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NPR Driveway Moments
NPR Driveway Moments Dog Tales: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go
Dog lovers will delight in this audio celebration of the canine character. From our earliest encounters with Lassie, to the magical moments we share with our own imperfect but thoroughly lovable companions, dogs have become an integral part of our culture and beloved members of our family. NPR proudly presents these tales of unforgettable animals and their devoted human friends.
2 pages, Audio CD
First published May 25, 2011
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August 17, 2020
If you love NPR and dogs . . . well, this is a no-brainer. Dozens of dog stories, taken from various NPR programs, and interspersed with music - it's just like listening to the radio! I chuckled, I sobbed, I wagged my tail a lot.
A must for dog lovers!
A must for dog lovers!
March 7, 2014
I was hoping this audiobook would be full of crazy dog stories that would have my face and belly hurting from all the laughs. What it is is a collection of stories about dogs from informational to personal to mysterious (as in the breed investigation of a certain mutt). I learned more than I laughed and it was good, just not Marley and Me good.
Recommended for pet-lovers, especially those who own dogs.
Recommended for pet-lovers, especially those who own dogs.
October 14, 2015
I didn't like how the audio CD transitioned from one story to the next. It felt choppy and unconnected. Some of the stories were excellent, but only a few did I truly want to stay in the car and listen. Needless to say, I was disappointed and struggled to enjoy the entire CD.
May 10, 2026
I was hoping for heartwarming stories but for the most part this audio CD just made me cringe. It got a little better towards the end when it was about dog surfing and FINALLy they talked about a (chihuahua) rescue group but for the most part it was just please no. Starting from highlighting Caesar Milan as a great trainer and having an east european trainer which sounded kind of similar to calling dogs "tools" if they work in the military.
As an educational network I expected so much more. No critisism about ear cropping, getting dogs from ads (and then wondering why the dog is looking so much different as what they are supposed to be) or even getting sperm flewn in to get a specific breed while in the meantime dogs are getting euthanized due to lack of space.
As an educational network I expected so much more. No critisism about ear cropping, getting dogs from ads (and then wondering why the dog is looking so much different as what they are supposed to be) or even getting sperm flewn in to get a specific breed while in the meantime dogs are getting euthanized due to lack of space.
September 2, 2018
I picked this up thinking it would be a fun, light listen. But within the first 10 minutes I had such a bad taste in my mouth I had to stop. That early on they were talking about dog training and discussing Caesar Milan as a legitimate dog trainer. Truly, Caesar Milan is just a man who bullies dogs into submission. Sure, he sees temporary results (as any bully does), but there are far better ways that are far more compassionate, respectful, and long-lasting. I was so disappointed in NPR for shining light on such a poor popular culture icon.
Positive reinforcement training is what I wish they would have discussed. Here are some links if you wanted to learn more about that:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/...
https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-...
Positive reinforcement training is what I wish they would have discussed. Here are some links if you wanted to learn more about that:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/...
https://www.aspca.org/about-us/aspca-...
May 23, 2016
If you "speak dog," you will truly enjoy this audio book. You will smile (a lot), laugh and, yes, even cry (a little). So much joy. If you don't "speak dog," you may learn a new language. And with that new knowledge, you may want to get a four legged best friend to engage in conversation. If you do, please adopt a rescue. They will appreciate you forever.
August 7, 2015
Delightful. Stories about dogs of all sorts. The lengths people will go for their dogs, the lengths dogs will go for their people. Working dogs, dog DNA tests, dog mysteries, it's all told in short tales that you'll wish will never end.
July 24, 2014
Another great collection of animal stories. Again there are stories of companionship, science, and caricatures. With the extensive history of NPR, it is good to have thoughtful collections of like minded tales.
December 13, 2012
Dog tales of all sorts. Listened to this while I was cooking and cleaning - laughed and smiled a lot.
November 14, 2013
Fun, mostly upbeat stories - a quick listen at 2 CDs. My dogs did not appreciate listening to yips and barks from unseen canines, however! :)
December 18, 2013
I don't understand the apparent need to throw in the tear-jerker tale in all of these dog compilations.
April 26, 2014
I have one criticism of this. It's too short!!!! I could have done 12 discs of this audiobook. It was thoroughly entertaining. If you are a dog lover, this is a must-listen-to.
May 22, 2014
I was expecting fun, cute stories about dogs but it was almost educational in how it presented the stories. When expecting something like Marley and Me, this certainly fell short.
