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Chicken Soup for the Soul: I Can't Believe My Dog Did That!: 101 Stories about the Crazy Antics of Our Canine Companions
Our dogs make us smile every day, but some days they really outdo themselves! This book is full of those hilarious and heartwarming stories about the many ways our canine companions surprise us, make us laugh, and touch our hearts.Chicken Soup for the I Can’t Believe My Dog Did That! will have readers saying the same thing as they read these 101 humorous and heartwarming stories about these lovable, goofy, and comical canines. Whether funny or serious, or both, this book will make readers laugh and touch their hearts.
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 18, 2012
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Jack Canfield
1,286 books1,751 followersJack Canfield is an American motivational speaker and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series, which currently has over 124 titles and 100 million copies in print in over 47 languages. According to USA Today, Canfield and his writing partner, Mark Victor Hansen, were the top-selling authors in the United States in 1997.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
Canfield received a BA in Chinese History from Harvard University and a Masters from University of Massachusetts. He has worked as a teacher, a workshop facilitator, and a psychotherapist.
Canfield is the founder of "Self Esteem Seminars" in Santa Barbara, and "The Foundation for Self Esteem" in Culver City, California. The stated mission of Self Esteem Seminars is to train entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders and employees to achieve their personal and professional goals. The focus of The Foundation for Self Esteem is to train social workers, welfare recipients and human resource professionals.
In 1990,he shared with author Mark Victor Hansen his idea for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. After three years, the two had compiled sixty-eight stories.
Canfield has appeared on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, 20/20, Eye to Eye, CNN's Talk Back Live, PBS, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live and the BBC.
Canfield's most recent book, The Success Principles (2005), shares 64 principles that he claims can make people more successful. In 2006, he appeared in the DVD, "The Secret," and shared his insights on the Law of Attraction and tips for achieving success in personal and professional life.
Jack Canfield was born on August 19, 1944, in Fort Worth, TX. He is the son of Elmer and Ellen (a homemaker; maiden name, Taylor). He attended high school at Linsly Military Institute, Wheeling, WV, 1962. He went to college at Harvard University, B.A., 1966; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, M.Ed., 1973. Canfield married Judith Ohlbaum in 1971 (divorced, November 1976); he married Georgia Lee Noble on September 9, 1978 (divorced, December 1999); he married Inga Marie Mahoney on July 4, 2001; children: (first marriage) Oran, David, Kyle, Dania; (second marriage) Christopher Noble. He is a Democrat and a Christian, and his hobbies include tennis, travel, skiing, running, billiards, reading, and guitar.
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October 1, 2016
There were some really cute stories in this book. A couple were boring, but the rest were very entertaining. I enjoyed reading this book, which didn't take me too long to finish. My friend Lisa from Kmart bought me this book for Christmas, because she knew how much I loved reading and my dogs. I understand the appeal of reading Chicken Soup for the Soul books now that I know that they all aren't religious books. For some reason, I thought they were religious. Where they religious books at one point? This book was a nice break from my usual fantasy YA reads. I might pick up another bowl now!
March 23, 2020
U LOVED this charming collection of vignettes about these amazing dogs. They are smarter, more inventive, and love others more than most people give them credit for. A must for all dog lovers.
November 30, 2014
Enjoyed Harley's story on page 217
November 3, 2024
makes you laugh cry and everything in between
I have been reading the chicken soup for the dog lovers soul for a while but this time I tried the “I can’t believe my dog did that “ and it’s so cute sad funny all of the above!! I loved it!! Any time I get a few minutes I sit a read a couple of stories!!!
I have been reading the chicken soup for the dog lovers soul for a while but this time I tried the “I can’t believe my dog did that “ and it’s so cute sad funny all of the above!! I loved it!! Any time I get a few minutes I sit a read a couple of stories!!!
June 8, 2018
Delightful, enlightening, humorous, at times melancholy and bittersweet, but well worth the read. Thoroughly enjoyed the read and found it uplifting and wonderful to have a book to read during some downtime.
January 19, 2022
Some of these crazy dog stories were great, and others just fell flat for me. Maybe I was just expecting too much, since I just recently read “Marley and Me”, which was fantastic. Still, if you’ve got a family pooch, you’ll probably really like this anthology.
