The REAL Dog Owner's Survival Guide

Humorist Kevin Lawson is back in the helpful information business, and this time it's all about the dogs. "The Real Dog Owner's Survival Guide" goes beyond the basics of dog ownership and scratches the soft underbelly of our canine companions. From obedience training to bad breath to the great puppy dog eye manipulation, this collection of humor essays covers it all.

1. The Struggle is Real: Navigating Life with a Big Dog and a Small Lap
2. When Your Dog's Stare Speaks Louder Than Words
3. The Art of Negotiation: Why My Dog is the Best in the Kingdom
4. From Pool to Porcelain: The Mysterious Case of a Dog's Toilet Fixation
5. When Magic Fails: A Tale of Collar-Chasing and Leash-Dependence
6. The Dog Park Debacle: A Tale of Muddy Mayhem
7. The Uninvited Host: Rufus Takes Over the Party
8. Canine Circling: The Unlikely Source of Bedtime Drama
9. Canine Love in the Time of Leg-Humping
10. The Begging Game: How Dogs Convince Us to Hand Over the Snacks
11. "Dog Declares Face A Gourmet Buffet, Humans Left Hilariously Confused.”
12. From Sock to Stick: The Creative Fetch Quest of My Maverick Mogul
13. From Siren to Soother: The Ups and Downs of a Dog's Emergency Alert System
14. Canine  Frenzy: When a Household Appliance Becomes the Enemy
15. When Dogs Take the Wheel: The Unbridled Joy of Hanging Out the Window
16. Pill-Popping Ploys: The Battle to Give My Dog His Meds
17. Is Your Dog Secretly Running a Flea Hotel?
18. The Sisyphean Struggle of Dog Walking
19. Dog's Best Asset: The Joy of Belly Rubs and the Confusion They Bring
20. Paws, Palates, and Picky Eaters: The Trials of a Dog Food Connoisseur
21. The Canine Connection: How a Simple Head Tilt Can Bring Joy and Love
22. When Canine Cuteness Conquers: Unpacking the Psychology of Puppy Dog Eyes
23. From Slobbery to Soulful: The Surprising Charm of Shaking Paws
24. Canine Archaeologists: The Secret Life of Dogs and Their Fascination with Dirt
25. My Home, His Playground: The Adventures of a Dog Who Loves to Destroy
26. Slobber and Smiles: The Unlikely Bond Between a Dog and Newborn
27. My Bouncy Pet Dog Max, the Obedience Training Disaster
28. Paws, Tails, and Royal Treatment: A Dog's Misadventures with a Feline Overlord
29. Paws and Effect: The Highs and Lows of Taking Your Dog to the Veterinarian
30. Squeaky Toys and Sugar Highs: The High-Stakes Mission of Shopping for Dog Toys
31. The Great Pretender: My Dog's Epic Struggle Against Halloween Costumes
32. The Cone of Shame: When Your Dog Becomes a Fashion Disaster
33. The Secret Life of Dogs: A Dog's Mastery of Human Language
34. I'm a Person, Not a Rock: My Life with a Follow-Me Dog
35. The Unbeatable Energizer: Surviving Playtime with a Furry Friend
36. The Great Squirrel Chase: A Dog Agility Course Adventure
37. Paws for a Moment: The Unintelligible Pursuit of a Moving Target
38. Dog Breath: The Odious but Omnipotent Love of a Furry Friend
39. From Snooze to Snout: The Dog's Guide to Herding Humans
40. The Unpredictable Art of Housebreaking a Dog
41. Paws and Effect: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Leaving Your Furry Friend Behind
42. When Your Dog's Palate Exceeds Your Own: A Journey Through the World of Poop Snacking