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Dearest Readers,
As the ghastly rain and biting cold lash against our windows today, one might be tempted to simply pull the covers higher and surrender to the gloom. However, your faithful scribes at the Dog Lovers Book Club have sniffed out a truly delightful collection for your discerning tastes that promises to warm both heart and hearth!
Prepare for a paw-some journey that reveals just how our four-legged confidantes refine our very souls. You'll find captivating tales of midlife reinvention and the deep solace of enduring friendships, all thanks to a wagging tail. For those seeking domestic tranquillity, we've unearthed the secrets to raising a truly well-mannered pup!
Plus, for the adventurous, we present the ultimate guide to travelling Australia's East Coast with your most beloved companion in tow – no pet left behind!
Just in time for the school holidays, we've curated a truly bumper selection of delightful children's illustrated books, promising hours of joy for the younger members of your household.
Do tell, which of these titles will first capture your attention?
From The Dogist - the New York Times-bestselling author and content creator also known as Elias Weiss Friedman - comes a uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people.
A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people, from The Dogist.
The stunning hardcover of This Dog Will Change Your Life features a custom-stamped case, endpapers, and a beautiful jacket.
Elias Weiss Friedman became known as The Dogist when he took thousands of photos of dogs and posted them online along with their unique dog stories. Even before he was The Dogist, though, he was a Dogist - a fervent dog lover, and an evangelist about the relationship between dogs and humans and the joy this bond brings us in the modern world.
Over his decades of studying dogs and their people, Elias has arrived at a deceptively simple realisation; Dogs make people's lives better by making people better. Dogs improve us. They save us. They give our lives greater meaning and fulfilment. They teach us to become the best versions of ourselves. They help us understand our own identities, deepen our relationships, and remind us of patience, purpose, and commitment. We constantly seek those things in our human life, but so many of the answers are already right in front of us, in our dogs.
This book weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives.
In an increasingly alienating and divisive world, there is one clear remedy - the one with four legs that rolls over for belly rubs. Dogs can change our lives, and this book might just change yours.
Plus, for the adventurous, we present the ultimate guide to travelling Australia's East Coast with your most beloved companion in tow – no pet left behind!
Just in time for the school holidays, we've curated a truly bumper selection of delightful children's illustrated books, promising hours of joy for the younger members of your household.
Do tell, which of these titles will first capture your attention?
From The Dogist - the New York Times-bestselling author and content creator also known as Elias Weiss Friedman - comes a uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people.
A uniquely insightful, uplifting, emotional, and informative book that shows us how dogs make our lives better by making us better people, from The Dogist.
The stunning hardcover of This Dog Will Change Your Life features a custom-stamped case, endpapers, and a beautiful jacket.
Elias Weiss Friedman became known as The Dogist when he took thousands of photos of dogs and posted them online along with their unique dog stories. Even before he was The Dogist, though, he was a Dogist - a fervent dog lover, and an evangelist about the relationship between dogs and humans and the joy this bond brings us in the modern world.
This book weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives.
In an increasingly alienating and divisive world, there is one clear remedy - the one with four legs that rolls over for belly rubs. Dogs can change our lives, and this book might just change yours.
Price: $49.75 from www.booktopia.com.au
PEOPLE WHO LIKE DOGS LIKE PEOPLE WHO LIKE DOGS
Extraordinary encounters in an ordinary park
by Nick Duerden
Ostensibly, Nick Duerden is a cat person, and so the acquisition of a family dog in his late-40s takes him by surprise. The Border Terrier, Missy, is in part a therapeutic aid - the idea being that she'll get Nick out of the house after a long period of ill health, and back into the wider, sociable world.Unexpectedly, it works. There can't be many opportunities in midlife to suddenly find yourself connecting with both hopeful young actor types and widowed octogenarians, a verbose existentialist Russian dissident and a stoned martial arts enthusiast, a bulldog with a basketball and a self-proclaimed animal mystic, but this is precisely what Missy, and the daily walk round the park, provides. (Incidentally, she saves marriages, too.)People Who Like Dogs Like People Who Like Dogs is a book about connection and friendship, love and loss, the vagaries of midlife and the deep solace that comes from an enduring relationship. It's about finding yourself when for too long you've been lost, and how even when, for whatever reason, horizons draw in, there's still plenty of adventure left. You just have to look harder for it.And it's about how the introduction of a small dog into your life can make the world big again.
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: John Murray, 5th June 2025
RRP: $28.90 from www.booktopia.com.au
THE PUPPY PARADE
by Yvette Poshoglian, Danielle McDonald (Illustrator)
Meet Bob the puppy, and his humans, Ella and Olivia!
