Dog Lessons: Learning the Important Stuff from Our Best Friends

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A heartwarming meditation on the powerful presence of dogs in our lives and the transformative lessons they can teach us about love, loyalty, grief, and more

"When in doubt, walk your dog" is the first of many valuable maxims in Dog Lessons, a heartfelt reflection on what dogs can teach us when we open ourselves to listen and learn. After sixty-plus years living and working with dogs, Hersch Wilson shares self-deprecating stories and lighthearted musings on a life filled with fur-covered furniture, unexplained messes, and destroyed property. The resulting compendium of dog wisdom -- from universal values like loyalty and curiosity to practical lessons on napping, playing, and avoiding a serious fight -- is not only poignant but eminently good advice.

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"Dog lover and master storyteller Hersch Wilson shows how our canine companions can teach us many valuable life lessons."
-- Marc Bekoff, author of Dogs Demystified

"A truly beautiful book and a must-have for any dog lover's library."
-- Laura T. Coffey, bestselling author of My Old Dog

"Each chapter feels like an engaging walk in the woods."
-- Kathy Callahan, author of 101 Rescue Puppies

"Part meditation and part memoir, Dog Lessons takes readers off-leash to discover how our canine companions can unleash wildness, serenity, and joy."
-- Gary Kowalski, author of Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

Author Bio

Hersch Wilson is an organizational consultant, pilot, former professional dancer, newspaper columnist, and volunteer firefighter. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife, Laurie; two daughters; and two dogs, a Great Pyrenees and a Chihuahua-terrier mix.

HerschWilson.com