A Wee Problem

by Katerina Langley

After Wee and her family find themselves abandoned on their former ranch, they do their best to make a life, far from the reaches of mankind. When a tragic event almost takes her life, she finds herself,once again, forced to rely on humans for survival. Unexpectedly, she finds herself in a place filled with love, compassion and understanding. There she learns the value of the bond between man and dog. But an expected turn of events will bring her face to face with her past and she has to find a way to bring her two worlds together.

365 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 3, 2025

About the author

I live on a farm in a remote wooded area. I raise, train and work Great Pyrenees dogs who guard all that I own. We hold a yearly seminar each June to assist other farmers and ranchers in incorporating livestock guardian dogs into their operations.
We feel these dogs can serve an important purpose by negating conflict between farmers and predators, allowing both to survive and prosper. These dogs will give their lives, if necessary to defend those things under their care. Their history dates back thousands of years and they have survived famines, wars and the rise and fall of nations.
Writing has always been my passion. My mother wrote poetry and short stories when I was a child. She instilled a love or reading and and knowledge and gave me the ability to tell a story.
As a mother of three boys, my writing has often fallen by the wayside, notebooks with ideas, partial stories and poetic expressions. Now that the kids are grown, I find myself with the time to get back to what I have always loved most.
The story of Wee and her family was inspired by the many dogs whose stories are never heard and whose lives were all too short.

Reviews

[Laura Bauermeister · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heart-warming read. Few tears along the way. You have to suspend your understanding of how animals communicate to get full effect

[Richard W Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

For any dog lover….

For anyone who’s ever been curious about the role a working dog plays on a farm, or even in a household, this is the book to read. The author captures exactly the intelligence and compassion of livestock guardian dogs, and even captures the ignorance of some humans as they relate to dogs. This is an engaging story and it’s worth the read. I read it in a day and enjoyed it very much. I know a little about guardian dogs and now I feel like I’ve learned more all while being entertained with a really good, heartwarming story about dogs.

[Book Reviewer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Katerina Langley’s A Wee Problem is a deeply emotional and gripping story told from the perspective of a young livestock guardian dog named Wee. The book follows Wee and her family as they struggle to survive on a neglected farm, navigating threats from humans and predators alike. As their small world collapses, the story blossoms into a powerful tale of resilience, sacrifice, and growth. It’s part coming-of-age, part survival saga—told with heart, teeth, and muddy paws.

What got me right away was how alive the writing felt. The opening chapter throws us into the harsh reality of Wee's life. The author captures emotions—fear, hunger, loyalty—with raw, physical language. It’s not poetic. It’s not polished. It’s real. And that makes it powerful. Langley doesn’t just want you to read about these dogs—she wants you to feel the dirt in their fur and the ache in their bellies.

Then there’s the emotional weight of the relationships. Wee and her brother Fur bicker and play, but they rely on each other in a world that’s turned cruel. Their mother is a complex figure—loving, strong, but breaking under the weight of loss and danger. That moment when she sends Wee and Fur running while she stays to face the coyote was gut-wrenching. I had to stop reading for a second. And when she returns, bloodied and barely alive, it doesn’t feel like a victory. It feels like the cost of love. Langley’s writing in these scenes is at its best: urgent, heartbreaking, stripped bare.

There’s also a slow burn of hope beneath all the struggle. Wee’s growth from a frightened pup to a determined survivor is subtle but moving. Her decisions get braver. Her thoughts get sharper. This book makes you care. You don’t just want these characters to survive. You want them to be okay. And that’s what sticks with you.

I’d recommend A Wee Problem to anyone who loves stories about animals, survival, or family. Especially readers who can handle the raw stuff—the loss, the violence, the quiet despair. This isn’t a fluffy farm tale. It’s tough. It’s tense. But it’s also full of heart. Langley has written something that feels lived in and loved. It’s not just a story about dogs. It’s a story about fighting to hold onto what matters when the world stops caring.

[Antonella Meneses · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is for the dog lovers, more specifically farm/working dog lovers! My Norah baby is a Great Pyrenees mix and we love her and all her quirks. This book is about a little family of dogs who get abandoned by their previous owners. The dogs are out living in the wild on their own and are sooo terrified of humans. One of the puppies gets split up and a farmer and his wife find her and keep her. Dogs are so resilient and will still love humans even after they’ve been mistreated time and time again. It’s written in both the dog POV & human POV. (Sounds weird but it’s not bad). There’s some weird punctuation in the book but the story was cute!

[NZ Kaminsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is absolutely fantastic! I couldn’t put it down. The story drew me in so deeply that I felt as if I personally knew Wee and her family. The emotional connection is powerful, and the storytelling is beautifully immersive.

I was moved by the incredible hardships they faced, so many of which reflect the heartbreaking reality for countless other dogs. What stayed with me most was the hope that shines through. It’s a tender, poignant reminder of how love, care, and kindness can slowly heal even the deepest wounds.

This story deserves to be a bestseller. I truly believe many readers will be touched and inspired by it, just as I was.

[Angelbis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a heartwarming book about how challenging it can be to trust and to change. The focus is on a livestock guardian dog but it is also on the family that gives her a chance for a richer life. What they don't know is that their life will also become richer. You will have your heart broken and then put back together. A story for anyone at any age written by someone who clearly has a deep understanding of these dogs.

[Arlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book I’ve read in awhile!

This is a story from the perspective of a family of dogs, who had been mistreated by their first owner so had to learn how to love good humans (to make a long, interesting story short). The only thing I had to take exception to is that I’ve never known a rancher or farmer to mistreat their dogs. Where that came from, I don’t know as almost anyone who loves their animals loves their dogs, too, maybe more than most.

[Debbie Showalter · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of the best I have read in years.

I own a 3/4 Great Pyrenees 1/4 Anatolian Shepherd named Deacon. He watches over my horses but mostly he’s my buddy. I love that the author got the facts straight and the real nature of LGDs. They really are fantastic dogs.

[Miss Sharon L Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must for dog lovers

A heartwarming story of how guardian dogs overcame the cruelty of humans and nature to find their forever family, changing their humans forever.

[Carrie Bashford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute story. Entertaining and not too bad considering the audio was all computer generated.

[Pam Knepper · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent read from first to last word! An excellent way to bring attention to such an important topic. Be prepared to not be able to put it down