Bob is competing in the Grand Puppy Parade! But so are all the other puppies in the neighbourhood!
Can Bob learn his new tricks in time?
Will he and Ella be on TV? Or will the competition be pawsitively tough?
Paperback, 64 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Australia, 1st June 2025
PEOPLE WHO LIKE DOGS LIKE PEOPLE WHO LIKE DOGS
Extraordinary encounters in an ordinary park
by Nick Duerden
Paperback, 224 pages
Publisher: John Murray, 5th June 2025
RRP: $28.90 from www.booktopia.com.au
7 STEPS FORMULA FOR PUPPY TRAINING
Simple and Fast Results for a Happy, Obedient Dog
by Ken Nguyen
Want a well-behaved puppy-without the stress and frustration?
Raising a puppy doesn't have to be overwhelming! With the 7 Steps Formula for Puppy Training, you'll discover a proven, easy-to-follow method that helps you train your pup quickly and effectively-without frustration. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or need a refresher, this book gives you simple techniques for lasting results.
Inside, you'll learn:
✔️ The 7-step formula for training success-easy and effective!
✔️ Potty training made simple-no more messy accidents
✔️ How to stop biting, chewing, and unwanted barking
✔️ Basic commands (sit, stay, come) in a way your puppy understands
✔️ Leash training and socialisation for a well-mannered dog
✔️ Positive reinforcement techniques for fast, happy results
Turn your wild pup into a well-trained companion-fast!
With this book, you'll gain confidence as a dog owner and create a loving, respectful bond with your puppy. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a happy, obedient dog!
Price: $17.47 from www.amazon.com.au
by Ken Nguyen
Want a well-behaved puppy-without the stress and frustration?
- Is your puppy chewing, barking, or having potty accidents?
- Struggling to get them to listen and follow commands?
- Wish you had a simple, step-by-step training plan that actually works?
Inside, you'll learn:
✔️ The 7-step formula for training success-easy and effective!
✔️ Potty training made simple-no more messy accidents
✔️ How to stop biting, chewing, and unwanted barking
✔️ Basic commands (sit, stay, come) in a way your puppy understands
✔️ Leash training and socialisation for a well-mannered dog
✔️ Positive reinforcement techniques for fast, happy results
Turn your wild pup into a well-trained companion-fast!
With this book, you'll gain confidence as a dog owner and create a loving, respectful bond with your puppy. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a happy, obedient dog!
Paperback, 160 pages
Publisher: Indy Pub, 14th April 2025
Price: $17.47 from www.amazon.com.au
HOME MANNERS UNLEASHED
by Jamie Robinson
Tame the chaos and unleash a polite pup with Home Manners Unleashed!
by Jamie Robinson
Dog trainer Jamie Robinson, with over 50 years of turning furballs into best friends, dishes out no-nonsense, play-based fixes for every household headache.
Barking at shadows? Leash-pulling lunacy? Jumping on guests or stealing snacks? This book's got you covered. From door-dashing disasters to puppy shenanigans, learn games like 'POP' and 'Manna From Heaven' to transform your dog in days.
No prongs, no shocks, just fun. Packed with quirky wisdom and real-dog stories, it's your guide to a calmer home and a happier hound.
Paperback, 202 pages
Publisher: Jamie Robinson, 15th April 2025
Paperback, 202 pages
Publisher: Jamie Robinson, 15th April 2025
Price: $26.21 at www.amazon.com.au
TRAVELLING WITH PETS ON AUSTRALIA'S EAST COAST
Travelling with your beloved dog, cat, bird or horse? Independently researched and collated, the newly updated seventh edition of this popular guide explores the best pet-friendly accommodation (from 5-star hotels to campgrounds) between Port Douglas and Port Fairy.
Every entry includes a brief, unbiased opinion plus details regarding price and which pets are welcome. Now also featuring the best doggie days out, dog-friendly beaches, parks, cafés, pubs and wineries, so you can enjoy family outings with your beloved furry or feathered friends.
Includes traveller’s tips for dog-friendly sightseeing. Discover thousands of places to stay with your pet!
In collating this invaluable resource for pet owners, no advertising was accepted, and only the author's choice of the best accommodation has been included.
Paperback, 272 pages
Publisher: Woodslane Press, 1st July 2025
Discover thousands of places to stay with your pet
by Carla Francis
Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast, so popular it's now in its seventh edition.
by Carla Francis
Get your paws on the latest edition of Travelling with Pets on Australia’s East Coast, so popular it's now in its seventh edition.
