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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
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Our Price: $10.20
List Price: $15.00
Your Save: $ 4.80 ( 32% )
Sales Rank: #19909 (lower is better)
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Manufacturer: Mariner Books
Written By: Ted Kerasote
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EAN: 9780156034500
ISBN: 0156034506
Manufacturer: Mariner Books
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Features
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- ISBN13: 9780156034500
- Condition: New
- Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog Description
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Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions. Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merle shared. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merle’s Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating.
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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog customer reviews:
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If zero was possible, that would be my rating 
This was a rather interesting read, but it did get wordy with all of the so-called support the author tried to use for his very unrealistic way of having a dog. It is not at all the way the majority of dogs can live in this world. I find it interesting that he never really talked of responsibility.
Responsibility is NOT letting your dog run free to be subjected to other dogs, people with guns, snakes, wildlife, below zero blizzards, cars and the hundreds of other hazzards there are for a dog in the world. Responsibility is NOT thinking your dog told you that he should 'die in his own time' when the dog can't walk, can't eat, and is peeing and pooping all over himself. Or in the case of Allison, a dog with a huge, draining, stinking tumor on his face.
I actually was doing ok with this book, even though I thought much of it was so very far from reality.
But when I got to when Brower and Merle were so very ill, I got angry. The author said Merle was not in pain. Oh really? He doesn't know for sure. And even if he was pain-free, he was pooping and peeing on himself. Have you ever heard of dying with dignity? Your dog was SUFFERING. You are one selfish dude.
If you love your dog...
...you'll love this book. The innate intelligence of Merle, a beautiful golden retriever, and Merle's fellowship with the book's author are astounding. A friend recommended this book with a warning - have a tissue ready for the end. Why can't puppies live forever?
The BEST man-dog book EVER!
The most fantastic, engaging book you will ever read regarding the life of a dog, and the impact that life has on man. Unequivocally an adventure of the heart and the mind. Get it at the local bookstore. Trust us....you'll be very glad you did.
This is THE BEST man-dog book EVER!
(We even dropped into Kelly, Wyoming to see if Ted might be at the local coffee shop --- You've GOT to LOVE a book to journey to Kelly, Wyoming --- believe us... we even brought our Lab "Reggie" with us).
Can't wait for Ted's next book (He has a new Lab puppy you know!).
so good I couldn't finish it!
It has been two years since I read all but the final 2 chapters of this book. The story is so touching, I just don't want to know how it ends. And since it's a book about a dog...we all know how it is going to end:( This is a MUST book for the dog lover in your life.
Warm and engaging
This was very enjoyable and I had to finish it once I picked it up. The dance between the author and Merle was such a joy to read. Made the best case for opening one's heart and home to dogs in need. Puppies are delightful but the mystery of a rescued young or adult dog with an unknown past is so often enlightening and wonderous. We did recently; similar coloring and appearance of Merle. She has the quietness he describes and he astutely assigned it to her need to survive. She still stalks with stealth and it is beautiful to watch.
Rescue, Foster, Adopt and Donate to those groups that do, please. You will be rewarded.
Thank you Ted K and Merle.
JG
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