Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My Dog: 101 Tales of Friendship and Fun

by Amy Newmark

Some of the simplest, yet most powerful lessons we learn are often taught by the least likely of our family members - our dogs! We can learn something from them every day if we just open our minds and our hearts to the valuable lessons they are trying to teach. 
 

What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You’ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a dog. Lessons learned from our dogs come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. You’ll enjoy a wide variety of entertaining stories in these 11

• Be Ready for Adventure
• Be a Friend
• Step Outside Your Comfort Zone • Be Open-Minded
• Find Your Purpose
• Find Your Inner Strength
• Live in the Moment
• Miracles Happen
• Get On with Life
• Saying Goodbye with Gratitude
• Sometimes You Just Have to Laugh

And your purchase of this book will help support the important work of American Humane, creating a better life for dogs everywhere.

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction

349 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2023

About the author

Amy Newmark is the bestselling author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. Since 2008, she has published 191 new Chicken Soup for the Soul titles, most of them national bestsellers in the U.S. and Canada, more than doubling the number of Chicken Soup for the Soul titles in print today.

Amy is credited with revitalizing the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand, which has been a publishing industry phenomenon since the first book came out in 1993. By compiling inspirational and aspirational true stories curated from ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, Amy has kept the thirty-year-old Chicken Soup for the Soul brand fresh and relevant.

Follow Amy on Twitter @amynewmark. Listen to her free podcast, The Chicken Soup for the Soul Podcast, on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, the Podcasts app on iPhone, or by using your favorite podcast app on other devices.

Reviews

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its nice to know their are still good people and good dogs out there. This book made me laugh and cry.

[Susan Lampe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brand new treasure of stories about dog friends and what we can learn from them. Stories are short and easily read. Favorites of mine were: "That Stinks"; "Ruff"; "The Neighborhood Dog"; "The Sleep Ninja"; "A Dog's Guide to Divorce."

[Mindy Hardwick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A charming collection of dog stories that are easy to read a few at a time before bed or in the morning with coffee. Some of my favorites included: The Neighborhood Dog, Dog of the Many Beds, Parvo Pup,Lucy and the Green Ball, and The Gold Outing.

[Pat Severin]

I just got my copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul book, Lessons Learned from my Dog and I can’t put it down. Each story is better than the next! I was honored to be a contributor to this book even more so after reading all the stories from other dog owners. It’s not only full of heartwarming stories but lots of laughs, too. I highly recommend reading this latest Chicken Soup for the Soul book to anyone. You wouldn’t have to own a dog to enjoy it.

[Dundee Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just looking at the cover, I knew I had to read this book. I love stories about animals, (especially dogs).
This Chicken Soup for the Soul book is 100 stories in a variety of categories, including, Be ready for adventure, Find your inner strength and Sometimes you just have to laugh (my favorite) There are 11 chapters that make up this book.
There are stories that made me laugh, ones that made me smile and of course, ones that made me tear up a bit.
It was nice, because each story didn't take long to read, so when I could read 1 or 2 when I had a couple minutes throughout the day.

[Sharon Patterson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Cute cover is best part

My least favorite of CfTS books about dogs. Many are lists rather than stries. Lists of whyy put bills are good....why the author loved an ugly dog who wasn't friendly etc. The last group of stories were about putting dog's down. If this is the best "stories" turned in.....the publisher need to give up.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book however the last chapter about saying goodbye was very hard to read. I had to read only one story at a time and even then steel myself for what I was about to read. I am an emotional wreck reading about saying goodbye to your pet. It's the worst feeling to say goodbye but it's the only bad day you and your pet will ever have. They only have love to give.

[Morgan Wyatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you love dogs and heartwarming stories that highlight their strenghts? This book is for you. It contains several real life storiess that will make you smile, laugh out loud, and even wipe away a tear or two.

[Luann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book in the Chicken Soup series is arguably the best of the dog stories. It has heartwarming stories, some of which also have some important life lessons. These stories have not only made me smile, but indeed think about my life and remind me what is (and isn't) important. I love these books.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book and it was a major page turner. A must read for all dog lovers and all animal lovers.
What I'd like to see is one about Cats next.
I highly recommend this book.

[Adriana Hurst · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute, gives you smiles for days!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

2023 - Trade - 636.7 - Non-Fiction

[Tonie Apodaca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made my fur momma heart so happy. I cried and laughed way too much while reading this book. It definitely pulled at my heart strings 😭❤ great comfort book!

[Linda Cina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the book! The Chicken Soup for the Soul books usually are great but one based on sogs is my cup of tea!

[Cheyenne (Hoi) Rutherford]

This book just warmed my heart soo much I'll never forget it.