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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog |  | Author: Ted Kerasote
Publisher: Mariner Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  290 reviews
Sales Rank: 72338
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 416
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0156034506
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7092
EAN: 9780156034500
ASIN: 0156034506
Publication Date: April 21, 2008
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Product Description
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.
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 so good I couldn't finish it! September 3, 2010
Genghis
It has been two years since I read all but the final 2 chapters of this book. The story is so touching, I just don't want to know how it ends. And since it's a book about a dog...we all know how it is going to end:( This is a MUST book for the dog lover in your life.
 The BEST man-dog book EVER! August 29, 2010
William Dahl (Redmond, OR)
The most fantastic, engaging book you will ever read regarding the life of a dog, and the impact that life has on man. Unequivocally an adventure of the heart and the mind. Get it at the local bookstore. Trust us....you'll be very glad you did.
This is THE BEST man-dog book EVER!
(We even dropped into Kelly, Wyoming to see if Ted might be at the local coffee shop --- You've GOT to LOVE a book to journey to Kelly, Wyoming --- believe us... we even brought our Lab "Reggie" with us).
Can't wait for Ted's next book (He has a new Lab puppy you know!).
If you love your dog... August 23, 2010
lcgspeak
...you'll love this book. The innate intelligence of Merle, a beautiful golden retriever, and Merle's fellowship with the book's author are astounding. A friend recommended this book with a warning - have a tissue ready for the end. Why can't puppies live forever?
 If zero was possible, that would be my rating August 18, 2010
Gloria Beaverson (Roxborough Park, CO USA)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
This was a rather interesting read, but it did get wordy with all of the so-called support the author tried to use for his very unrealistic way of having a dog. It is not at all the way the majority of dogs can live in this world. I find it interesting that he never really talked of responsibility.
Responsibility is NOT letting your dog run free to be subjected to other dogs, people with guns, snakes, wildlife, below zero blizzards, cars and the hundreds of other hazzards there are for a dog in the world. Responsibility is NOT thinking your dog told you that he should 'die in his own time' when the dog can't walk, can't eat, and is peeing and pooping all over himself. Or in the case of Allison, a dog with a huge, draining, stinking tumor on his face.
I actually was doing ok with this book, even though I thought much of it was so very far from reality.
But when I got to when Brower and Merle were so very ill, I got angry. The author said Merle was not in pain. Oh really? He doesn't know for sure. And even if he was pain-free, he was pooping and peeing on himself. Have you ever heard of dying with dignity? Your dog was SUFFERING. You are one selfish dude.
Wonderful Book July 30, 2010
Meredith (WV)
This book shows what it is really like for the life of a dog who is such a free thinker. I love the descriptive quality of the outdoors and the situations that Merle has been through. Shows the unique bond that exists between the owner and his dog. A bit of a tear jerker and well worth the read!
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