David Frei, the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club and the founder of Westminster's therapy dog charity, Angel On A Leash, shares stories of heartwarming encounters and everyday miracles that he's witnessed in his work with therapy dogs that change the lives of children, adults, and seniors at hospitals and rehabilitation centers.
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"Angel on a Leash will make you smile and cry and appreciate the great things that our dogs do for us and for people in need. My longtime friend David Frei has written a heartwarming book about his work with therapy dogs and the human-animal bond. So ready, put the book down, hug your dog, and repeat, again and yet again. I love it and so will you! You will want to reread this one." - Betty White
"Therapy dog work helps you and your dog teach one another and learn from one another. David Frei's Angel on a Leash is a terrific lesson in how that happens. David and his dogs love and trust each other, and this has enabled him to make it his life's work to share hope with people in need. It has also given him many wonderful stories to share with us in the heartwarming book. I couldn't put it down." - Cesar Millan, The Dog Whisperer
"When a dog wags his tail, is is connected to his heart. When David tells these stories of the dogs he has known and the good that they've done, they are connected to his." - John O'Hurley, from the foreword
About the Author
David Frei is well known to millions of television viewers as the longtime co-host (21 years) of the popular Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
In connection with that role, he has made many appearances on "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "The Early Show," "Ellen," "The View," "Martha Stewart," "Charlie Rose" and more. He has been director of communications for the Westminster Kennel Club since 2003. David also has been co-host on NBC of "The National Dog Show" on Thanksgiving Day since its inception, a telecast seen by about 20 million viewers every year.
A longtime breeder-owner-handler and judge in the world of purebred dogs, he has enjoyed much competitive success with his Afghan Hounds and Brittanys. Ch. Stormhill's Who's Zoomin Who was the #1 Afghan in 1989 and retired as the top-winning female in the history of the breed. David has also exhibited his Brittanys in conformation and field trials. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy named Angel recently joined the family and is a newly certified therapy dog.
With Westminster, David helped to create Angel On A Leash, a charitable activity supporting therapy dog programs at health care facilities around the country. David is an active volunteer as well, visiting each week with his two Brittanys and his Cavalier at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Ronald McDonald House of New York.
He is a member of the Sports Council of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and does volunteer work with Transfiguration Church and School in New York's Chinatown.
In 2009, the Dog Writers Association of America awarded him the American Kennel Club Distinguished Service Award, and in 2010, the World Dog Press selected him for their Media Award.
David is the co-author, with Mike Lingenfelter, of The "Angel By My Side", a critically-acclaimed best seller about a heroic service dog, published in 2002 (www.angelbymyside.com). And in 2004, he appeared in one of the final episodes of the HBO hit series, Sex And The City, playing a dog show judge.
In connection with that role, he has made many appearances on "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "The Early Show," "Ellen," "The View," "Martha Stewart," "Charlie Rose" and more. He has been director of communications for the Westminster Kennel Club since 2003. David also has been co-host on NBC of "The National Dog Show" on Thanksgiving Day since its inception, a telecast seen by about 20 million viewers every year.
A longtime breeder-owner-handler and judge in the world of purebred dogs, he has enjoyed much competitive success with his Afghan Hounds and Brittanys. Ch. Stormhill's Who's Zoomin Who was the #1 Afghan in 1989 and retired as the top-winning female in the history of the breed. David has also exhibited his Brittanys in conformation and field trials. A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy named Angel recently joined the family and is a newly certified therapy dog.
With Westminster, David helped to create Angel On A Leash, a charitable activity supporting therapy dog programs at health care facilities around the country. David is an active volunteer as well, visiting each week with his two Brittanys and his Cavalier at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the Ronald McDonald House of New York.
He is a member of the Sports Council of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and does volunteer work with Transfiguration Church and School in New York's Chinatown.
In 2009, the Dog Writers Association of America awarded him the American Kennel Club Distinguished Service Award, and in 2010, the World Dog Press selected him for their Media Award.
David is the co-author, with Mike Lingenfelter, of The "Angel By My Side", a critically-acclaimed best seller about a heroic service dog, published in 2002 (www.angelbymyside.com). And in 2004, he appeared in one of the final episodes of the HBO hit series, Sex And The City, playing a dog show judge.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Angel On A Leash, David Frei's compelling new book about therapy dogs, is about real people, often children with cancer. whose lives, and sometimes deaths, are enriched and eased by the presence of a therapy dog: an Angel On A Leash.
