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Inspired by Garden & Gun magazine’s popular “Good Dog” column, a rich collection of true stories celebrating the unique relationship between humans and their canine companions, penned by some of today’s top writers, including Jon Meacham, Roy Blount, Jr, Dominique Browning, and P.J. O’Rourke.

When Garden & Gun magazine debuted a column aptly named “Good Dog,” it quickly became one of the publication’s most popular features in print. Now, Editor-in-Chief David DiBennedetto (proud owner of a Boykin spaniel) and the editors of G&G have gathered the most memorable stories, as well as original pieces, in this collection of essays written by some of most notable dog owners in literature and journalism.

Good Dog offers memorable, beautifully written stories of dog ownership, companionship, friendship, and kinship. From the troublemakers who can’t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who won’t leave our sides, this poignant anthology showcases man’s best friend through all of his most endearing—and sometimes maddening—attributes. By turns inspirational and humorous (just like the dogs we love), Good Dog is a must-have collection for dog lovers everywhere.

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“A sparkling collection of 51 dog stories… this selection of vignettes is varied, entertaining and frequently heartwarming.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The pieces run the gamut from heart-wrenching to hilarious… this is a wonderful compilation of well-written short narratives covering all aspects of life with dogs.” — Library Journal

“I love this book.” — Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

“A heartwarming collection that will please even the diehard cat-lovers among us.” — Publishers Weekly

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Garden & Gun magazine’s aptly named Good Dog column is one of the publication’s most popular features. Now editor in chief David DiBenedetto and the editors of Garden & Gun have gathered their favorite essays as well as original pieces for this must-read collection of dog ownership, companionship, and kinship. 

By turns humorous, inspirational, and poignant, Good Dog offers beautifully crafted stories from such notable writers as P. J. O’Rourke, Jon Meacham, and Roy Blount, Jr. From the troublemakers who can’t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who never leave our sides, this one-of-a-kind anthology showcases man’s best friend through all of his most endearing (and maddening) attributes.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (October 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062242350
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062242358
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.09 x 8.25 inches
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    Garden & Gun is a multiplatform media company that celebrates stories of the American South through powerful journalism, bold photography, exquisite design, and finely curated retail and experiential journeys. The brand is anchored by its award-winning national magazine launched in 2007, Garden & Gun, which reports on the South’s sporting culture, food, music, art, literature, and its people and their ideas. The coveted audience of 1.6 million is further engaged through the brand’s Whole Hog podcast, numerous New York Times best-selling books, Fieldshop by Garden & Gun retail experience, the Garden & Gun Club restaurant at the Battery Atlanta, and 75+ events each year. Visit gardenandgun.com.

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    David DiBenedetto is the senior vice president and editor in chief of Garden & Gun, where he oversees all print and digital platforms. Formerly the executive editor at the title, DiBenedetto was part of the team responsible for the magazine’s National Magazine Award for General Excellence in 2011. Previously he was the editor of Salt Water Sportsman, where, in addition to implementing a complete redesign of the 78-year-old magazine, he led the title to its first-ever National Magazine Award nomination (General Excellence) in 2007. Salt Water Sportsman was the first and is still the only, fishing publication to be nominated for such an honor. Prior to his time at Salt Water Sportsman, DiBenedetto was the deputy editor of Field & Stream. He began his career at Men’s Journal in 1995 as an editorial assistant just three days after graduating from college and worked his way to senior editor in 2001.

    Also an author, DiBenedetto wrote On the Run: An Angler’s Journey Down the Striper Coast in 2003 for HarperCollins. The book received numerous accolades, including a coveted starred review in Publisher’s Weekly. The magazine has so far published four books during his tenure: New York Times best-selling titles The Southerner’s Handbook, Good Dog, The Southerner’s Cookbook, and the latest edition, S is for Southern: A Guide to the South, from Absinthe to Zydeco.

    DiBenedetto was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, and now resides in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife, Jenny; their children, Rosie and Sam; and their two dogs, Boykin spaniel, Pritchard, and Labrador Retriever, Story.

