People, Pets and Problems

By Pat Tahou

In this fictional memoir loosely based on the author's own experiences, animal behaviorist, Amy Kriste's descriptions of the physical and psychological attributes of her clients, their pets and her quirky neighbors are sharply drawn and memorable. Central to her stories about the skewed relationships between the problem pets and their human companions is the basic misunderstanding each has of the others' behavior. Amy' efforts to remedy that misunderstanding are provocative, amusing and, on occasion, heart-stopping when, with little warning, she's faced by a pet that is not just a problem but also a dangerous animal. Moving smoothly from case to case, Amy's recollections are colorfully enhanced by her joy in her natural environment. The portrayals of her beloved cottage by the bay and the creatures she observes in the woods, fields and bay waters are vividly delineated. Though this is not a 'how to' book, solutions to common difficulties such as house-training, feeding and aggressive behavior appear within the context of the pertinent cases.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145638550X
• ISBN13: 9781456385507
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"