Dachshund Tricks

In case anyone has been wondering who Duckie is in the Acknowledgments of Flashes of War, he's one of two very special dogs recognized in the book. In fact, my many summer walks in Michigan with Duckie inspired the story "Just the Dog & Me." As you can see, this miniature long-haired dachshund is a very voracious reader:

 
The other dog in is Gus, our family elkhound also known as "ancient friend of man." You can meet him right here.