Connie's Book Club—Spring 2017

Saved by the Dog guides readers through the world of psychiatric service dogs—what they can do and how, who qualifies to have one, and laws that affect service dog handlers. These amazing dogs are bringing new hope to people with conditions such as PTSD, severe anxiety, and depression, but, exciting as the possibilities are, teaming up with a highly-trained psychiatric service dog isn’t a good solution for everyone—there are drawbacks as well as benefits. Whether you’re looking into getting a psychiatric service dog for yourself or a loved one, or simply interested in these phenomenal dogs, this is the book to read first!

Pat Miller’s Beware of the Dog is a must-read for anyone wanting to raise a confident, well-adjusted puppy and especially for those dealing with aggression issues in their own dog. This well written, easy to follow book is a gem, outlining concisely how to evaluate, manage, and modify aggressive behaviour in dogs. With chapters on how to listen with your eyes, causes of aggression, and positive management strategies that really work, this engaging, interesting, and supremely useful book will prove a godsend for many families.

“You cannot just think about it, you cannot say, ‘someone should do something about that.’ You are that someone.”—Lakes Animal Friendship Society

This beautifully illustrated children’s book carries a wonderful, galvanizing message for children: you can make a difference! The inspiring story details a community’s involvement in making doghouses for dogs with no access to shelter, the project sparked by one young girl’s desire to make a difference. Buy this book for all the little animal lovers in your life. You can even get involved yourself and download the plans to make a community doghouse from a single sheet of plywood!