The Power of Wagging Tails: Book review by FIDO Friendly magazine
July 29, 2011 • Product Reviews
Ah, the power of a wagging tail. What a delightful sight and a clever name for a book.
The Power of Wagging Tails: A Doctor’s Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing is a showcase of stories woven through the prose of author Dawn A. Marcus, M.D. Dogs teach us so very much, and Dr. Marcus masterfully instructs one “tale of tails” after another.
Turn on the television, pick up a copy of FIDO Friendly magazine, surf the latest dog news online: Dogs make a difference in the lives of so many. They are extraordinarily special, our canine family members, and they ask for nothing more than to be loved, fed and given the care they deserve. Dawn Marcus writes of dogs as therapeutic and healing beings to people of all ages and with a host of health conditions.
These stories are uplifting, the kind that make you get up and hug your very own dog. Having been involved in pet therapy, I can attest to the power that dogs hold within and how very special it is when we as their dog moms and dad let it come out to share with others.
The author herself is a neurologist and Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh. My first encounter with Dr. Marcus, ironically, was in research for this book and a connection I was able to facilitate.
Check out the heartwarming and inspiring tale of dog Binx and mom Susan Ambridge as she faced uncertain life changes, relying on Binx to give her a new-found purpose and passion.
Have you heard of Surf Dog Ricochet and the life-changing impact he continues to have on mom Judy Fridono? Dawn Marcus reflects on Judy and how a surfing dog changed her life in so many ways.
I read this book in bed over the course of two nights. It is definitely a page turner, not without a few tears, but more of pride in being a dedicated dog mom and the power of the paw in changing lives.
A great summertime and any time read, The Power of Wagging Tails: A Doctor’s Guide to Dog Therapy and Healing, like dogs, is a must-have.
July 2011 • 360 pp • Softcover • 9781936303120 • Price: $17.95
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