October 2, 2017
Light book. Read it in 2 days. I cannot believe how many writers are out there. Must be the need.
October 9, 2017
Lovely antidotal stories to read at bedtime.
July 5, 2018
Perfect beach book
July 28, 2019
101 quick, good feel stories about man's best friend!
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May 1, 2021Great short stories that awake many feelings I have had about my own dogs. Easy reading that touch your heart
June 8, 2021
Great book. Nice stories
November 22, 2021
A great book when you're in the mood for short, feel-good stories about dogs!
April 15, 2022
2012 - Trade
August 15, 2022
Tesila som sa na dojemne pribehy, avsak styl pisania bol na urovni piataka na ZS a po niekolkych pribehoch ma to prestalo bavit. Skoda.
December 30, 2022
Cute! Funny
August 25, 2023
Very entertaining
07/05/2019
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October 20, 2023
"We really do create our own holidays with the anticipation, enthusiasms, and the magic put into them."
I DARE a person who has ever owned a dog in their life to read this and not find one story that reminds them of their dog. Or even a friend's dog. They're so special and precious and it's amazing to see that sometimes, just like people, dogs years and countries apart, might had the same quirks. Or a story that tugs right at your heartstrings because it reminds you of something happy, but sad.
For me, there were two. There's a story about a border collie who as decided to herd his owner's cat around. And that's adorable. And hilarious. But I also own a husky and a new young boy-cat and they are the best friends you have ever see. I have other dogs. And I have other cats. But they only want each other. They play together, eat together, sleep together. BFFs for life.
That story made me smile because it made me look at what I have and be grateful to have it now.
There's another story about a dog who wants to lay around with a piece of fruit. As a young girl I had a Lab who, whenever we tried to grow watermelons, would pull them off the vine and play with them until we had to take them away for rotting.
That story made me smile because it made me remember the long, good years I had with a dog that's not longer with me.
And what's written here is true: The camaraderie of animal lovers is wonderful.
I DARE a person who has ever owned a dog in their life to read this and not find one story that reminds them of their dog. Or even a friend's dog. They're so special and precious and it's amazing to see that sometimes, just like people, dogs years and countries apart, might had the same quirks. Or a story that tugs right at your heartstrings because it reminds you of something happy, but sad.
For me, there were two. There's a story about a border collie who as decided to herd his owner's cat around. And that's adorable. And hilarious. But I also own a husky and a new young boy-cat and they are the best friends you have ever see. I have other dogs. And I have other cats. But they only want each other. They play together, eat together, sleep together. BFFs for life.
That story made me smile because it made me look at what I have and be grateful to have it now.
There's another story about a dog who wants to lay around with a piece of fruit. As a young girl I had a Lab who, whenever we tried to grow watermelons, would pull them off the vine and play with them until we had to take them away for rotting.
That story made me smile because it made me remember the long, good years I had with a dog that's not longer with me.
And what's written here is true: The camaraderie of animal lovers is wonderful.
March 5, 2013
101 stories about canines ans some of their wonderfully carzy and fun antics.My sister gave this book to my mom for Christmas.It is nice to be able to share reading materials with other members of my family.Animal lovers, especially dog lovers, will enjoy these short(usually 2 or 3 pages)stories.While they may not toatlly match your own experiences , there are bound to be some that will remind you of your own beloved pets.I enjoyed all of the stories(well maybe 1 or 2 I could have done without-and don't ask me which ones).Ranging from laugh out loud to heartwarming, there should be something to appeal for everyone.
This would be a great book to have if you have to wait in a waiting room, reading in bed before going to sleep, or even for a bathroom break.The stories are short aqnd go quick.Of course it is also good to just sit down and consume the book in one sitting.
This would be a great book to have if you have to wait in a waiting room, reading in bed before going to sleep, or even for a bathroom break.The stories are short aqnd go quick.Of course it is also good to just sit down and consume the book in one sitting.
May 27, 2014
It was fine until I got to the story about the dog who died under the Christmas tree and NO ONE CARED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really? Your 9 year old beloved dog dies, and you find him dead under the tree on Christmas morning. Then you decide to distract the kids, and haul him out to the bed of the pick up truck where he'll freeze rock solid and deal with it TOMORROW?? All the time lying to the kids and acting like nothing happened? I would be a bucket of tears. There is no way I could hide that. Crappy dog owners, just enjoying their "merriment" as the book put it. What is wrong with you??!?!?!?!?!?!?!
