Secrets of a Working Dog: Unleash Your Potential and Create Success

by Bella the Boxer, Ellen Galvin, Patrick Galvin

Written from the point of view of Bella, a happy and mischievous boxer, Secrets of a Working Unleash Your Potential and Create Success teaches readers how to live successful and well-balanced lives by tapping into their inner dog and adopting the techniques that come naturally to canines of all shapes, sizes and pedigrees.

Blending wit and wisdom with good old-fashioned canine intuition, Bella has created an easy yet powerful read that takes humans on a walk of self-discovery. This book is for anyone who seeks straightforward and simple advice on how to how to juggle the responsibilities and challenges of modern life and still have fun…from stepping up as leader of the pack to staying focused, shaking off setbacks, pursuing your dreams, building long-lasting relationships and living fully while balancing work and play.

Even cat people Bella’s practical, commonsense advice inspires readers to be their own best “top dog” in life and business.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 15, 2011

Reviews

[Lindsay Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bella the Boxer is humorous, insightful, and down to Earth. Written by Bella herself, Secrets of a Working Dog teaches the reader the importance of living for the moment, appreciating the little things in life, and the importance of being forgiving, compassionate, and accepting. Within the story, Bella tells of several people who have lived by her principles and succeeded at living a happy life. (I love the links to all the Nonprofits in the book.) Success isn't about materialism, titles, degrees, and ranks. Success is learning to be happy with the life you have. This book is guaranteed to make you smile. The best part is that 10% of the proceeds from this book are donated to animal rescue.

[Mandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book made me smile the whole time.

[Diane Kee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

We have 5 boxers, all beautiful teachers of life and such loving and special family members. This book says so much of what the boxer is. A loyal, clever, naughty, witty, charming, wise and all together the most beautiful breed of dog for me!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a lot of good advice in it, along with some heartwarming stories about dogs who ended up in good situations. I thought that the viewpoint of Bella was a little exaggerated and cutesy, but the book itself had some great advice. I would have given it 5 stars if the tone weren't so overbearing.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very well-written book by a very smart boxer who shares her ideas on how to achieve balance in life and not working to the exclusion of everything else. Everyone, dog lovers or not, will enjoy this book. I love the pictures of Bella!

[Maurean · Rating 4 out of 5]

insightful, interesting and entertaining; Great tips from Bella the boxer on how to live like a dog -- experience life to the fullest, be present in the here and now, stop to eat the roses! I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

[Cynde mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is interesting and well written.Bella is extremely talented and should go on the circuit!Great title too.

[Suellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charmingly written by Bella the Boxer. Good way to start the year & great nonprofit info for animal lovers.

[Rebecca Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute read

[Manny]

I won a free copy of this book from Goodreads. I can't wait to receive and read it. Thank you.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written from a dog's point of view. Witty and full of wisdom.