The Other Dog

This is an endearing, funny book that I would recommend to any families with dogs that are expecting children for the first time, or are introducing dogs to a toddler. My dog seems to feel the exact same way (at least I think so!) as the narrator dog of this book. Very cute and I will be surprised if this doesn't become a classic!

Author: Christine Davenier This book is basically about a dog who lives in a nice home. During the summer the dog's owner had a baby and the dog was really mad because she wanted to be the center of attention. She was lonely and everyone was busy with the baby. The dog didn't get to have any fun with its owner. The dog is narrating the story and telling us what a wonderful dog she is. At first, the dog thinks the baby was another dog. The dog was really trying to get along with the baby but the owners didn't let her because they might think that the dog might bite the baby. The baby always makes the dog mad because the baby pulls her ears all the time. Finally the baby was beginning to get along with the dog and the dog seems to be getting to know this baby. I think that parents should read this to their children because this is a wonderful book that could teach children how to behave with pets. This book is really creative because the dog was narrating and I think that the kids will enjoy the book because the dog was mostly the interesting part in the story. I think kids will love to read this over and over.

This story is told from the point of view of Touche, the dog, and what a marvelous dog Touche is! His attentive and amusing observations of "the other dog" range from "the other dog's" missing tail, lack of ventures outside for potty-time, sleeping arrangements, growth spurts, and "the other dog's" reaction to him, Touche (which is very satisfying to Touche). Touche's warm, intelligent, fun-loving and witty voice and the expressive illustrations that showed him at the peak of his interaction with "the other dog" made me a long-lasting and faithful friend.

We were proud parents of two very spoiled chihuhahua puppies. These dogs were our babies! This book tells the pets side of things when the new baby comes home. I loved it! what a great story.

My husband and I are finally expecting our first child. Imagine my delight when I found this book that could have just as easily been written by our dog! This hilarious and whimsical tale is told from the dog's perspective when her owners return with a new baby. She just simply can't comprehend why her owners might need ANOTHER "dog". Afterall, she is cute, smart, and talented. She provides much evidence to support her findings: she only eats once a day, she goes outside to take her of her business. In the end, she realizes that the "other dog" has begun to show an interest in her many talents and decides the other "dog" must have signs of intelligence afterall. Very cute!