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A Dog's Guide to Humans
A Dog's Guide to Humans - A lighthearted look at the human species from a dog's point of view. Bob the West Highland terrier, shares some tips and tricks on getting the best out of human beings, attempts to fathom some of their strange behaviour and imparts some of his wisdom on training and manipulation techniques.
How well has YOUR dog trained you?
Take the quiz at the end of the book to find out!
How well has YOUR dog trained you?
Take the quiz at the end of the book to find out!
76 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 2013
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About the author
Karen Davison
9 books79 followersKaren Davison grew up in Bedfordshire, England. She has been both an avid reader and a lover of animals since early childhood. When she was eight, the family got their first dog, Scamp, whose great character started Karen's lifelong devotion to dogs.
Since qualifying in Canine Psychology in 2001, she has worked as a professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist. She went on to study Wolf Ecology in 2009 and was lucky enough to spend time with the wolves at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust in Reading.
Her first publication, The Perfect Companion: Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog, a comprehensive guide to canine psychology, training and problem solving, was published in June 2012 and won an IndiePENdants' award for quality. Since then she has published The Complete Guide to House Training Puppies and Dogs, Companion Huskies: Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog, and two Fun Reads for Dog Lovers: It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Trainer and A Dog's Guide to Humans. She is in the process of developing the next title in the series 'A Dog's Guide to Cats' and having enormous fun doing it!
After joining a local writers group, she has spread her author wings and is now enjoying writing poetry, flash fiction and short stories, and after taking a course in screenwriting has just completed her first radio drama script. Karen is also working on her first fiction novel, which combines her love of writing, wolves and fantasy - Wolf Clan Rising which is due to be published 2017.
Karen is now living the dream, she resides in a country cottage on the west coast of Ireland, drawing inspiration for her writing from the peace and beauty of her surroundings where she shares her life with her husband, two daughters and nine special needs pets. Her seven rescue dogs and two rescue cats have a mixture of emotional, behavioural and physical disabilities
One of Karen's favourite sayings: 'Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.'
Excerpt: Wolf Clan Rising
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The setting sun filters through the forest, casting golden rays that dance with the spirits of the living canopy. Through the dappled sunlight, a lone wolf moves on silent paws along the narrow trail, his powerful legs cover the ground at an easy trot.
Far to the north, the distant howls of stranger wolves carry to him faintly on the wind; he pauses, pricking his ears towards the sound. Licking his nose he inhales to explore his surroundings.
The north east wind brings with it the scent of snow from the high peaks and the freshness of the White Water river. Close by, rain and earth, the souls of trees, and spirits of a myriad living things that inhabit the forest. The wolf smells what is and also, what has gone before. The older scents are fainter, like the tracks of ghosts.
He registers this in a few heartbeats then lifts his muzzle and flaring his nostrils, casts his mind out further still, seeking the one scent that has caused such restlessness. The one that surrounds him, an invisible force that pulls him further and further away from his pack.
The scent of the she-wolf.
On the wind, a minute trace of what he seeks causes his heart to race. He lifts his head and raw emotion flows from his lips, quietly at first, rising and falling until the air is filled with a long and wavering howl. Caught by the wind, it travels through the forest.
Away to the south his own pack add their song, their voices weaving around his, wrapping him with warmth and comfort, and bringing with it an overwhelming sense of loss.
In the midst of the voices, he hears his soul brother calling to him. His chest tightens and for a moment he looks back over his shoulder but as twilight descends, the faint cry of the she-wolf beckons him north.
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Since qualifying in Canine Psychology in 2001, she has worked as a professional dog trainer and canine behaviourist. She went on to study Wolf Ecology in 2009 and was lucky enough to spend time with the wolves at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust in Reading.
