Book Review: Dogs Don’t Look Both Ways by Jane Hanser

One dog, one man, two long-distance runners. However, this chocolate Labrador Retriever, America’s favorite family dog, isn’t content to wake up early and run a mere three, six or twelve miles per day with his dad.He wants more, much more. And he pushes his mom to her limit as a result. In Dogs Don’t Look Both Ways, Joey the dog bids you to wake up with him, before dawn, and be a part of this funny, loving and strong-willed dog’s aspirations – and see where his insatiable curiosity leads him (and his family). Will it lead to gratification? Or to danger? A decision the dog makes early one morning forever changes his life and the lives of his mom and dad. You’ll learn a lot about dogs, about yourself, and about our dependence on the kindness of others. You’re also in for some real surprises and adventure. Set in the neighborhood of the Boston Marathon, Dogs Don’t Look Both Way is a true story with a unique voice. Whether you’re looking for a book for your children or for yourself, to be entertained or educated, here is a book to be in your cart, on your bookshelf, and in your hearts!

To anyone who has ever had strong-minded, adorably frustrating dog, this book is for you. What you’ll find is the true story of Joey, the dog, and his humans. I’m not generally a fan of books told through the eyes of pets, but Joey is hard to resist. There’s such joy in reading a story told through such a curious narrator’s eyes. I couldn’t help but smile as his endless energy caught me up in its web. Ah, to be a dog.