Open one eye. Same old basket, same old kitchen…Have a stretch. Have a good yawn…Can’t hang about. There’s work to do. Michael’s story is an energetic romp through a dog’s busy day on a farm. Russ, the sheepdog, herds sheep and cows and plots against Tigger, the farm cat. He covers Lula, his master’s daughter, with lots of slobbery licks but when she gets a special birthday present, he worries that she might love it more than him…
Open one eye. Same old basket, same old kitchen…Have a stretch. Have a good yawn…Can’t hang about. There’s work to do. Michael’s story is an energetic romp through a dog’s busy day on a farm. Russ, the sheepdog, herds sheep and cows and plots against Tigger, the farm cat. He covers Lula, his master’s daughter, with lots of slobbery licks but when she gets a special birthday present, he worries that she might love it more than him…
It’s a Dog’s Life: Wisdom from an Old Hound’s Journey
From his favorite spot on the porch, an aging dog reflects on a life well-lived and shares the simple truths that humans seem to have forgotten.
What if the wisdom you’ve been searching for has been right at your feet all along?
In***It’s a Dog’s Life***, a grey-muzzled dog near the end of his journey offers profound lessons learned from years of paying attention to his family, to the rhythms of daily life, and to what truly matters. Through warm, contemplative storytelling, he reveals how dogs instinctively know what humans spend lifetimes struggling to learn, how to be fully present, how to love without reservation, how to rest without guilt, and how to find joy in the simplest moments.
Moving through the natural rhythm of a day from morning stretches to evening reflections each chapter pairs memorable stories with timeless wisdom. Whether teaching about the importance of enthusiastic greetings, the art of setting boundaries before you bite, or the courage it takes to dig up long-buried dreams, this old dog’s observations cut through the complexity of modern life to reveal what’s essential.
Part memoir, part meditation, part gentle wake-up call, It’s a Dog’s Life reminds us that a good life doesn’t require more stuff, more achievements, more complexity. It requires presence, faithfulness, and the courage to live simply and love generously.
Written with humor, honesty, and deep tenderness, this is a book about what one devoted dog learned from watching humans struggle with being human and what we might learn if we’re willing to sit still long enough to listen to the teacher who’s been with us all along.
