nearly sixteen years of antics and family adventures spanning Hollywood high times, bad health, accidents, blustery winters, even the terrors of 9/11. Through it all, the family clings to each other, sharing a deep bond that give each comfort, support and security. Based upon a widely-read article in Family Circle, here is an unforgettable story about the love that makes a family-one that transcends the hard realities of time, tragedy, and inevitable loss.