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del ray
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Dog
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
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A good read, short stories, very heart-felt, another good book from G &G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift was well received
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
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Recipient likes to read but has very little free time. This dog book was perfect as each chapter is one essay that can be read in 20 minutes or less. G&G essays are always great!
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Douglas B. Egenolf
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank You for the great book on Good dogs!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
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As a writer of stories I am always on the look out for good stories. I found it with this book. The stories range from simple to no so simple in the wonderful world of dogs. The stories touch all the emotions as a good story will do. With the world a train wreck during these hard times, the dog always seems to continue to offer a safe and wonderful place to hide from this world we live in. It seems to me that you could easily find some more of these great stories to make a Good Dog part 2. Thanks to the author for bringing these stories together in this book!!!!!
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J. Welch
4.0 out of 5 stars A good woman, a good dog
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2015
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I'm a dog guy. I have a German Shepherd, English Shepherd, and Ridgeback something or other all sleeping with a few feet of me as I write this. A good woman, a good dog, and a good truck make for a good life. Some of these writers understand that, some don't. There is one great joke in this book, some great stories. Worth reading. And no, you will not learn anything new about dogs in this book, just maybe understand your place in dog world a little better.
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Daniel R. McCready
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Dog
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015
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I am a dog lover. I always have been. The earliest photos of me are of our dog Cookie and me in my playpen or sitting in the sand at the beach or on our motor boat. I usually had my three year old arm around him. Dogs are the best Christians( and I imagine the best Jews). They love you no matter what you do or don't do. They forgive you if you cause them some type of trouble like taking them to the vet for shots. Now I will tell the story of Cookie 111. She was a British black lab and was smallish in size. When Cookie was about three years old, she seemed despondent. So we got her a puppy....a sort of back up dog. They instantly bonded and our second dog, Gidgit ( the children named her) never cried. Cookie was happy and they played together gleefully. My husband had bought Cookie a station wagon and then decided she needed water to swim. So we bought a cabin on the Lynnhaven river. Both dogs loved it and spent many hours fetching a stick (we threw two but Gidgit always helped Cookie in with her stick). We noticed a strange behavior that Cookie was exhibiting. At high tide, she would swim out a way and then she would be upside down in the water with just her tail and back legs sticking up. We couldn't figure out what she was doing until we told the story to a man who said she was probably eating oysters. At high tide oysters open up to feed. It turned out to be what she was doing. We also noticed a pile of oyster shells under a tree. she was getting them at low tide and bringing them up the hill to eat. She lived 15 years and had no front teeth left. Of course I loved Good Dog.
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Robert Banner
5.0 out of 5 stars Short story format makes it the perfect night stand book
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2015
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Exceptionally well written and edited. Short story format makes it the perfect night stand book. Each story is the perfect length (4-5 pages) to read a couple before turning in. If you're not emotionally stirred by each story, you didn't read it. You'll cry. You'll laugh. You'll remember all the times in your life that a dog touch your heart. A "must buy" for anyone who loves the outdoors.
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Arthur Worster
3.0 out of 5 stars Many of the stories were pretty simple and ones that anyone with dogs can certainly ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015
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I found this book to be "OK". Many of the stories were pretty simple and ones that anyone with dogs can certainly relate to. On the other hand, most were unremarkable. The book is good for casual reading but as it was short stories there was no theme and it became quite repetitive in some respects.
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Layman Follower
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun and involving book for all who appreciate dogs
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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I enjoyed this book, as I am confident that any dog lover would. Each short segment or chapter is written by a different author, who shares their own individual experiences with various dogs they have adopted. Most of these contributions include humor, all of them reflect respect and appreciation for the dogs they've befriended. Some of the associations and reflections are touching, but this is far from being a "sad" or melancholy read....that it definately is not. The chapters are short, each easily readable in 10 or 15 minutes.

Anyone who appreciates the special relationship between humans and dogs will enjoy this book. Readers will see many of their own feelings and experiences as they read "Good Dog".
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