Bonding with your dog

What do you do to build trust and bond with your dog?

How about reading to your dog? Bedtime stories for dogs?

Toby, our dog, catching some ZZZZZZZZsssss

You bet! Bruce Littlefield is the author of a wildly popular book Bedtime Book for Dogs, find out more here: http://ww2.blogtalkradio.com/chammond/2012/05/26/guest-bruce-littlefield




I thoroughly enjoyed my interview with Bruce on PAWstivie Radio, my radio program all things pets! Bruce lives in New York and is hailed as America’s guru of fun. I had a chance to read his Bedtime Book for Dogs and found it to be a delightful read (check out the PAWsome book cover below). I know that our dog Toby would have loved this book. All his favorite words are between the covers...treat..walk...good dog...leash...to name a few.

The lesson in the book is that some things are just much better when done with a friend! This message really resonates with Christopher and I and the Million Acts of Kindness Mission we created after our dear friend Toby passed away at the age of 10 1/2. He reminded us every day that most things were just way better when you shared them with someone you love!

Thanks Bruce for sharing your story, and for writing a wonderful and fun book for dogs to enjoy!!
Listen to the discussion between Bruce and me here: http://ww2.blogtalkradio.com/chammond/2012/05/26/guest-bruce-littlefield




To learn more about Toby and his books, visit http://www.ontobysterms.com




Have you ever read to your dog?  I'd love to hear about it. I know when we read to Toby it put him to sleep. 

Dogs that inspire. Inspiration on four legs!

Dogs are the inspiration for many people.

Our dog Toby was a great inspiration to me in terms of becoming an author, playing a bigger role in philanthropy and rebranding our business. It was the same for Bruce Littlefield, his dog Wes (Westminster) was an inspiration for him. Bruce told the story of Wes putting his paw on Bruce’s lap and he asked the normal list of questions that we do when our dog paw us to be present. “Do you want to go for a walk?” Nope! “Do you want a treat?” No reaction from Wes. “Do you want to go out?” again no reaction. “Do you want me to write a book?” Wes let him know that was a big 10-4!

Bruce went on to write a book that you could read to a dog, using their favorite words, and ones that are known to a dog. Like with any awesome book, there is a lesson. The walk is always better when you go with a friend.



Like our Toby, Westminster was a rescue dog too. Bruce is a big supporter of rescue organizations, and together he and Wes have been involved in some pretty fun events, such as a dog competition where together they shared the judges table at a dog show.

How does your dog inspire you? How has your pet been a teacher for you?

Sometimes pets remind us of the most simple but important secrets to life, and success. Being present. Unconditional love. Doing what you are passionate about. Sharing our time and heart with our trusted friend. And as Bruce said, remembering that the walk is always better when it is taken with a friend.

Listen to Bruce’s interview on PAWsitive Radio here:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/chammond/2012/05/26/guest-bruce-littlefield

To find out more about Toby, and his books visit, http://www.ontobysterms.com/