Her first publication, The Perfect Companion: Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog, a comprehensive guide to canine psychology, training and problem solving, was published in June 2012 and won an IndiePENdants' award for quality. Since then she has published The Complete Guide to House Training Puppies and Dogs, Companion Huskies: Understanding, Training and Bonding with your Dog, and two Fun Reads for Dog Lovers: It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog Trainer and A Dog's Guide to Humans. She is in the process of developing the next title in the series 'A Dog's Guide to Cats' and having enormous fun doing it!
After joining a local writers group, she has spread her author wings and is now enjoying writing poetry, flash fiction and short stories, and after taking a course in screenwriting has just completed her first radio drama script. Karen is also working on her first fiction novel, which combines her love of writing, wolves and fantasy - Wolf Clan Rising which is due to be published 2017.
Karen is now living the dream, she resides in a country cottage on the west coast of Ireland, drawing inspiration for her writing from the peace and beauty of her surroundings where she shares her life with her husband, two daughters and nine special needs pets. Her seven rescue dogs and two rescue cats have a mixture of emotional, behavioural and physical disabilities
One of Karen's favourite sayings: 'Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.'
Excerpt: Wolf Clan Rising
BLEYD
The setting sun filters through the forest, casting golden rays that dance with the spirits of the living canopy. Through the dappled sunlight, a lone wolf moves on silent paws along the narrow trail, his powerful legs cover the ground at an easy trot.
Far to the north, the distant howls of stranger wolves carry to him faintly on the wind; he pauses, pricking his ears towards the sound. Licking his nose he inhales to explore his surroundings.
The north east wind brings with it the scent of snow from the high peaks and the freshness of the White Water river. Close by, rain and earth, the souls of trees, and spirits of a myriad living things that inhabit the forest. The wolf smells what is and also, what has gone before. The older scents are fainter, like the tracks of ghosts.
He registers this in a few heartbeats then lifts his muzzle and flaring his nostrils, casts his mind out further still, seeking the one scent that has caused such restlessness. The one that surrounds him, an invisible force that pulls him further and further away from his pack.
The scent of the she-wolf.
On the wind, a minute trace of what he seeks causes his heart to race. He lifts his head and raw emotion flows from his lips, quietly at first, rising and falling until the air is filled with a long and wavering howl. Caught by the wind, it travels through the forest.
Away to the south his own pack add their song, their voices weaving around his, wrapping him with warmth and comfort, and bringing with it an overwhelming sense of loss.
In the midst of the voices, he hears his soul brother calling to him. His chest tightens and for a moment he looks back over his shoulder but as twilight descends, the faint cry of the she-wolf beckons him north.
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March 18, 2020
A fun little book, definitely worth a read.
December 4, 2015
I laughed at every turn of the page. Every part of this book will ring true to anyone who has owned a dog.
If you put yourself in your dogs shoes as you read along you'll be nodding your head in agreement with a grin on your face from start to finish.
If you put yourself in your dogs shoes as you read along you'll be nodding your head in agreement with a grin on your face from start to finish.
December 13, 2015
A fun read.Having two hounds myself, I could relate to a lot of what Karen had between the covers. I can admit that I am very well trained indeed. A dog lover will get more than one smile from this book and may even pick up a tip or two.
July 15, 2017
Adorable read about how dogs view things, and how they easily manipulate their humans. Very funny book, had me laughing and smiling from cover to cover.
December 27, 2018
Superb
Entertaining and informative. Apparently our dog is a master trainer. Who would have guessed....?
A light, enjoyable, and easy read.
Entertaining and informative. Apparently our dog is a master trainer. Who would have guessed....?
A light, enjoyable, and easy read.
November 11, 2013
What a lovely little book, written by Bob, a Westie and master human trainer. I was surprised to find that my own little terrier, Muffin, has a little way to go to reach Bob's standards.
I can only put this down to her not bothering to train us to let her sleep on the bed and also her inability to starve herself :-)
I can only put this down to her not bothering to train us to let her sleep on the bed and also her inability to starve herself :-)
May 16, 2016
This book really made me laugh out loud in places. Very cleverly written from a dogs perspective, underneath the humor there is a lot of information on how dogs think, and also where us humans tend to go wrong. The quiz at the end is brilliant. If you love dogs you will thoroughly enjoy this little book.
