For the past fifteen years I have run into many couples, friends of the author - some of whom specifically wanted a girl, and a few others who specifically wanted a boy - most of whom are now close friends of mine. Each and every one of them - under the guidance of Dr. Paul Gouda, has succeeded in securing the desired gender of their baby.

Last year, in a casual conversation, I mentioned that I wanted to breed my "expensive" German Sheppard, an elite line of breeding from which the local police has a duty dog. I commented that several friends wanted a pup, and they all wanted a male. I...