September 24, 2017
I like these collections of NPR stories by topic. I think having it on GoodReads might be confusing some reviewers who refer to it as a "book" and think it might be difficult to read this radio show in written format, but I'm happy to rate it and add it to my list.
As one reviewer mentioned, there are one or two sad stories in here. If you're familiar with the NPR radio format, you'll know to expect that this isn't Marley & Me, which seems to be disappointing some folks. Not sure why, it's not like it was claiming to be Marley & Me, but... If you go into it with an open mind instead of expecting something, you'll find plenty of interesting and amusing stories and might even learn a thing or two.
As one reviewer mentioned, there are one or two sad stories in here. If you're familiar with the NPR radio format, you'll know to expect that this isn't Marley & Me, which seems to be disappointing some folks. Not sure why, it's not like it was claiming to be Marley & Me, but... If you go into it with an open mind instead of expecting something, you'll find plenty of interesting and amusing stories and might even learn a thing or two.
August 25, 2020
Entertaining, as always. I was disappointed, tho, that they didn’t tell us if the senior dog & his deployed person got to see each other again. (Or maybe they didn’t, & they thought that was too depressing?) Also poignant, as I couple of stories deal with a dog reaching the end of its life. One thing that’s cool about NPR recordings is that since they were radio shows, you get a full production—music, barking, snuffling at the mike....
April 18, 2026
Lots of funny stories about dogs and their owners. I say I am not a dog person, yet I have five dogs living in my house. They do crazy things all the time. Listening to these stories made me think maybe my dogs are so crazy.
December 17, 2017
Hit and miss, but it’s quick, excellently-produced, and entertaining.
August 26, 2018
Great snippets involving dogs. Good for road trips
August 31, 2019
So cute.
February 6, 2020
Loved it!
July 20, 2020
Great road trip companion. All of the radio story compilations are good.
June 3, 2021
Delightful
August 12, 2021
A variety of entertaining short stories.
September 28, 2021
A lovely light read about man's best friend. Perfect audio book for the car!
April 7, 2023
Some cute and fun stories . . . Some not as interesting stories. It was a good quick listen for a road trip.
April 10, 2024
Very wholesome, not really a book or an audiobook but borrowed it as an audiobook from my library and it was a lovely collection of dog stories told on the radio.
January 25, 2025
Listened to the audiobook at night. It was my bedtime story! I love dogs and this book did not disappoint.
March 7, 2015
Published by HighBridge Audio in 2011.
Multicast Performance
Duration: 2 hours, 7 minutes
NPR's Driveway Moments collection are called "Driveway Moments" because the idea is supposed that the stories are so good that the listener sits in the driveway and listens to the end of the story when he/she gets home rather than just turning off the car and going on into the house.
In this collection, the emphasis is on dogs and this collection covers all sort of dogs. From homeless chihuahuas in Los Angeles to massive sheep dogs in Turkey. There are celebrity dogs, blind dogs, war hero dogs and dogs that go to church. We also hear from two different dog trainers, learn about DNA testing for dogs and learn about a mother dog that adopted a nursing tiger Cub.
The collection is up-and-down but the strong stories are good enough for me to rate this collection 4 stars out of 5.
See all of my reviews of audiobooks by NPR here: http://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/searc...
Multicast Performance
Duration: 2 hours, 7 minutes
NPR's Driveway Moments collection are called "Driveway Moments" because the idea is supposed that the stories are so good that the listener sits in the driveway and listens to the end of the story when he/she gets home rather than just turning off the car and going on into the house.
In this collection, the emphasis is on dogs and this collection covers all sort of dogs. From homeless chihuahuas in Los Angeles to massive sheep dogs in Turkey. There are celebrity dogs, blind dogs, war hero dogs and dogs that go to church. We also hear from two different dog trainers, learn about DNA testing for dogs and learn about a mother dog that adopted a nursing tiger Cub.
The collection is up-and-down but the strong stories are good enough for me to rate this collection 4 stars out of 5.
See all of my reviews of audiobooks by NPR here: http://dwdsreviews.blogspot.com/searc...
July 10, 2013
I'm more of a cat person, myself. But I enjoyed listening to these today as I continued the endless task of pulling weeds from the natural areas in my back yard. I would make fun of some of these people -- treating their dogs like children to the point of being ridiculous -- but then I remember how I carried on when my cats passed away and I'm not one to point fingers.
I think I would have a hard time reading these though -- the whole thing really lends itself to audio.
I think I would have a hard time reading these though -- the whole thing really lends itself to audio.
February 6, 2014
Funny, heart-breaking, interesting. All dog = All good.
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