Life as a Dog: One dog, two lives and adventures that live forever, by L.A. Davenport

 

Publication Nov. 13, 2025

Dog people, you need this book. 

I absolutely loved this. It spoke to me as a human owned by a dog in so many ways. Seriously, I could easily see myself in many of the situations and circumstances described, from walking the dog to talking to it, to all the highs and lows that come with being owned by a pet. While the author's setting is far more urban than my town in Alaska, the people and dogs are the same. I felt the author's panic when he talks about a dog coming at them on a walk clearly meaning harm because, well, been there, done that. Hope to never do it again. And, and, and....so many moments, both wondrous and difficult. 

Time permitting, I'll perhaps add a few more specifics later but for now, well, my own four legged friend is demanding my attention. Seriously, if she could figure out the logistics, I'm pretty sure Daisy would have long since buried this laptop. Bottom line, loved it and highly recommend it to not just dog owners but those who've been loved by any animal. So much of the behavior and the moments in this book could easily be converted to just about any animal. My sincere thanks to #P-WavePress and #NetGalley for making this charming book available to me early. Virtual treats for all those pets out there! 

I could go on endlessly but will simply say this is an easy read, rather like sitting in the living room with our dogs sprawled across our laps soaking up the scratches and attention. You know, kinda like friends talking.