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 Live BIG Lives!

I read A Big Little Life by Dean Koontz, shortly after our precious Toby passed away. As Dean described the story of his incredible dog Trixie, I found myself reflecting upon and smiling at the treasured moments I had with our Toby. Both Dean and I agree that dogs bring their family unconditional love, pure acceptance, and some great memories.  Both Trixie, and Toby lived BIG lifes, and have quite the legacy!

After reading the book, I sent Dean Koontz a copy of my book, On Toby's Terms, and I received back a signed copy of his book with a beautiful inscription and personalized note.  This was quite an honour to say the least.

Dean Koontz does so much to support animal organizations and charities, in addition to being a phenomenal author. 
How are you capturing your moments of your pet living his/her BIG LIFE?  I would love to hear how you capture the treasured moments.

To order your copy of A Big Little Life, a book I recommend highly (or as my dog loving friends would say.... Four PAWS UP book), visit: