Mad: How to Be a Successful Dog

Offers a humorous look at a dog's life, with tips on choosing a master, dealing with boredom, facing up to punishment, and indulging the "inner dog"

This is Larry Siegel's fourth MAD book during his 30-plus years writing for the magazine.  He's also written for Playboy, as well as for the stage, screen, and television, where he won three Emmys for his work on The Carol Burnett Show.  Spot, Siegel's brilliant co-author, is currently working on his new book, Fire Hydrants That Turn Me On.

John Caldwell, is a regular contributor to MAD magazine.  He lives in upstate New York with his wife, Diane, and his dog, Britt-who has mixed feelings about her owner having anything to do with a book featuring dogs, many of whom are much less successful than herself.