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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Through a dogs eyes, by Jennifer Arnold

A Quick Side Note:
This is not the very first Audio Book I've read, but it is the most recent. So it gets the honor of being the first I review here. 


First of all if you haven't seen the PBS special of the same name go here and watch it. http://www.pbs.org/dogs-eyes/ 


I have a decided bias towards the topic of Service Dogs. My wife and I have been volunteer trainers with the Wisconsin Academy for Graduate Service Dogs, or WAGS since 2007. http://wags.net 
We love being involved with such a wonderful organization. And we get to play with puppies all the time! 

The Review:
When I saw that Jennifer Arnold's book "Through a Dog's Eye's" was available as an Audio Book. I quickly used one of my Audible.com credits and snapped it up.
This book is read by the author , and in this case I think it was a great idea for her to read her own book. Sometimes the professional readers' publishers use just doesn't convey the right emotions at the right time. Jennifer was a pleasure to listen to. You can truly hear her passion for dogs, and for people with special needs.
   The book is one part a history of the author and her non-profit Canine Assistants. And one part a scientific explanation of dogs, and her view on how nature makes them the way they are.
The scientific parts , if you're not into it can be a bit dry. But unlike some other dog books I've read, Jennifer doesn't over do it at all.
   The true gems in the book are the many true life stories of heroic service dogs and the feats they've accomplished. If you're a dog lover, these stories alone are worth the price of the book. The end of the book also includes some handy training and troubleshooting tips for all dog owners. Jennifer only supports positive training methods.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

I recommend the book. If you're a dog lover, you'll love this book.

-B

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