Sit!
Who doesn’t love a good book or movie? And, when the story is about a dog, well, that’s even better. So, find a comfortable spot and sit!—and immerse yourself in the pages of one of these books or the sweeping scenes of one of these films. It will be time well-spent.
You’ll notice that this list of recommendations includes new books and movies as well as dogeared classics. Do you have a book or movie to recommend? Let me know and I’ll share it here. This list is updated often, so be sure to visit again soon.
Books
WILL YOU LOVE ME? The Rescue Dog that Rescued Me, by Barby Keel
This is the true tale of the profound impact a dog in need of love made on his seasoned rescuer (Barby Keel). The story chronicles…
Sergeant Rex: The Unbreakable Bond Between A Marine And His Military Working Dog, by Mike Dowling
This true story is a gripping tale of the courage and devotion of a man and his highly-trained dog. In 2004, Dowling and his military…
Training the Best Dog Ever: A 5-Week Program Using the Power of Positive Reinforcement, by Larry Kay and Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz
Voted “Best Training and Behavior Book” by the Dog Writers Association of America, Training the Best Dog Ever shares an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan based on…
Rescue Dog Tales: The Story of Arthur and Sixteen Dogs Who Found Forever Homes, by Mikael Lindnord
In Lindnord’s first book, Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed a Jungle to Find a Home, we learn that the author hadn’t set out to rescue…
The Dog Went Over the Mountain: Travels With Albie—An American Journey, by Peter Zheutlin
When New York Times bestselling author Peter Zheutlin approached his 65th birthday, he decided to embark on a cross-country journey with his beloved dog, Albie, a rescue…
Dogs in Art by Susie Green
Here is a book for art-lovers, dog-lovers, and fans of art history. Beautifully produced, this 2019 hardcover publication is illustrated with one hundred and fifty…
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Movies
A Dog Named Christmas
Set on a sprawling farm, this movie tells the story of the McCray family—hard-working George and Maryann, and their son, Todd. One day during the…
War Dogs of the Pacific
This documentary tells the incredible true story of the marine war dog platoons of World War II. Produced and directed by award winning filmmaker Harris…
Homeward Bound—The Incredible Journey
Homeward Bound, a 1993 movie based on the children’s classic book, The Incredible Journey (written by Sheila Burnford and published in 1963), is appealing to…
Megan Leavey
Based on a true story, this 2017 movie will keep you on the edge of your seat as young Marine Corporal, Megan Leavey, and her…
Far From Home: The adventures of yellow dog
If you’re in a funk from the fatigue of a long Covid-19 summer that feels like an unending endurance contest, Far From Home is the…
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“A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart.”
— Judy Desmond
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