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The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody
A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD PARODY: AN lLLUSTRATED GUIDE FOR--AND BY--DOGS, UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF DOGHOOD AND TEACHING THEM HOW TO DO THE VERY ACTIVITIES THAT HUMAN SOCIETY SAYS ARE WRONG.
The Dangerous Book for Dogs asks a simple question: isn't there more to being a dog than wearing a mini cashmere sweater and riding around in a $400 evening clutch? What about the simple pleasu...more
The Dangerous Book for Dogs asks a simple question: isn't there more to being a dog than wearing a mini cashmere sweater and riding around in a $400 evening clutch? What about the simple pleasu...more
Hardcover, 208 pages
Published
October 9th 2007
by Villard
(first published October 1st 2007)
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This was a hoot. If you love or have loved a dog, and you enjoy the Onion, you'll be heartily entertained by this book.
When my English teacher read excerpts from The Dangerous Book for Dogs to the class I was hooked. I’m always up for a laugh, and that is exactly what he showcased. The moment he was done reading, I asked if I could check it out, and I can confidently say I made a good choice.
Throughout the book humor is constant, whether subtle, clear, hidden, or childish, it is there. For instance, the author addresses a dog association called “the Canine Defense Council” (Rex and Sparky 80). The acronym for...more
Throughout the book humor is constant, whether subtle, clear, hidden, or childish, it is there. For instance, the author addresses a dog association called “the Canine Defense Council” (Rex and Sparky 80). The acronym for...more
Dec 22, 2007
Sarah
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anyone who loves dogs and a good chuckle while reading
This is a parody on the Dangerous books for boys and girls. It is written from a dog's viewpoint for other dogs. If you are owned or have been owned by a furry canine, this book is a must read. The topics include everything from how to escape embarrassing costumes to begging and yes, even poop! It was a gift from a friend who now holds the title, "I found the perfect gift!."
This is such a great book! I gave it to my 12 year old for Christmas last year and he had a ball - reading it and to our dog.
Cute. Will teach your dog fun things like how to beg most effectively, whether or not to eat other dogs' poop and where human beings go for 8-12 hours a day 9-5 ('Your owner is at work, which is kind of like a kennel for humans. More than likely, he is sitting in a small cube-shaped space...talking to his 'boss,' or Alpha, being generally submissive, and thinking about how badly he wants to go home.') Other tips include how to pick pills out of peanut butter balls and how to wriggle out of degra...more
Just to reitterate what other reviewers have said - if you love dogs this will resonate with you and have you laughing. Not heavy reading, a lot of fun, and very very humourous!
This was a gift from one of my friends, we both own dogs, so we see the funny side in all the chapters. The book simply looks at a what it is to be a dog dealing with humans. Highly recommended
This was a gift from one of my friends, we both own dogs, so we see the funny side in all the chapters. The book simply looks at a what it is to be a dog dealing with humans. Highly recommended
What a great book! Dog lovers of all ages MUST read this book! It makes sense now why our adorable puppies do what they do! Especially funny since it is written from the dog's perspective. If only our dogs could speak! Then I could've enjoyed this book with my little one! But I would probably skip over parts, like how to skip a bath!
I totally came across this by accident, and it was fantastic. I laughed the entire time, and I think there are quite a couple of things in there that are supposed to make owners think, and think again (even though they're well masked). An easy read and a funny little book. Totally enjoyed it.
I laugh myself silly every single time I read this. Yes, it's silly and kind of sappy at points and it's a parody about dogs, but I love it. Probably because I'm a dog person. Maybe you shouldn't trust my review after all.
This book is absolutely hilarious. It covers relationships with the mailman and having to wear stupid little costumes. It’s a must read if you have ever owned a dog, and would be a great gift for a dog lover.
this book is a must-read for anyone who loves dogs, and/or for anyone who loves me. it taught me a great deal about the varied mentalities of the dog in all sorts of situations. also, it's funny.
This was a humorous insight into what dogs are thinking. I also saw that the authors were contributors to The Onion ( a website I used to love). I think they really did their research on this one. Keep this book away from your dogs because it teaches them all sorts of behavior that we, as their keepers, tend to frown upon. Some of these behaviors include how to embarrass us in front of our friends, or strangers, for that matter; how to escape a bath; how to make a bed out of our clothes; and how...more
A great book for dog owners, and very funny as well. It was the chapter on car rides, however, that unexpectedly took it over the top. I laughed for hours over that one.
full of cute, tongue in cheek stories as told from the dog's point of view. one of my favorite lines "your owner is at work, which is kind of like a kennel for humans."
Hilarious! I've read parts of The Dangerous Book for Boys with my son and am a dog lover. An entertaining parody that had me literally laughing out loud.
I thought that it was a pretty good because i liked how the dog was the narrorator. It can be a little disgusting at certain points but hey, its a dog's life!
A perfect read for the dog days of summer. Let Sparky and Rex teach you all of the proper methods for begging, digging and barking. I think most dogs have already read this book and someone took notes to let the others know what they are missing. The section on squirrels is probably one of the funniest things I have ever read. A very enjoyable treat for all dog lovers.
As others have stated, this book is certainly funny, but I would caution some readers that topics are occasionally nonchalantly crude, and the dog narrator wastes no euphemisms on details of pooping and having sex.
Dumb. I didn't get far into this book. Written as advice from dogs to dogs and meant to be funny, but it's not. Just dumb.
Not having read the two books mentioned above, I have no idea whether this was a clever parody or a stupid parody of The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls. The little sketches of dogs performing some of the ideas listed are pretty cute.
Silly version of a dog writing about how he wants to be treated and what human can do better for them.
Written from a dog's perspective, this book is so freakin' funny! "Chowder versus the mail man is my fave!"
yes, it was good for bit of light reading. I think it related well to a dog's point of view and had some cute humour!
Fun parody (by editors and writers of The Onion). Only really funny if you have dogs.
this is hilariously funny and witty! A must-read for all dog lovers!
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Even if you have not seen a cat, you have heard the stories.
This book is cute. A nice, quick read told from the dog's eye view.
Once in awhile it was funny, but cute overall.
Cute and funny. Written as an instruction manual for dogs who want to learn how to do everything including how to master things they're not supposed to do.
Fun read for dog lovers :-)
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“How do you know your peanut butter has a pill inside of it? Take this simple test. Is your owner giving you peanut butter? If the answer is yes then the chances are are good that there is a pill in it.”
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