Not a training guide, but more of a comical glimpse into the adventures of a naughty golden retriever that didn't believe in following rules. Meet Buddy, the golden retriever who touches the lives of everybody he meets. The heartwarming, true story with a happy ending. Buddy was an excessively mischievous dog that had been shuffled from owner to owner since no one could control his crazy behavior. He was on his way to meet his fate at the local shelter when a mere coincidence connected him with his current owners. While he no longer had to switch homes, the hilarious acts he committed, from...

What if the life you were living was not the one you were meant to live? One man. One moment in time. One horrific night. That was all it took. Alexandra had married the man of her dreams and they had their whole life ahead of them. They had a wonderful marriage, a beautiful house and essentially they could not be happier. Things were falling into place as intended, until one beautiful evening turned devastatingly tragic. The catastrophic events that transpired ensured that none of their lives would ever be the same. Faced with an impossible moral decision, Alex had to make a choice that...

Due to a sibling practical joke gone bad caused by his older brother, Matt Brewer grew up with intense phobias that have haunted him for the better part of his adulthood and was tired of living in fear. His lifelong dreams were starting to come true in every possible aspect and his relationship was starting to flourish, but without help he had the potential to lead his life to ruins and self-destruction. Simple day-to-day activities caused him to become overwhelmed with extreme panic attacks without any warning. After contemplating the benefits for hours on end and gathering the courage to do...

(Sequel to Finally Home) There are many books about dogs, but it's difficult to find one that describes what it is like to grieve the loss of a dog. After the publication of "Finally Home," Buddy was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Once the unthinkable happened and Buddy's precious life was cut short, his family was left heartbroken and devastated. At the same time, in another state, poor economic conditions forced another family to give up their golden retriever. As fate would have it, his name...was Buddy. While they were mourning the loss of their beloved dog, another dog was mourning the...

Childhood rumors are often prevalent in a family-oriented community. Some boast that they have seen a UFO flying overhead while others claim to have witnessed a ghost soaring through the trees. Some stories are so believable that they trickle down from sibling to sibling, friend to friend; creating a neighborhood buzz that lingers for years. Ryan Sheffield's neighborhood was no different. Though no one would admit it, adults and children alike were freaked out by the eccentric woman who lived in the ghastly corner house, but aside from that, his world as he knew it was an ordinary one....

An uplifting compilation about dogs and all of the reasons that we love them. Not a chronological story, but more of a witty book of canine observations. Do you ever feel a bit awkward due to the stunts that your dog has pulled? Do you ever feel as if you are the only one whose lovable dog embarrasses them at not-so-convenient times? How about those tender and wonderfully sweet moments that you so badly want to brag about, but are afraid others may not understand? If so, you're not alone All of us dog-lovers can easily relate to the everyday occurrences when it comes to our furry friends...

Faces of Deception. Jacqueline was a regular girl striving to exceed her own expectations in life, strictly following her own path, while finding her footing among unforeseen obstacles. As a teenager she found herself implicated with a twisted clique that posed as her friends, but used her as a scapegoat when their own freedom was on the line. Although a major setback, she redeemed herself with society and believed she'd never encounter that clique again. Years later, however, they disrupt her life in more ways than one. Just when she's about to reach her breaking point, a freak accident...

Love is a strong word signifying different things to different people. It is the relationship between man and woman, parent and child, sibling or friend. To many, it is the soulful bond between dog and its human. When Chelsea and Anthony adopted a male and a female retriever-Sugar and Spice-the shelter attendant assured them that the female had been spayed, but the male needed to get neutered. When Sugar went for a checkup, they discovered otherwise; Sugar was pregnant. So, when Sugar gave birth, finding the perfect owner for each puppy was arduous, but finding an owner for the last pup was...

In the prequel, Paw Prints in the Sand, you read the heartwarming story about Foxy, the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever who was mistakenly sold to the owners of a puppy mill and lives to tell about it. Her story is one of encouragement and hope and enables us to realize how important it is to band together and save the lives of other dogs living in the same type of cruel environment. That is, if you can truly call it living. After all, these poor dogs are merely existing in cramped cages without proper food, exercise, medicine or love. The inspirational sequel continues with a bit of a...

The third book of Paw Prints in the Sand, Hearts of Gold is not only a book about a dog, but describes the amazing bond between children and dogs. A child should feel the safety of their parent's touch, the warmth of their compassion and the benevolence of their soul. For Peyton Bishop, it was quite the opposite. A victim of domestic abuse, Peyton, along with her mother, Morgan lived under constant fear of her father. When Morgan sustains an injury from one of the beatings, Peyton needs to spend the night at her grandparents. As a method of enforcing her silence, her father gets rid of her...