July 18, 2021
I have two dogs myself and found this 80 page guide, very witty.
This is told from the perspective of a dog.... Funny... and yes, despite being a strict owner, I have found myself doing an odd action told in this guide! 😂
This is told from the perspective of a dog.... Funny... and yes, despite being a strict owner, I have found myself doing an odd action told in this guide! 😂
July 21, 2017
Hilarious
A fantastic and funny read for those who have, are planning to have, or work with our beautiful canines. Looking forward to reading more of Karen Davidson books.
A fantastic and funny read for those who have, are planning to have, or work with our beautiful canines. Looking forward to reading more of Karen Davidson books.
February 5, 2022
So true
I've got that my dog has me very well trained. She's a shelter dog and of people think these are just worthless dogs. She's me of he sweetest animal on four legs, so I want to make sure she's treated as well as, or better than, some of the pampered princesses other people have. Yep, she has me well trained.
I've got that my dog has me very well trained. She's a shelter dog and of people think these are just worthless dogs. She's me of he sweetest animal on four legs, so I want to make sure she's treated as well as, or better than, some of the pampered princesses other people have. Yep, she has me well trained.
January 31, 2022
Well apparently my dogs, especially Minnie, had be well trained lol. My family would could have told you this without reading the books. I know someone in my family who went through the food training. I so wanted to call them and read them the Essie, but I don’t think she would find it as funny as I did. The book is told from the dogs point of view and be telling other dogs how to train their humans lol. Priceless!!
April 23, 2022
A dog lover's delight!
Anyone fortunate enough to be owned by a dog will immediately bond with the contents of this book. Brilliant writing captures the canine mind offering the human insight and possibilities to neutralize the "pet-effect" canines will attempt to exercise over their human companions. Delightful, witty a thoroughly delightful tome this is a book to be savored as we smile at the all too familiar picture that is painted with broad strokes and tongue-in-cheek fun.
Anyone fortunate enough to be owned by a dog will immediately bond with the contents of this book. Brilliant writing captures the canine mind offering the human insight and possibilities to neutralize the "pet-effect" canines will attempt to exercise over their human companions. Delightful, witty a thoroughly delightful tome this is a book to be savored as we smile at the all too familiar picture that is painted with broad strokes and tongue-in-cheek fun.
February 15, 2018
A lovely Christmas present from Lindy at Christmas. I think I might be a malleable human and she has trained me very well.
May 15, 2018
This book had me crying with laughter, a must read for any devoted dog owner. ;)
October 27, 2019
Laughed til I ached!
This book was hysterically funny to me, and shows how easily we humans are trained by our canine masters. Enjoy!
This book was hysterically funny to me, and shows how easily we humans are trained by our canine masters. Enjoy!
June 11, 2017
Thanks to anyone who send us this book........surprise.... :-)
December 4, 2019
Super cute.
September 28, 2023
Nice fun short read for any dog lover
April 14, 2024
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Popsugar 2024 Challenge prompt 12. A book from an animal's POV
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December 27, 2025
Amusing quick read
November 28, 2016
A clever book written from the perspective of Bob, a West Highland Terrier. Bob shares his tips for training humans and his explanations for all the curious things humans do. You can probably read this in an hour or two.
Food: A short read calls for fast food. Maybe a taco or two.
Food: A short read calls for fast food. Maybe a taco or two.
April 8, 2016
This is a great book! Insightful, funny. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a dog or plans to get a dog. Excellent for any age group.
November 7, 2015
I tittered and sniggered my way through this book, and will never look at dogs in quite the same way ever again. A must for all dog owners.
August 31, 2014
OK, but I think I will remain staff to my cats instead.
December 6, 2015
Not as funny as I thought it would be but there is a lot of good information about dogs.
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