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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100156034506

ISBN-139780156034500

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Number of Pages416 Pages

Publication NameMerle's Door : Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2008

SubjectGeneral, Dogs / General, Animals / General

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Subject AreaPets, Nature, Reference

AuthorTed Kerasote

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight14.5 Oz

Item Length8.1 in

Item Width5.3 in

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ReviewsThis exquisitely written book is sure to be controversial, but it raises important questions that every thoughtful dog owner should consider., In telling Merle's story, Kerasote also explores the science behind canine behavior and evolution, weaving in research on the human-canine bond and musing on the way dogs see the world. Merle is a true character, yet Merle is also Everydog. An absolute treasure of a book., PRAISE FOR MERLE'S DOOR Charming."— Entertainment Weekly This summer's Marley ."— People Anyone who ever loved a dog will find something to enjoy in Merle's Door ."— The Christian Science Monitor 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 A truly wonderful book—iconoclastic, mind-blowing, and gorgeously written." —Delia Ephron, author of Hanging Up and Frannie in Pieces, [T]his summer's Marley ? In his memoir cum training manual, Kerasote waxes poetic about his mutt Merle and provides tips for deepening the dog/human bond., Kerasote gives readers much to consider that will enrich their own relationships with their pets. His book is highly recommended, but it does come with a tissue alert., "[T]his summer's "Marley"? In his memoir cum training manual, Kerasote waxes poetic about his mutt Merle and provides tips for deepening the dog/human bond.", "Reading "Merle''s Door" involves more than just sailing through an engaging biography of a man sharing his life with a rare and free-spirited dog since it contains islands of useful and scientifically sound information about dog behavior as well. To be entertained and educated at the same time time is rare in dog books, which makes this one definitely worth reading.", Merle' s Door is a love story for grown-ups-- an intense reciprocal relationship between a dog and his man, and how we and our dogs genuinely share feelings and emotions., It is no exaggeration to say that Merle's Door could be the best book ever written about a dog or dogs--one dog in particular, the magnificent Merle of the title, but also about dogs in general.... It is beautifully written, a real page turner, often funny, always fascinating, and very moving. It's a book you will never forget., Beginning with Jock of the Bushveld in 1907, many biographies have been written about wonderful dogs whose lives have crossed the borders between the wild and the tame, but none surpasses Merle's Door . It is a joyous, sad, gripping, and deeply moving testament to the fulfilling relationship that can grow between human and dog., "Beginning with "Jock of the Bushveld" in 1907, many biographies have been written about wonderful dogs whose lives have crossed the borders between the wild and the tame, but none surpasses "Merle''s Door," It is a joyous, sad, gripping, and deeply moving testament to the fulfilling relationship that can grow between human and dog.", 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., PRAISE FOR BLOODTIES"The world is lucky to have this book."--ELIZABETH MARSHALL THOMAS, author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGSPRAISE FOR OUT THERE"[A] sly, funny, and wise look at the world beyond the walls that we erect to keep ourselves safe from the wilderness and to keep the wilderness safe from us."--ALEXANDRA FULLER, author of DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT , "Merlee(tm)s Door is a love story for grown-upse"an intense reciprocal relationship between a dog and his man, and how we and our dogs genuinely share feelings and emotions.", "It is no exaggeration to say that "Merle's Door" could be the best book ever written about a dog or dogs--one dog in particular, the magnificent Merle of the title, but also about dogs in general.... It is beautifully written, a real page turner, often funny, always fascinating, and very moving. It's a book you will never forget.", Reading Merle's Door involves more than just sailing through an engaging biography of a man sharing his life with a rare and free-spirited dog since it contains islands of useful and scientifically sound information about dog behavior as well. To be entertained and educated at the same time time is rare in dog books, which makes this one definitely worth reading., Humorous, jubilant and touching by turns... Kerasote''s strong love for Merle and enthusiasm for life in the wild will win over many readers., PRAISE FOR BLOODTIES "The world is lucky to have this book."--ELIZABETH MARSHALL THOMAS, author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS PRAISE FOR OUT THERE "[A] sly, funny, and wise look at the world beyond the walls that we erect to keep ourselves safe from the wilderness and to keep the wilderness safe from us."--ALEXANDRA FULLER, author of DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT --, "Kerasote has created a whole new work of art. "Merle''s Door" is the best, the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen. A terrific book, a superb book, I can''t think of a single other book that conveys the love of a human for a dog so well.", Merlee(tm)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., 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., In telling Merle''s story, Kerasote also explores the science behind canine behavior and evolution, weaving in research on the human-canine bond and musing on the way dogs see the world. Merle is a true character, yet Merle is also Everydog. An absolute treasure of a book., PRAISE FOR BLOODTIES"The world is lucky to have this book."--ELIZABETH MARSHALL THOMAS, author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGSPRAISE FOR OUT THERE"[A] sly, funny, and wise look at the world beyond the walls that we erect to keep ourselves safe from the wilderness and to keep the wilderness safe from us."--ALEXANDRA FULLER, author of DONe(tm)T LETe(tm)S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT, Kerasote has created a whole new work of art. Merle's Door is the best, the most utterly compelling translation of dog to human I have ever seen. A terrific book, a superb book, I can't think of a single other book that conveys the love of a human for a dog so well., Humorous, jubilant and touching by turns... Kerasote's strong love for Merle and enthusiasm for life in the wild will win over many readers., PRAISE FOR MERLE'S DOOR "Charming."-- Entertainment Weekly "This summer's Marley ."-- People "Anyone who ever loved a dog will find something to enjoy in Merle's Door ."-- The Christian Science Monitor " 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 "A truly wonderful book--iconoclastic, mind-blowing, and gorgeously written." --Delia Ephron, author of Hanging Up and Frannie in Pieces, Merles Door is a love story for grown-upsan intense reciprocal relationship between a dog and his man, and how we and our dogs genuinely share feelings and emotions., PRAISE FOR MERLE'S DOOR "Charming."- Entertainment Weekly "This summer's Marley ."- People "Anyone who ever loved a dog will find something to enjoy in Merle's Door ."- The Christian Science Monitor " 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 "A truly wonderful book-iconoclastic, mind-blowing, and gorgeously written." -Delia Ephron, author of Hanging Up and Frannie in Pieces, 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., Merle's Door is a love story for grown-ups-an intense reciprocal relationship between a dog and his man, and how we and our dogs genuinely share feelings and emotions., PRAISE FOR BLOODTIES "The world is lucky to have this book."--ELIZABETH MARSHALL THOMAS, author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS PRAISE FOR OUT THERE "[A] sly, funny, and wise look at the world beyond the walls that we erect to keep ourselves safe from the wilderness and to keep the wilderness safe from us."--ALEXANDRA FULLER, author of DON'T LET'S GO TO THE DOGS TONIGHT

