10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me: Life Lessons from a Man's Best Friend (Hardcover)

by Carlo De Vito (Author)
Key Phrases: shorthair pointer, light saber, little tail, New York, Prospect Park, New Jersey (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"A mixture of smiles and laughs…a joy to read…" -- Beth Gilbert, Fordham magazine (Fall 2005-Winter 2006)

"Entertaining…deserves special…a charming, entertaining story of friendship, kindness, and unconditional love." -- Alan Caruba, Booviews.com, November 2005

"Entertaining…often thought provoking." -- The Animal Companion 2/4/06

"Heartfelt…It makes you want to love your own dog even more." -- John Monahan, The Bark Winter 2005

"It's great. It is one of the funniest books I've read in a while. It is good stuff." -- Hal Abrams, Animal Radio 11/5/05

Review

This is the story of Exley, a dog who often must have thought that his name
was "Noooo...!" It is a true tale of how a dog brought warmth, love, chaos,
humor and eventually, insight, to a man and later to his family. It is an
amusing and gentle read for a snowy winter's evening or a lazy day in the sun.
--- Stanley Coren, author of THE INTELLIGENCE OF DOGS and HOW DOGS THINK

"Funny, illuminating, sleek as a shorhair's coat, '10 Secrets' offers 10 x 10 secrets of the dog-human partnership. Carlo and Exley model the capacity for a relationship to transform us, embarrass us, awaken us, and shake us up. Beautifully, thoughtfully written and a joy to read. If I had a tail, I would wag it for '10 Secrets.'"  ---Susan Chernak McElroy, author of ANIMALS AS TEACHERS AND HEALERS

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594861978
• ISBN-13: 978-1594861970
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #309,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me" Will Get Your Tail Wagging !!, October 20, 2005

By	Francis Zuccarello "Curmudgeon" (NYC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You will see lots of dog stories out there. While some of them are good and some are not, "10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me" is absolutely delightful.

This story of NYC editor Carlo DeVito and his dog, the often neurotic, sometimes reckless, always loveable Exley warmed my heart and touched me in way I couldn't have imagined. You'll scratch your head - and perhaps behind your ear - wondering who really is whose pet.

The author, Mr DeVito, has given "10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me" the added dimension of training tips and thoughtful insights, which are balanced with life lessons learned from our relationships dogs, and how to apply these lessons to that truly difficult and untamed animal, the human.

If you haven't bought "10 Secrets My Dog Taught Me" you're barking up the wrong tree.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lessons in a short book, December 12, 2005

By	Em Kay - See all my reviews

As a dog lover, this book really hit the mark. It was short, entertaining, emotional, and provided life lessons (or reminders) to help each reader become a better person. I really enjoyed the story - I laughed and cried. A must read for dog lovers - particularly those strapped for time and tapped for patience.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Story, November 2, 2005

By	Michelle Snyder "GSP 'Mom" (Merrimack, NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book will touch your heart. It made me laugh out loud and also cry. So many of the anecdotes in the book reminded me of my dogs and my experiences with them. This is a must read for dog lovers and rescuers.