Off the Leash: The Secret Life of Dogs

Off the Leash #1

by Rupert Fawcett

Originally launched on Facebook, Rupert Fawcett's charming and heartfelt Off the Leash cartoons have developed a huge daily following around the world. This books brings together the very best of those cartoons, featuring the secret thoughts and conversations of dogs of every size, shape and breed. The cartoons appeal to all sorts of people, from passionate dog lovers who have eight sleeping on their bed at night, to people who don't have any pets at all, but can still identify with the characteristics. Let's face it, who doesn't like to be fed, have their tummy stroked and snooze on the sofa in the afternoon? A celebration of our favorite belly-scratching, tail-chasing, bed-stealing canine friends.

Genres: Humor, Comics, Dogs, Graphic Novels, Animals, Comedy, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Alice-Elizabeth (Prolific Reader Alice) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun illustrated read, involving a ton of humour and dogs. Even though I'm not the biggest dog lover, I still found myself laughing away throughout the reading experience. Perfect whenever you need a pick-me-up!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very cute and funny. Owning 2 dogs, I can relate to a lot of these comics. I'd recommend this to any dog lover.

[Christina/ The Blog for Teachers, Readers, & Life! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny. 🐶 a touch too much bathroom humor.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So relatable and some laugh out loud depictions.

[Soumya Prasad (bluntpages) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars, because, DOGS!

[Vivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and accurate depictions of dog behaviour. Worth getting as a gift for a dog lover.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a funny book and all ways make me happy when im board I highly recommend this book to people who just like a good laugh.

[Janna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't own a dog & I'll never get to own one. But somehow, this really cracked me up!

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spot on comics about dogs and their humans. Laugh out loud funny.

[Tomáš · Rating 2 out of 5]

Český překlad v tomto případě pohřbil veškerý humor pod zem. V originále vtipné

[Madeleine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boží, boží, boží. Pokud tyhle psí komiksy ještě neznáte tak to rychle napravte! :)

[H · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have dog, or even know one, and like them, then this book is definitely for you! Normally, I read more cat based humor, but enjoyed this canine-based volume. This tome has general appeal to pet-owners and animal lovers alike. Whether it is a decidedly NOT lap dog trying to squeeze into the small space between you and the chair arm, the multitude of mutts "sharing" the bed, or the little ankle biter deciding to have a fabulous day, it will bring a little warm to your funny bone. Doggy kisses not included.

[Alina Cristea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a nice book. I couldn't stop smiling while reading it. It cherishes the little things for which we love our dogs so much. Adorable and totally relatable for any dog lover, I am sure. This is a book that I will most probably reread every now and then. It brings back lots of dear memories... ♥️

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining even for non-dog lovers but not laugh out loud funny. I only paid £1 for my copy. I don’t think I’d feel quite so positive if I’d paid the RRP of £9.99.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great saw my dogs in many of the cartoons!

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and funny dog comics that are amusing, but not earth-shattering.

[Finn · Rating 5 out of 5]

eew

[Sandy · Rating 2 out of 5]

entertaining cartoons for those brief interlude where we're 'On the Can'... our own 'Off the Leash' activity

[Ian Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny!
Perfect to chase away the blues!

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny comic collection, totally sounds like every dog 🐕 I ever knew! 😅

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every page was relatable; I loved it.

Now to find these in a print version so I can fill my walls

[Abigail Reilly · Rating 4 out of 5]

True and honest representation of the little piss takers we call dogs!! Loved it!!

[Garance J. Bonadonna (The Nerdy Artivist) · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 STARS

Mignon et drôle mais sans plus. Très répétitif.
C'est un petit cadeau drôle a offrir à des maîtres de chiens, mais il faut pas en attendre beaucoup.

[Booked 📚 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5 - very cute.

[Rhona Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely 💯 spot-on. Only a dog owner can associate, but only a cat owner can identify traits that are actually feline and not canine. Funny to the end

[Michelle Skelton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute idea, some definitely funny, relatable depictions of life with dogs, but a few too many "eww, that's gross" comics that should come with their own Mutt Mitt doggy bag. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[Annemary Noble · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice little illustrated collection. It was a cute, light read.

[Norman Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny--because it's (mostly) true.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Velmi nevyrovnané. U některých koláží jsem se od srdce smála a u jiných enchápavě kroutila očima.
Každopádně majitelé psů porozumí :)

[Pug · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable! Simple line drawings of dogs in everyday life. Nothing too wild or out of this world, but still amusing for dog lovers. Dog parents will get a chuckle out of it.

"Alright, you can start getting the bag ready now. That's it, pick it up while it's still nice and warm. Tie one of your pretty little bows in it. Good girl. My own personal poo slave."

Yep, that's about right.