Every entry includes a brief, unbiased opinion plus details regarding price and which pets are welcome. Now also featuring the best doggie days out, dog-friendly beaches, parks, cafés, pubs and wineries, so you can enjoy family outings with your beloved furry or feathered friends.
Includes traveller’s tips for dog-friendly sightseeing. Discover thousands of places to stay with your pet!
In collating this invaluable resource for pet owners, no advertising was accepted, and only the author's choice of the best accommodation has been included.
Publisher: Woodslane Press, 1st July 2025
CROCHETED DOGS: 35 PROJECTS TO MAKE
Cute canine patterns for cushions, bags, accessories and more
by Barbara Donovan
Bring your favourite furry friends to life with 35 projects from TV star of craft Barbara Donovan.
Features pawsome patterns for cushions, bags, wall hangings, homewares more.
Make designs inspired by much-loved dog breeds, including a Cockapoo, Husky, Sausage Dog, Chihuahua, Spaniel and Labradoodle.
In this collection of 35 adorable patterns, Barbara Donovan shows you how to crochet dog-themed projects that are so lifelike they look as though they're about to roll over and bark!
The first chapter includes Barbara's trademark cushions, including an adorable Husky and a fluffy Bichon Frise. Next, make beautiful accessories such as a Shih Tzu handbag and a Labradoodle clutch.
Add personality to your living space with homewares such as a Sausage Dog draught excluder, Poodle doorstops and a Terrier wall hanging. Finally, there's a chapter of cuddly dogs that are perfect for displaying or giving as gifts, from a Chihuahua nutcracker doll to a Spaniel teddy and a Yorkshire Terrier.
By using deceptively simple skills to create yarn 'fur', you'll be amazed by how easy it is to create these realistic-looking projects. You can even change the yarn colours to match your own best friend.
A HISTORY OF PORTRAITS IN 21 DOGS
by Nia Gould
A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs offers a fun, unique guide to this fascinating genre, with 21 of the most important and recognisable masterpieces recreated with dashing dog subjects.
Cute canine patterns for cushions, bags, accessories and more
by Barbara Donovan
Bring your favourite furry friends to life with 35 projects from TV star of craft Barbara Donovan.
Features pawsome patterns for cushions, bags, wall hangings, homewares more.
Make designs inspired by much-loved dog breeds, including a Cockapoo, Husky, Sausage Dog, Chihuahua, Spaniel and Labradoodle.
The first chapter includes Barbara's trademark cushions, including an adorable Husky and a fluffy Bichon Frise. Next, make beautiful accessories such as a Shih Tzu handbag and a Labradoodle clutch.
Add personality to your living space with homewares such as a Sausage Dog draught excluder, Poodle doorstops and a Terrier wall hanging. Finally, there's a chapter of cuddly dogs that are perfect for displaying or giving as gifts, from a Chihuahua nutcracker doll to a Spaniel teddy and a Yorkshire Terrier.
By using deceptively simple skills to create yarn 'fur', you'll be amazed by how easy it is to create these realistic-looking projects. You can even change the yarn colours to match your own best friend.
Paperback, 144 pages
Publisher: CICO, Barbara Donovan's craft books, 1st July 2025
Price: $33.95 from www.amazon.com.au
BOOK CLUB - KIDS' CORNER
by Nia Gould
Join man's best friend on a walk through art history.
From ancient Egyptian busts to 1960s screen prints, portraiture is an historic art form beloved of painters, sculptors and photographers alike.
From ancient Egyptian busts to 1960s screen prints, portraiture is an historic art form beloved of painters, sculptors and photographers alike.
Each reimagined artwork is accompanied by information about the original artist and portrait, as well as a bitesize, illustrated breakdown of all the key elements of the piece.
Perfect for dog lovers and art fans everywhere, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs is illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould and makes an imaginative companion to feline favourite A History of Art in 21 Cats.
Perfect for dog lovers and art fans everywhere, A History of Portraits in 21 Dogs is illustrated by art-lover and animal enthusiast Nia Gould and makes an imaginative companion to feline favourite A History of Art in 21 Cats.
Hardcover, 96 pages
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 3rd June 2025
For Ages: 12 - 99 years old
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, 3rd June 2025
For Ages: 12 - 99 years old
Price: $25.50 from www.booktopia.com.au
A DOG'S TALE
The story of a little dog with a BIG imagination
by Kiko
One-Eyed Patch, a brave Pug with the spirit of Indiana Jones, lives a life full of extraordinary adventures on the sea.