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal636.7092/9

Table Of Contentcontents prologue xiii chapter 1: From the Wild 1 chapter 2: The First Dog 26 chapter 3: The Synaptic Kiss 49 chapter 4: In the Genes 67 chapter 5: Building the Door 97 chapter 6: Growing Into Himself 113 chapter 7: Top Dog 145 chapter 8: The Gray Cat 169 chapter 9: Estrogen Clouds 181 chapter 10: At Home in the Arms of the Country 194 chapter 11: The Problem of Me 210 chapter 12: The Mayor of Kelly 234 chapter 13: The Alpha Pair 249 chapter 14: White Muzzle 270 chapter 15: What Do Dogs Want? 284 chapter 16: A Looser Leash 304 chapter 17: t-family: 'Times New Roman'" The First Passing 313 chapter 18: Through the Door 327 with many thanks 363 notes 365 index 381

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SynopsisWhile on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog--a Labrador mix--who was living on his own in the wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him home. There, he realized that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in. A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle's Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior as well as insights into the origins and evolution of the human-dog partnership. Merle showed Kerasote how dogs might live if they were allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be applied universally., WINNER OF THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDA moving, insightful love story about the vast possiblities of the relationship between humans and dogs.While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote meets a Labrador mix living on his own in the wild. They become attached to each other, and Kerasote decides to bring the dog, who he names Merle, home. There, after realizing that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world, he installs a dog door in his house, allowing Merle to live both outside and in.Merle shows Kerasote how dogs might live if they were allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be applied universally, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior, as well as insights into the origins and evolution of the human-dog partnership. A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle's Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine., 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., WINNER OF THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARD A moving, insightful love story about the vast possiblities of the relationship between humans and dogs. While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote meets a Labrador mix living on his own in the wild. They become attached to each other, and Kerasote decides to bring the dog, who he names Merle, home. There, after realizing that Merle's native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world, he installs a dog door in his house, allowing Merle to live both outside and in. Merle shows Kerasote how dogs might live if they were allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be applied universally, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior, as well as insights into the origins and evolution of the human-dog partnership. A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle's Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine., WINNER OF THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARD A moving, insightful love story about the vast possiblities of the relationship between humans and dogs., Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness, leadership, and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Kerasote takes readers on the journey shared with a dog he found in a Utah desert.

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