Tavi Tails – The Diary of a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of a Master Human Trainer

Product Description

“A superb work of fiction…lifting us from the normality of our lives and encouraging a wonderful new perspective on family, loyalty, and love.” – Readers’ FavoriteAt seven weeks, Tavi was already opinionated, confident he had important ideas to share. That was a bit tricky because humans are quite bark-challenged. After lots of training, this expressive English Golden Retriever taught his mom to see the world through his eyes, proof indeed he is a Master Human Trainer.Tavi understood the importance of communication when his mom came home from school full of sorrow because a student there Left Forever. He whined, confused and sad too. He loved all his minutes and seconds, and he could not understand why someone would choose to Leave Forever. He knew then that his job was to share everything he learned, hoping that no matter how sad they might be, humans will pick to stay.Along with his duck chasing Lab, his protective Collie, and their family, Tavi delights in life’s adventures and faces its challenges – from Bad Guy Leash and the power of Butt Plop Wide Paw, to the courage it takes to be a Flying Duckdog, to the scary responsibility of training his Puppy. He learns that dogs can be Here, But Not Here, that humans can get lost, and that if he has his Pack, he has all he really needs.While translating from puppy to English is not an exact science, this book reflects Tavi’s experiences in his own voice. Tavi Tails will touch hearts and funny bones, and will offer readers the chance to learn about, and laugh at, our world from a unique perspective.

Review

“The atmospheric touches, euphemisms, and word choices that author Lisa Richman puts into her work literally transport us into a totally different mindset, lifting us from the normality of our lives and encouraging a wonderful new perspective on family, loyalty, and love. There is plenty of gentle humor in the work.Overall, Tavi Tails: The Diary of a Dog is a superb work of fiction grounded in very touching reality.”  -K.C. Finn, Readers’ Favorite

“Lisa Richman has crafted a story that shines like a rescue light on a stormy sea. Tavi’s childlike awe…. is heartwarming and soul stirring.” -Amanda Murello, Indies Today

“Tavi’s choice observations and discoveries, narrated in the first person, offers advanced elementary-level through adult readers a whimsical flare and approach that is delightful.” -D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

From the Author

 My original hope was that Tavi Tails would resonate in the hearts and funny bones of dog lovers. I now believe that Tavi’s perspectives on love and family will provide inspiration to all readers and that his stories will make them smile.

From the Back Cover

Why humans should never pick to Leave Forever…

When I was young Tavi, I did not know much, but I wanted to share what I did understand. That was tricky, because humans are bark-challenged, but after lots of training, I am confident in my mom’s ability to type my story for me. 

One day, she came home from school full of Sad because a student there Left Forever. I whined, confused and sad too. I love all my minutes and seconds, and whatever is bigger than that, and I could not understand why someone would choose to Leave Forever. I knew then my job was to share everything I learn, hoping that no matter how sad, humans will pick to stay. 

Along with my duckchasing Lab, my protective Collie, and our humans, I delight in life’s adventures and face its challenges – from Bad Guy Leash and the power of Butt Plop Wide Paw, to the courage it takes to be a Flying Duckdog, to the scary responsibility of teaching my Puppy to be his own self. I learn that dogs can be Here, But Not Here, that humans can get lost, and that if I have your Pack, I have all you really need.