Poor little Alfred has some confidence issues. Like many others in today’s body-conscious society, he’s a little obsessed with his appearance—specifically, his nose. He can’t rush off for plastic surgery, though, as he’s an adorable little French Bulldog.
A new book by Vivienne Flesher, Alfred’s Nose chronicles one doggie’s journey to find the perfect, true-dog nose. He tries costumes and masks, and ultimately comes to accept himself for the perfect pooch he is. The book will induce giggles and inspire children, but it’s plenty of fun for grown-ups too, with its homegrown photos of Flesher’s dog in a gaggle of fake noses (elephant, cow) and disguises.
This book is short and sweet. Take a peek at Alfred’s own website: alfredthebulldog.com.
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The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook should come with a warning — don’t read while hungry! These recipes sound so good I couldn’t help but get hungry as I read through them.
Author Liz Palika has put together a collection of tasty treats for all kinds of events and dogs. Looking for cookie cutter treats or special goodies for special occasions. The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook has got it covered. Do you need recipes designed for dogs with special needs? You’ll find yummy meat-free, grain-free, wheat-free and reduced-fat treats here.
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Don’t you love it when non-fiction is so well written it reads like good fiction? Dogs: A Natural History is one of these books. It has lots of information written in an engaging flow. Author Jake Page has the uncommon ability to make history and science understandable and fascinating.
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101 Best Businesses for Pet Lovers is the book for all of us who’ve had some version of the following scenario —I’m sitting in a meeting with clients and as another client flunkie makes another inane comment about marketing all of a sudden I’m wondering if there isn’t something I could do that would keep me away from these kinds of humans and let me spend more time with dogs and other doggy humans. I bet you’ve been there too, haven’t you?
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Not only are Dogster’s great people and pawples, they’re talented too! Jackpot’s Tail: Lost in Las Vegas was written by one of our Dogsters (okay, she let her furmom get the credit). Not only that, but it’s really GOOD, too!
Are you looking for a well-written, fun book that helps kids understand what happens to dogs who go through the rescue systems? Have you recently adopted a furry family member and want to let your not-so-furry young ones know more about how their new furbrother or sister came to join your family? Then Jackpot’s Tail may be just the book for you!
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The Ward Pack and I have seen a LOT of dog beds. In fact, we’ve gone through a LOT of dog beds. The Lexie Lew bed we got to try out recently is definitely one of the best.
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There are MANY excellent training books for humans working with dogs but Tess of Helena (a four-footer herself) has penned a fun and helpful training guide for dogs trying to get the best from their humans. Training Humans combines a touch of satire with a large helping of canine insight into a literary recipe that offers useful information with a twist.
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Sometimes you get a product and wonder why no one ever made it before. That was my reaction when I got the LuLu Leash.
The LuLu Leash is sturdy, attractive and does a great job of making you and your dog safer when on walks.
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If you haven’t seen Lassie, the movie featuring the ever impressive Peter O’Toole, you have missed one of the greatest dog movies ever made. Really! Rent it, buy it, but see it! You’ll be glad you did! This is not a remake of the original Lassie or the much loved TV series; this Lassie goes beyond either one to show Lassie as a timeless heroine who supercedes class and poverty.
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Charles DeLint by Beth Gwinn
Honey, the Pit Bull in Charles de Lint’s urban fantasy Widdershins may be one of the strongest dog characters in recent literature. Honey, a Pit Bull who was released with her pack from a dogfighters’ chain and hell, has the ability to speak with some of the people with whom she feels an emotional connection. More importantly, she has the ability to speak to us. Honey is not the central character in Widdershins but she is the one who lives with me long after the last page is closed.
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