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NEW BOOK RELEASES–Dog Life: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog

by | Dec 8, 2019 | Dog Training & Care | 6 comments

NEW BOOK RELEASES–Dog Life: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog

I’m delighted to announce the release of my latest pet care book, DOG LIFE: The History, Culture & Love of the Dog. This is the first time I’ve published with full-color interior photographs. I wanted this dog gift book to be beautiful, as well as provide fun insight into the dogs that share our lives.

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The book is divided into four parts that explore the evolution and history of dogs; the canine influence on our culture from paintings and media to literature and more; basic anatomy and dog care concerns; and finally, a gallery of breeds to celebrate the many gorgeous purebred dogs.

I hope the book will help you appreciate the old and young dogs you have, or even help you choose the right dog-safe treats from your holiday plate. Here’s a sample of the pages, along with a song from our STRAYS show that fit the topic. *s*

https://youtu.be/2CcZB1QF-UU

Where to Find Dog Life Book

Because there are so many pictures in the book (more than 250!), DOG LIFE could not be digitized into all Ebook formats. The book releases December 1st in paperback, hardcover, and December 8 TODAY! in Kindle (Print Replica) versions. I’d encourage you to order EARLY if you want the book in time for Christmas. *s* Here are direct links:

Barnes & Noble (Paperback)

Amazon (Paperback)

Barnes & Noble (Hardcover)

Amazon (Hardcover)

Amazon Kindle

Book Signing Events!

I will be signing and selling a limited number of copies of the new book (and others) at two events in December. Author friends Dusty Rainbolt (Finding Your Lost Cat and others), and Lois Richardson (Forbidden Room Mysteries for young readers), will join me. Please stop by to say hello!

Brewed Octane Coffee Shop, December 14, from 12-2:00 (Whitesboro)

Panera Bread, December 21, from 9-11:00 (Sherman)

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Amy Shojai, CABC is a certified cat & dog behavior consultant, a consultant to the pet industry, and the award-winning author of 35+ pet-centric books and Thrillers with Bite! Oh, and she loves bling!

 

6 Comments

  1. Judi Moyers
    Judi Moyers on November 27, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    Amy I have nearly finished the preread copy of Dog Life and it is fantastic. The pictures are beautiful and many are very unique. I even chuckled with your photo of Greyfriar’s Bobby as I have the identical photo most recently taken in August when in Edinburgh. However, I have that same picture each trip back to 1972!. The book is of great value to dog owners and even tho retired from showing and breeding dogs, I still learned many new facts. I highly recommended this book to my family members with their new pups. What I’m not sure is where to send a review if there is a particular format for that.
    Thanks again for all your books
    Judi Moyers

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    • Amy Shojai
      Amy Shojai on November 27, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      Thanks so much Judi! You can post a review anywhere the book is sold but not until Sunday when it’s released. 😀 I will send out an email with all the links early next week. I am so glad you enjoyed it!

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    • Amy Shojai
      Amy Shojai on November 27, 2019 at 5:29 pm

      … and if it’s okay, I will share some of your comments here on the book page on Amazon!

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      • Judi Moyers
        Judi Moyers on November 30, 2019 at 1:04 pm

        That’s fine and when I get the other email I will respond to that as well. It is a good book that every one with a dog should have. Now I can’t wait for book 5 of the thriller series!
        Judi

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        • Judi Moyers
          Judi Moyers on November 30, 2019 at 1:07 pm

          PS when will the naming contest be available……I’m waiting….Judi

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          • Amy Shojai
            Amy Shojai on November 30, 2019 at 2:53 pm

            …Naming contest will launch as soon as I’m sure how many dogs/cats characters will be in HIT AND RUN thriller. *s*

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