It isn't funny or amusing. It's awful. Especially in a book for dog lovers. Ruined the whole book, and I don't plan on finishing it.
If I could negative star this book I would.
Really? Your 9 year old beloved dog dies, and you find him dead under the tree on Christmas morning. Then you decide to distract the kids, and haul him out to the bed of the pick up truck where he'll freeze rock solid and deal with it TOMORROW?? All the time lying to the kids and acting like nothing happened? I would be a bucket of tears. There is no way I could hide that. Crappy dog owners, just enjoying their "merriment" as the book put it. What is wrong with you??!?!?!?!?!?!?!
It isn't funny or amusing. It's awful. Especially in a book for dog lovers. Ruined the whole book, and I don't plan on finishing it.
If I could negative star this book I would.
September 6, 2016
I received this book as a gift from my Grandma Sassy last Christmas, the grandma Sassy for whom my dog is named. While possibly unbelievable to those who have never owned a dog, these short stories are completely relate-able for anyone who has! There were times I sniffled, times I laughed, and times I nodded my head thinking, “Yup, been there!”
It’s been a long time since I read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. I was surprised by the content of a few stories that used some vulgar language and were not particularly heart-warming. One in particular had me shaking my head and just thinking, “How terrible!” But, all in all, it was a quick, fun read, perfect for a quiet weekend get-away in the woods with just me and Sassy.
It’s been a long time since I read a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. I was surprised by the content of a few stories that used some vulgar language and were not particularly heart-warming. One in particular had me shaking my head and just thinking, “How terrible!” But, all in all, it was a quick, fun read, perfect for a quiet weekend get-away in the woods with just me and Sassy.
February 10, 2015
The collection of dog doings is much better than others I have read.
Like people, dogs have that way of presenting their personalities and it is for humans to adapted to.
A well trained dog will make no atempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.
If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.
The averge dog is a nicer person than the average person.
and so on ....
I was not able to find one essay , of the 101 in the collection, that I did not benefit from.
Dogs act exactly the way we would act if we had no shame.
Like people, dogs have that way of presenting their personalities and it is for humans to adapted to.
A well trained dog will make no atempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.
If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.
The averge dog is a nicer person than the average person.
and so on ....
I was not able to find one essay , of the 101 in the collection, that I did not benefit from.
Dogs act exactly the way we would act if we had no shame.
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January 7, 2015I Laughed and was Amazed
Some of these stories were touching, others were hilarious, but they were all about humans love for canines and their dog's love for them. My favorite is the funny names people came up with for their dogs. In my opinion, the winners were Nuisance, Yainex, and Dammit Dog.
Some of these stories were touching, others were hilarious, but they were all about humans love for canines and their dog's love for them. My favorite is the funny names people came up with for their dogs. In my opinion, the winners were Nuisance, Yainex, and Dammit Dog.
September 15, 2016
I didn't finish this one and it took me forever to get to where I actually stopped. (Page 255) It doesn't hold my attention and I found it difficult to read this when I kept thinking about all the other amazing books I could be reading instead of sleeping through this one. 2 stars and not 1 because the dogs were cute.
April 24, 2013
I love all of the Chicken Soup books that relate to dogs, and this was no exception. It is advertised as a collection of humorous accounts of our canine companions, and while I wouldn't say there were a whole lot that made me laugh out loud, they were an enjoyable read while exercising at the gym.
January 13, 2014
If you like or love the chicken soup books than you will like this one too. I can not imagine a dog lover not liking this book. It has it all the tears, laughs and astonishment, you feel when stories of animals are told.
October 4, 2013
Some cute stories for some light reading. Some of my dog stories are funnier.
June 23, 2015
A schmaltzy book full of "funny" stories involving dogs. Some were cute, but I'm pretty sure my dog has done funnier/cuter things in his sleep. Meh.
February 13, 2014
Rating 3.5. Some of the stories were great fun, others were a little blah.
April 26, 2014
Heartwarming. I loved it!
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