Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

In his book, Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog, Ted Kerasote tells the story of his dog, Merle, who found Ted during a camping trip and lived with him for 13 years. Merle lives in the small town Kelly, WY where, through his doggy door, has the freedom to come and go as he pleases to explore Mother Nature and socialize with other dogs and people in town.

The human-canine connection between Ted and Merle is profound. At times, Ted is the teacher teaching Merle the rules of life in the Grand Tetons. At other times, Merle teaches Ted about tracking, scouting and skiing. Their adventurous (and fun) life is one every dog owner/walker/trainer/lover can appreciate.

What I loved about Merle's Door was learning more about dogs and dog behavior. The author cites several scientific and historical facts about animal behavior that was not only interesting, but will ultimately help me do my job better through a deeper understanding of animal behavior.

It was a sweet little story and I'm glad my client recommended it.