Kac Young never imagined that, after a lifetime as a ‘cat person,’ she would fall in love with, and adopt, a tiny rescue dog called Talulah.
Kac loved other people’s dogs, but “I never had time, and they smell funny, lick off your makeup, and pee on your new shoes.” All that changed when she met Talulah, and just had to take her back to her home in the Californian forest, that she shared with her partner and six cats.
Soon after Talulah took up residence, Truffle was also adopted by Kac, and this book is the fascinating story of Kac’s progression from slightly shell-shocked beginner to savvy, adoring dog guardian.
Right from the start, Kac consulted behaviourist Lisa Tenzin-Dolma on all things dog-related, and Lisa’s observations and wise guidance on a wide range of subjects follow Kac’s accounts, providing vital insight about the best way to go about building a loving, trusting relationship between you and your dog.
Entertaining and informative, this book will appeal to new and seasoned dog guardians alike.
Lisa is the founder and principal of The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour, which provides courses to students all around the world who wish to work professionally with dogs. She is the founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance, a non-profit organisation which brings together members of the public and dog professionals, and supports rescue organisations across the globe. She is also co-chair of The Association of INTO Dogs, an organisation for behaviourists who use modern scientific methods. Lisa has fostered and adopted many rescue dogs, and she is passionate about dog welfare.
Lisa is the author of 32 published books, including four previous books about dog psychology and behaviour, including Charlie – The Dog Who Came in from the Wild, also published by Hubble & Hattie. She is a consultant for the media on dog-related issues.
Passionate about dog welfare, Lisa Tenzin-Dolma is the founder and principal of The International School for Canine Practitioners, and founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance, a non-profit organization which brings together members of the public and dog professionals, and supports rescue organizations across the globe. Lisa is the author of 21 books, including three about dog psychology and behaviour, and is a consultant for the BBC on dog-related issues.
Kac Young has been a producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry for more than 25 years. In a varied career she also has an impressive assortment of qualifications in natural healthcare practices, and has written 15 books, including The (Supposedly) Enlightened Person’s Guide to Raising a Dog, and The One Minute Cat Manager, both published with Hubble & Hattie. Kac has been a cat parent for over 40 years, researching felines, and has been closely connected to the Cornell University Feline Research Department studying cat behavior, physiology and diseases. She is the current keeper of five cats, all over the ripe old age of 14. She holds the record for raising the oldest cat in the history of the Boulevard Pet Clinic clientele in Studio City, CA. Miss Lucy lived to be 24 years old. Kac is also active on behalf of animal rights, and fostering and preserving women's rights.
Marc Bekoff, is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 2000 he was awarded the Exemplar Award from the Animal Behavior Society for major long-term contributions to the field of animal behavior. Marc is the author of more than 1000 scientific and popular essays, and 30 books about animals and animal behavior.
Passionate about dog welfare, Lisa Tenzin-Dolma is the founder and principal of The International School for Canine Practitioners, and founder of the Dog Welfare Alliance, a non-profit organization which brings together members of the public and dog professionals, and supports rescue organizations across the globe. Lisa is the author of 21 books, including three about dog psychology and behaviour, and is a consultant for the BBC on dog-related issues.Kac Young has been a producer, writer and director in the Hollywood television industry for more than 25 years. In a varied career she also has an impressive assortment of qualifications in natural healthcare practices, and has written 15 books, including The (Supposedly) Enlightened Person's Guide to Raising a Dog, and The One Minute Cat Manager, both published with Hubble & Hattie. Kac has been a cat parent for over 40 years, researching felines, and has been closely connected to the Cornell University Feline Research Department studying cat behavior, physiology and diseases. She is the current keeper of five cats, all over the ripe old age of 14. She holds the record for raising the oldest cat in the history of the Boulevard Pet Clinic clientele in Studio City, CA. Miss Lucy lived to be 24 years old. Kac is also active on behalf of animal rights, and fostering and preserving women's rights.Marc Bekoff, is Professor Emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 2000 he was awarded the Exemplar Award from the Animal Behavior Society for major long-term contributions to the field of animal behavior. Marc is the author of more than 1000 scientific and popular essays, and 30 books about animals and animal behavior.
