Don't Dump the Dog: Outrageous Stories and Simple Solutions to Your Worst Dog Behavior Problems

July 1, 2009
Grim, founder ofa Missouri rescue agency for feral and abused dogs, has previously promoted his causein the popular pressand on TV (his own reality show is apparently in the works). In thisbook, he voices hisgreat frustration about pet guardians whose self-interest outweighs their obligation to their charges. Using letters from individuals who want to dump their dogs, and experiences hes had with his own pack of developmentally challenged pooches, he explains how to deal with the most common behavioral problems that rescued dogs take to their new homesincluding aggression, incessant barking, and separation anxiety.Much of the information will be familiar (think the Dog Whisperer), but Grim delivers an occasional surprise all his own (tequila-lime spray to discourage coprophagiaalso perfect for salad), while his sardonic, sometimes self-deprecating narrative manages to be funny, practical, and heartfelt all at the same time.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2009, American Library Association.)