Barking. Biting. Piddling. Digging. Dogs are wonderful companions, but they can also be challenging housemates. Dr. Gary Sampson has a message for owners: it’s not the dog’s fault. It’s yours. He helps owners understand why their animal is acting — or reacting — in a certain way and explains how to change that behavior for the better. Using real-life examples from his practice, Sampson proves it’s possible to convert that howling devil into an angel.
Coauthor Dick Wolfsie is an Emmy-winning reporter for WISH-TV in Indianapolis and the author of eleven books, including Mornings with Barney; The True Story of an Incredible Beagle. His humor column is syndicated in thirty newspapers weekly.
Gary R. Sampson, DVM, is a veterinarian who specializes in behavioral problems in dogs and cats. Dr. Sampson, whose practice is well known throughout the Midwest, was recognized as ''Best Veterinarian'' by Indianapolis Monthly magazine in 2004.