"For The Love of a Dog" by Patricia McConnell

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"Compelling...a wonderful blend of scientific knowledge, stories about real dogs and their behavior, and scenes from the author's life with her own dogs..."For the love of a dog" will make you think--but it will also touch your heart".-Associated Press
"Those who consider their dogs part of the family will find For The Love of a Dog engaging, enlightening and utterly engrossing.  Packed with informed speculation and intriguing accounts of man's best friend at his worst and at his very best, this book is a treasure trove that will teach us how to have a richer, more rewarding relationship with our dogs." Paperback, 321 pages.