THE CEMETERY DOGS
by Alicia Schwartz
An unexpected surprise in the cemetery and an impending snowstorm led to an urgent rescue mission.
by Alicia Schwartz
Sisters Olivia and Isabella learn that two stray dogs are living in a cemetery by a busy highway. They recruit their parents to help rescue the dogs.
An unexpected surprise in the cemetery and an impending snowstorm led to an urgent rescue mission.
Paperback, 34 pages
Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc., 17th June 2025
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
Price: $21.98 from www.amazon.com.au
THE STORM'S SCENTS
A Dog's Memories Through Fragrances
by Riza Lubasheva
Many scents dance past a puppy's nose, but not all are the same.
Some drift away like a breeze-gone with a single pat on the head.
Others curl up beside him, staying for years as he dozes in their bed. Some are quiet and long, like naps in the sun.
Others are sharp and quick, like thunder that's just begun.
Join one curious pup as he sniffs his way through the world, discovering how every scent holds a memory, a feeling, or a story waiting to be told.
From the smell of a rain-soaked storm to the comforting scent of clear sky, The Storms' Scents is a gentle adventure through the nose of a dog-and the heart of a home.
Designed for ages 6 to 12, The Storms' Scents encourages sensory exploration, emotional awareness, and empathy through storytelling. Young readers will fall in love with Sonny as he sniffs out the secrets of the world around him.
A is for Augie: A Dog's Book of Favorites
by Heather Vina
A is for Augie the Therapy Doggie!
A Dog's Memories Through Fragrances
by Riza Lubasheva
Some drift away like a breeze-gone with a single pat on the head.
Others curl up beside him, staying for years as he dozes in their bed. Some are quiet and long, like naps in the sun.
Others are sharp and quick, like thunder that's just begun.
Join one curious pup as he sniffs his way through the world, discovering how every scent holds a memory, a feeling, or a story waiting to be told.
From the smell of a rain-soaked storm to the comforting scent of clear sky, The Storms' Scents is a gentle adventure through the nose of a dog-and the heart of a home.
Designed for ages 6 to 12, The Storms' Scents encourages sensory exploration, emotional awareness, and empathy through storytelling. Young readers will fall in love with Sonny as he sniffs out the secrets of the world around him.
Paperback, 34 pages
Publisher: RCreator Press, 20th June 2025
For Ages: 6 - 12 years old
RRP: $21.99 from www.booktopia.com.au
A is for Augie: A Dog's Book of Favorites
by Heather Vina
In this delightful alphabet book, Augie, the lovable Golden Retriever, is excited to share his favourite people, places, and things.
From eating crunchy carrots to chasing ocean waves, Augie's joyful experiences and positive outlook will inspire young readers to appreciate the little things in life and celebrate the world around them.
Paperback, 34 pages
Publisher: Good Dog Reads, 15 May 2025
Paperback, 34 pages
Publisher: Good Dog Reads, 15 May 2025
Series: Augie the Therapy Doggie
For Ages: 5 - 10 years old
Price: $22.26 at www.amazon.com.au
The story of a little dog with a BIG imagination
by Kiko
After a storm tosses him overboard, he's saved by Moby the sperm whale and finds himself on an island of friendly elephants. But a mysterious voice beckons him to New York, where a new adventure awaits.
Who could it be calling him back? Perhaps One-Eyed Patch is in reality a much-loved little dog with a big imagination!
Hardcover, 32 pages
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published: Post Wave, 3rd June 2025
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
For Ages: 5 - 7 years old
Price: $22.95 at www.booktopia.com.au
THE UNSTOPPABLE DOGS
Elliot and Pop's Journey (Book 2)
by Lauren Krame-Theuerkauf, illustrated by Jack Foster
The Unstoppable Dogs is a sequel to The Unstoppables.
THE UNSTOPPABLE DOGS
Elliot and Pop's Journey (Book 2)
by Lauren Krame-Theuerkauf, illustrated by Jack Foster
They are a gang of handicap pups that meet two other special needs dogs and help them in their journey for a purpose.
The new pups are Elliot and Pop. The group become fast friends and pursue a life of helping other dogs.
Hardcover, 40 pages
Publisher: Paws for Effect, 24th May 2025
Hardcover, 40 pages
Publisher: Paws for Effect, 24th May 2025
For Ages: 3 - 9 years old
Price: $27.50 from www.booktopia.com.au
by Yvette Poshoglian, Danielle McDonald (Illustrator)
Bob is competing in the Grand Puppy Parade! But so are all the other puppies in the neighbourhood!
Can Bob learn his new tricks in time?
Will he and Ella be on TV? Or will the competition be pawsitively tough?
Paperback, 64 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Australia, 1st June 2025
Price: $6.00 from www.amazon.com.au
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