This was so funny. It is worth it. It’s been a year since I lost my dog Natty. I miss her very much. Reading this brought memories back. Sad memories but good as well.

It was cute, but I wouldn’t read it again.

This book just wasn't "it" for me. It felt repetitive and I didn't like how the phrase "you're not a real dog owner until..." was repeated on each page.

As a dog owner, this book was an absolute delight! The humor was spot-on, and the illustrations made it even funnier. So many of the observations felt too real—especially the one about judging fictional characters based on how they treat dogs (so true! 😂). And the subtle messaging about the joy of adoption was so well done. Absolutely loved it and support that message. If you love dogs and a good laugh, this book is a must-read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a cute and funny book perfect for any dog lover! The examples throughout the book were so funny and reminded me of my girl

Such a cute and funny book for any human claimed by a dog. If you know you know and this author knows. Great illustrations that made me laugh out loud too.

"You're Not a Real Dog Owner Until..." is a rather cute and funny look at dog owners and their doggos, but it's also heartwarming. The illustrations are adorable. Each one features different dog breeds and, sometimes, their humans doing whatever the text says. I chuckled a lot as I flipped pages, seeing myself in the scenarios. But you want to know what really got me in my feelings? A side illustration that appears a few times. It tells a story I won't spoil, but as a dog owner, it made me feel warm and happy. This is the kind of "novelty" book you can gift to every dog owner you know and walk away knowing you nailed it. Kudos to Scott Dooley and Jason Chatfield for including many dog breeds (Great Danes, omg!). That makes this book more appealing to me. If there's ever a sequel, I'll buy it.

* I received a review copy from NetGalley. Thank you for the opportunity.

This is a lighthearted coffee table read for dog lovers. This may not be a book I'd order for the library, but I would buy this for a family member or friend who loves their dog! I love the little story that has its moments between the repetitive pages.

This short but delightful book would make a fantastic gift for any friend or family member who owns a dog. Filled with humorous and relatable moments, it perfectly captures the joys and quirks of life with a furry companion. More than once, I found myself laughing out loud and thinking, "This is so me"!

The writing is lighthearted and engaging, making it an easy yet thoroughly entertaining read. Whether you’re a longtime dog owner or simply love dogs, you’ll appreciate the hilarious observations and situations that any pet parent can relate to. If you're looking for a fun, feel-good book that brings smiles and laughter, this one is definitely worth picking up!

This was very cute and accurate as a fellow dog owner. It made me laugh and there are absolutely things I have done that were depicted. I think this would be a cute gift for a dog owner.

This was such a cute and fun read. You can read this book easily in one sitting and I am a dog owner so I felt every single page! Also while I was reading it I was just hugging my dog close to me. The artwork was just amazing and there was a side story that made me cry!
Overall it's a very good book and I would recommend it to anyone who loves dogs, especially if you live with them.

Cute book from two cartoonists from The New Yorker that dog lovers will enjoy. I felt I only really resonated with about half even though I’ve been a dog lover my whole life and have owned dogs for most of it. Some of the comics made me smile but none really made me laugh. Would be a nice gift for a coffee table book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you, NetGalley for this cute eARC. This book is very relatable for dog lovers! It was fun reading it. All the illustrations are great too.

A lighthearted, cute collection about the joys, perils, and hard truths of being a dog owner. If you have a fur buddy of your own, you'll no doubt see yourself reflected in at least one of these comics. Not laugh-out-loud funny, but a very sweet ode to our four-legged friends. It'll at least put a smile on your face.

A great book to share with anyone who has ever owned a dog. Combining illustrations and funny phases (I especially loved the picture of the bride with a dog on her lap saying she couldn't move since the dog was napping there) you will have a guarenteed perfect present for that dog lover in your life,

These comics are so true!!! I am a dog mom and I felt every one of these in my heart. It is so true the love someone can have for a dog. They become so much more than a pet, they become family. This book was so cute and I would recommend this to everyone I know that has a dog.

It was ok......I love dogs, & could relate to/appreciate some of the sketches. It really didn't end up with me 'overly taken' with the comics offering..... meh....
I received a digital ARC from publisher Andrews McMeel via NetGalley for review purposes. This is my own fair/honest review.

A cute book for dog owners who can probably empathize with everything written here. The format of the book itself reminded me of the old joke books where there would be an image with a one liner.

3 stars

Two cartoonists from “The New Yorker” wrote and illustrated this short volume dedicated to those of us who love and spoil our canines. Cute, could make a good hostess gift or the like for the appropriate person. There’s a little mini-story tucked among some pages that touched my heart.

Cute little coffee table book for real dog lovers! Definitely relatable and very sweet. The illustrations were cute and loved having diverse dogs and owners depicted.

A couple of choices were a bit annoying as they glorified dog owners who feel entitled to forego some social expectations (not bringing dogs to non pet friendly businesses for example) but overall it’s a lighthearted experience.

This book was really cute and I related to a lot of it. My dog certainly fits a lot of the examples as well, and the illustrations were super cute.