The reader will learn just what a Therapy Dog does and how this differs from the work of a Service Dog. The differences are significant and often confused. We are grateful for the clarification, and learn that while Therapy Dogs often work with people in hospitals, and at places like Ronald McDonald House, providing special warmth, joy and comfort to patients, Service Dogs are trained to help the individual who is their owner, devoting their lives to one single person.
Each chapter has its own special personality, featuring different dogs in different situations where an Angel is needed. You will find yourself laughing and then crying, and reading the same chapter over again, just to make certain that you got it all.
As the owner of two therapy dogs, Butter and Serafina, whose lives are themselves enriched through service to others, I especially appreciated the effort that Mr. Frei makes in educating the reader about how and where to get one's dogs trained and properly certified. Such knowledge is now, through this book, easily found by dog owners who otherwise might not pursue the training. Perhaps more will. And that's all to the good, because there is great need for it, and them; the Angels who perhaps follow angels, all the way through.
Michelle Ascher Dunn LMSW
The reader will learn just what a Therapy Dog does and how this differs from the work of a Service Dog. The differences are significant and often confused. We are grateful for the clarification, and learn that while Therapy Dogs often work with people in hospitals, and at places like Ronald McDonald House, providing special warmth, joy and comfort to patients, Service Dogs are trained to help the individual who is their owner, devoting their lives to one single person.
Each chapter has its own special personality, featuring different dogs in different situations where an Angel is needed. You will find yourself laughing and then crying, and reading the same chapter over again, just to make certain that you got it all.
As the owner of two therapy dogs, Butter and Serafina, whose lives are themselves enriched through service to others, I especially appreciated the effort that Mr. Frei makes in educating the reader about how and where to get one's dogs trained and properly certified. Such knowledge is now, through this book, easily found by dog owners who otherwise might not pursue the training. Perhaps more will. And that's all to the good, because there is great need for it, and them; the Angels who perhaps follow angels, all the way through.
Michelle Ascher Dunn LMSW
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Avid Reader
Format:Paperback
First, full disclosure: I know the author and his first chapter involves my black lab and me. Having said that, the truth is that this is a really great read. It's educational without being pedantic and emotionally satisfying without being cloying. You don't need to be a dog lover to enjoy this book, just like you don't need to be a serial killer to enjoy murder mysteries. The author deals with human issues that are made that much more poignant when seen through the "eyes" of the therapy and service dogs that punctuate his book. If you weep at Hallmark commercials (even when you think nobody is looking), this is the book for you. In a world filled with so much confusion and angst, it's nice to be reminded that some of the answers lie in the non-judgmental efforts of therapy dogs who apparently want nothing more than to be of assistance to those in need. You will laugh and cry, I promise.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Walker
Format:Paperback
I just read "Angel On A Leash" by David Frei. My nephew, who is a dog show judge and friend of David Frei sent it to me as I have a two-year-old Cavalier (Charlie) who is a therapy dog. The book gave me a new insight as to how important Animal Assisted Therapy work is. And, it gave me a new sense of pride.
This book is touching, funny, and educational.
Thank you.
Suzy Kahn Walker
This book is touching, funny, and educational.
Thank you.
Suzy Kahn Walker
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
AN OK BOOK
David Frei is not an author by trade I don't think. This book is just many stories of his experiences with his therapy dogs and since I have two therapy dogs, it was interesting... Read more
Published 1 month ago by V. Cary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book in all ways
The book is well written, comprehensive, and the author provides stories that bring therapy dogs to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone working with therapy dogs.
Published 1 month ago by Phillip E. Perrault
5.0 out of 5 stars
good stories
I met the author many years ago when I was in the dog show business and he is as he appears on TV and throughout this book....a genuine , no BS and careing guy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by bobr
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not enough about the dogs
I was a bit disappointed with this book. I had hoped there would be more information about the dogs interactions with the people and what a wonderful experience that was. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kate Jangula
5.0 out of 5 stars
Angel on a Leash
Inspirational and written by one of the top dog men in the country. Made me laught and cry. For anyone, young and old.
Published 11 months ago by Christie C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Angels on a Leash
This book gave me insight into the world of therapy dogs. The man who wrote the book is the voice for the Westmister dog show, I looked and listened to him in a whole new... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lois
5.0 out of 5 stars
"More dog"
Funny, quirky, informative: Caution, get out the tissues these stories may bring a few tears to your eyes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Pamela Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Bible for therapy with your dog
" ANGEL ON A LEASH,Therapy Dogs and the Lives They Touch" is the bible in guiding you and your dog,if you wish to do therapy in hospitals, rest homes and with children. Read more
Published 18 months ago by William A. Wynne
