Poor Richard’s Almanac

Mischief. September 29, 2010

Silence Dogood here. My sister just got a new puppy, a brindle-with-white female boxer she’s named Mischief. I’m of course planning to send her our copy of the Monks of New Skete’s The Art of Raising a Puppy, in the hope that we’ll have our beloved black German shepherd, Shiloh, at least twelve more years, and when the need arises, we can ask her to send it back. I’ll add a copy of Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. (Like us, Liz also has cats, birds, and fish. It must be genetic.) 

But I don’t think that’s really quite enough. So I’m turning to you all out there in cyberspace, hoping you’ll tell me your favorite puppy-rearing book, and if you have any other essential dog-related books that Liz might like and/or find helpful. All advice will be much appreciated!

            ‘Til next time,

                         Silence