Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

Ted Kerasote

ISBN 10: 0156034808 / ISBN 13: 9780156034807

Published by Harvest Books, 2007

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Anyone who ever loved a dog will find something to enjoy in Merle's Door.--The Christian Science Monitor Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert Merle living wild and Ted looking for a pup to shape into a companion. But the training went both ways. Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife and Merle taught Ted that a dog grows more intelligent whenallowed to makehis own decisions.Their journey is part buddy adventure, part love story, and part insightful explanation of how sharing leadership with your dog will make him a better best friend. Merle s Door is a window into the mind of a dog. You will experience his loyalty, fears, and joys and his true inner self. Everybody who loves dogs must read this book. Temple Grandin, author of Animals In Translation Merle's Dooris a compelling, insightful and tender story that opens new doors into the understanding of the nature of dogs.--Bark Magazine TED KERASOTE s writing has appeared in more than fifty periodicals, including Audubon, National Geographic Traveler, Outside, Field & Stream, Salon, and the New York Times. His most recent book, Out There: In the Wild in a Wired Age, won the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Wyoming. Visit www.MerlesDoor.com.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
• Publisher: Harvest Books
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156034808
• ISBN 13: 9780156034807
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’s life, this national bestseller explores the relationship between humans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would they stay with their human friends?

Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle was living wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. As their bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, and Merle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his own decisions.

Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merle shared. As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merle’s Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating.

About the Author

TED KERASOTE ’s writing has appeared in more than fifty periodicals, including Audubon, National Geographic Traveler, Outside, Field & Stream, Salon, and the New York Times. His most recent book, Out There: In the Wild in a Wired Age, won the National Outdoor Book Award. He lives in Wyoming.