We learn so much from our canine companions as they shower us with love and share the ups and downs of our lives.

What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, living in the moment, and so much more.

If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we’ve forgotten how to have fun, they show us how. If we need protection, they rise to the challenge.

You’ll laugh, cry, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about sharing life with a dog. The lessons we learn from them come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as you read these 101 stories organized into 11 chapters:

• My Very Good, Very Bad Dog

• Learning to Love the Dog

• Who Rescued Whom?

• Changed by the Dog

• Always an Adventure

• A Natural Therapist

• What a Clever Dog

• That Heroic Dog

• A Dog’s Purpose

• Special Bonds

• Meant to Be

Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible. Chicken Soup for the Soul solicits and publishes stories from the LGBTQ community and from people of all ethnicities, nationalities, and religions.