Marshall Thomas IS the original animal whisperer!
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas is not only a genius; she IS the original animal whisperer! An Animal Shaman! She has taken the reader deep into the minds of the canine companion and showed the reader very openly their emotional relationships with their family counterparts. Marshall Thomas proves there is no divide among species by using her brilliantly insightful observations of our companion friends detailing the secret of their order based on her own interactions and in depth study of her wonderful family---A very large family which includes a cast of character canines who just so happen to love to share a lick at an ice cream cone with the Patriarch of the family. On the humorous side, one gets the sense of a virtual animal soap opera as we read about Marshall Thomas? canines? some of who lost loves, gained friends, were refused entry into the mature girl (dog) clique and who rightfully pouted from a bruised ego over a bowl of popcorn. This part alone will teach the reader to weigh their words and actions when dealing with their companion animals. You will never look at your pet the same way again after reading this delightful book. More importantly, this book will help you to not only better understand your furry friend, but allow them to properly train YOU! If you want Elizabeth Marshall Thomas to read it to you, try the audio book, too. SUPERB!