Along Came Dylan

by Stephen Foster

Two's a crowd when you've been top dog. In this riotously funny book, Stephen Foster picks up where Walking Ollie left off. Instead of one difficult dog, he's got two. Where Ollie sees a threat, Dylan sees a challenge—and Foster finds himself forever somewhere in the middle, trying to work out why they can't just all be friends.

Genres: Nonfiction, Dogs, Audiobook, Biography, Animals

264 pages, Paperback

First published October 2, 2008

Reviews

[Jeane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since marley and me has been written, many tried to achieve the same succes. These days you can suddenly find so many dog stories. Along came Dylan of course caught my attention because of the pic on the cover but also the summary made me laugh. I bought it on the airport on my way back and just flew through it. It made me laugh really a lot, I liked it a lot too and want to read the first book.

It is far from another Marley and me, but that's good. This is a light, funny story in the line of Marley and me.

[Any Length · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read "Walking Ollie" I was already aware Ollie and loved him despite his problems and quirks. I am a dog lover through and through and the addition of Dylan to the Foster family was a wonderful way for me to "catch up with old friends". Loved the book. Thank you Stephen for sharing your life with us.
- After I wrote this I looked up Stephen Foster and found that he had died just a few months ago. A drowning accident. I am quite distressed to read in the obituary that "he was walking with Ollie again", which I understood to mean that Ollie, too had passed on. I am very sad about this.

[Sam Herbert · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice, easy-to-read story about a man who introduces a second dog into his family after already adopting a troubled rescue dog. Every dog lover will love this book, as it's full of funny anecdotes about the ups and downs of dog ownership. I loved the bit about cyclists and joggers being a dog owner's worst nightmare! This book will ring true with every dog lover out there. If you want something easy to read, I would recommend it.

[Danya · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a dog lover, I love the way the main characters are portrayed. They think they're people!

[Georgina · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy book to read in a couple of sessions, especially for dog-lovers. A sequel to Walking Ollie, the books talks of the second dog Foster adopts to keep the first company. Then follows disobedience stories and training mishaps and just general life-with-two-dogs tales that he spins in a comedic fashion.

His first book I found very amusing, this one however, like most sequels, was less of a fun read. Some chapters don't talk of dogs whatsoever, but of the dog walkers he befriends, and one even is dedicated to going to the races. And although hearing of a disobedient dog can be entertaining, the anecdotes had the same ring to them after a while, and became less captivating.

For those who read the first book and wanted to know how Ollie was getting on, it is a nice easy catch-up. As a standalone book, it is not as interesting, in my opinion.

[D · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've come to read this after finishing Walking Ollie and I'm enjoying hearing about the two dogs. I remember my dogs when they were pups. The early scenes remind me that they didn't listen to me at all until we did "puppy school" at the local vets and then they started paying attention to me sometimes. I had a lot to learn!! But I love them and I'm enjoying this book.

[Deb · Rating 1 out of 5]

listened to first two chapters on audio. boring, non - engaging, not funny

[Jen Feenan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got through half this book before deciding to finish there. The best bit of it is the cover photo. it's tried to to be funny but continues to miss the mark.

[Kara Byrne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found in our B&B in Ireland. I love this author’s humor. Looking forward to reading others by him.

[Fiona · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was really looking forward to this as I enjoyed "Walking Ollie", but although it was amusing in some places it really didn't hit the mark for me...add to the fact there was quite a bit about horse racing and to be homest I was glad when I had finished.

[Lorna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Zipped through this book in a day.

Would recommend it to all dog lovers, but it's not a patch on Marley and Me.

Good, light read though.

[Michelle Winters · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet and endearing dog book. The author is a fellow dog lover and shares his enjoyable stories of bringing a puppy home to a family where the first dog is a rescue with a lot of ìssues LOL

[Bec · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok, but it was just a book about a checky dog. I think his first book might be a bit more involved. However, the afternote about cyclists made my night.

[Kriegslok · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not brilliant but an easy read, good for those evenings when too tired or too punch-drunk for anything else.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, like the author I already had a lurcher who was a little bit mental and made the decision to get another, the book like its predeccesor made me laugh and smile whilst reading.

[Tetty · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was very entertaining and was easy to read in a couple of hours on a day when I wasn't well enough to do anything. It doesn't require much brain power or thought and is a pleasant read.

[Marie France · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not for me. Like someone bantering on about their pet (so far so good) but with numerous interjections about sports, betting which is anything but my cup of tea.

[Heather · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the references to Norwich and also some of the stories about Dylan and Ollies behaviour. I found the writing style slightly hard to engage with at times though.

[Lisa Huston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot about Salukis! I never knew they had such history and such personality.