Dogs are more than wonderful companions. They are, to those who attentively observe, master teachers and models of how to live a richer, fuller life. Gaining A Leash on Life invites readers to obtain a new perspective following the direction of Bud, the author's 14-year-old terrier mix. Bud has lessons to teach! If we allow our canine friends to simply show the way, we may learn the valuable lessons they have already mastered. Lessons such as:

*When loved ones come home, always run to greet them like they've been gone for a year. *Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride in the car. *Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

It is these and so many other valuable lessons that we can learn by following the example of our canine companions. These lessons will help each of us gain a leash on life, and this book shows the way.