My dog Whitlam was a bit of a runt. Both of his ears should have stood straight up, but one always fell over, no matter how hard he tried to make it stick up. Because of that floppy ear, Whitlam always looked a bit dumb. But Whitlam is really a smart dog, and he has to be treated carefully, or who knows what will happen!

A love letter to the working dog, this heartwarming memoir about life on a sheep farm captures the joys and heartbreak of loving a pet Patti Sherlock's working relationship with her Border Collie, Duncan, got her through the ups and downs of sixteen years on a sheep farm in Idaho. During that time, Duncan was an unwavering companion through the destruction of Patti's marriage, her children inevitably leaving home one by one, and eventually, her decision to stop raising sheep. Patti's life on the farm is a reflection of beginnings and endings, and the cycle of seasons in all of our lives.

Riley is a therapy dog who goes to visit libraries so children can read to him. This is Riley's story of what he learned.

Presents the techniques of a veteran dog trainer and his groundbreaking theories on humane and holistic communication with animals, debunking currently accepted methods