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...
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Jan 13, 2009
Diana
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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.
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Dec 22, 2007
Sarah
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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!."
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Sep 11, 2008
Tim
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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.
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Oct 04, 2010
SmarterLilac
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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
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Jul 22, 2011
Mandy
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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
Mar 29, 2010
Emily
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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!
Aug 04, 2009
Jessica
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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.
Dec 07, 2010
Audrey
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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.
Jan 27, 2011
rebecca
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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.
Apr 16, 2011
Sarah
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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
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May 14, 2011
David
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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.
Jul 13, 2011
Cymiki
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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."
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Oct 29, 2010
Sara
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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!
Jul 16, 2010
Mary (BookHounds)
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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.
Sep 08, 2009
Janet
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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.
Jan 04, 2009
Paula
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Silly version of a dog writing about how he wants to be treated and what human can do better for them.
Jan 09, 2010
Modygirl5
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Written from a dog's perspective, this book is so freakin' funny! "Chowder versus the mail man is my fave!"
May 15, 2011
Aoife
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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!
Dec 08, 2010
Tim
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Fun parody (by editors and writers of The Onion). Only really funny if you have dogs.
Apr 02, 2009
Anella
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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.
Feb 09, 2010
Melissa
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A must read if you're a "dog person". You'll definitely recognize your dog's antics in there. There were quite a few times when I laughed out loud, but I was amused through most of it. I read it in two short sittings, but I'd recommend spacing it out a little more -it's funnier in small doses than all at once.
Feb 04, 2008
Jan
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Received this book for Christmas from a fellow dog lover and yes, it's funny but not side-splitting. I own a blue heeler/aussie cross and he's smart enough to have been interviewed for this book so I guess if you look at it with a particular dog in mind, it's cute. My favorite parts are the section on squirrels, getting a pill out of peanut butter and making toys out of household items, all three of which Cooper could have written.
Jan 11, 2008
DeAnna
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Wow, a bunch of people seem to think this book is great and funny. Well, it is kinda funny just because dogs are funny. It is really just silly more than anything. I have laughed a few times, but most of it is actually a little boring. Maybe it is funnier for people who don't have dogs?
I wouldn't really recommend this, but there is nothing that I really hate about it either.
I wouldn't really recommend this, but there is nothing that I really hate about it either.
Jan 19, 2009
Jean
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Some incredibly funny bits in this book. Definitely only for dog lovers though.
Sep 08, 2008
Jillian
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Yeah-I wouldn't say this is a "laugh out loud" book or anything, but it's cute. People who liked The Dangerous Book for Boys or The Daring Book for Girls will like this if they like dogs. My favorite chapter was How to Escape Humiliating Costumes since I put my dogs in them regularly.
Jun 04, 2009
Lauren
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This is a very funny parody of the Dangerous Book for Boys (and the Daring Book for Girls). It won't give you many insights into the canine psyche, but it will help you pass the time, and the short chapters make it a perfect bathroom book.
