I love animals and Jon Katz so this was a great read for me. Each chapter discussed the animals in his life and the bonds that they share(d). It is such an uplifting book about this most crucial of bonds in our lives.

From the time this book went on my Kindle through the time I actually had a chance to read it, our dog became ill and passed away. This book was actually very comforting to read a few weeks later. While many of the stories are also told in his previous books, there was enough new material and insight for me to enjoy reading this. As we prepare to welcome a new dog into our lives, I will draw on some of the knowledge he imparts. Certainly not a training book, but the ideas of confidence and understanding with animals go a long way.

Jon Katz lives in this world unlike you or me. He truly understands and communicates with animals on a level that appears almost mystical. I found myself reexamining long-held beliefs about my own experiences and interactions with pets as I became immersed in Katz's beautifully related stories of the powerful connections he made with the animals in his life. While his theories seemed far-fetched at first, by the time I finished the book, I became a believer -- experimenting with my two bulldogs to seek a richer, deeper relationship with them rooted in the lense of a new outlook on their needs, desires and ability to connect with humans. A must read for animal lovers and pet owners.