It wasn’t easy to compile a top ten list of reads about our lovable four-legged friends because, quite frankly, there are so many wonderful books to choose from. If you have a favorite book that’s not on the list, please let me know. I’ll be happy to pass it along.

1. The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel by Garth Stein.
2. How to Raise the Perfect Dog: Through Puppyhood and Beyond by Cesar Milan
3. The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) by the Monks of New Skete. New York. Monks teach how to understand a dog’s instincts, needs and behaviors.
4. The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew At His Side by Damien Lewis
5. One Good Dog: by Susan Wilson.
6. The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: by Tom Ryan
7. Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover’s Story of Joy and Anguish by Mark R. Levin.
8. Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals by Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson.
9. The New Yorkers: A Novel by Cathleen Schine
10. Off the Leash: A Year at the Dog Park by Matthew Gilbert