by Howard Weinstein & Mail Order Annie
(Toad Hall/Puppy Paws Press, trade paperback, 224 pages, photos; ISBN: 1-893407-06-3)

honked car horns, vanquished baby gates, schemed after cookies, donuts, and room-service sandwiches, starred at Star Trek conventions….and charmed everyone she met. But charm doesn't mean a puppy won't eat the kitchen walls!

Best-selling author-turned-trainer Howard Weinstein tells Annie's story in a truly universal dog book, and shares his hard-won expertise -- Giving new pup-owners training tips and a clear idea of what to expect from life with a wonderful dog…including "Puppy Prep 101" and "Puppy School 202" -- Helping current pet-owners get the most from the human-canine relationships -- Sharing stories to touch the hearts of all dog-lovers. Written with a journalist's eye for truth and detail, a novelist's story-telling skills, and a professional trainer's observations and experience…

"…A humorous, touching and honest account of the author's fifteen years as the companion of Mail Order Annie, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi... What really amazed me was how well Mr. Weinstein captured Annie's personality and spirit, and truly brought her to life on every page... What sets this book apart from others is how honest Mr. Weinstein is in covering the mistakes he made as he and Annie grew together... This is a wonderfully insightful book for new puppy owners... The funny thing about Annie is that she was no more special or extraordinary than my dog or yours. But what Mr. Weinstein manages to do is write the beautiful memoir that I would want to write for my dog."
Heather Gilpatrick, Maryland - Editor, THE TIDE (newsletter of the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of the Potomac)

"…The author's touching, funny, and perceptive history of his 15 year relationship with Mail Order Annie provides humor and insight into the special world of those who choose to share our lives with the Pembroke Welsh Corgi. His practical and well designed training chapters… include much more than basic obedience. This little book is a treasure…"
Claire McClure, Florida - Breeder (Tim Tam Pembroke Welsh Corgis); AKC Obedience Judge Emeritus

"As someone who is thinking about getting a dog, but still waiting for the right moment, I was so touched by this story. Weinstein's writing is honest, intelligent, and genuinely funny and his training advice seems on the money."
Maria P Rivera, New York

"Unique, and wonderful! Howard's excellent advice is applicable to all breeds of dog, not just Corgis. And the story of Mail Order Annie will melt your heart."
T. J. Burnside Clapp, California

"The title of this book is flat-out stupid. Don't let that turn you away from this great book."
Wendy A F G Stengel, Washington, DC

"…Reaffirms the journey of joy, love, frustration and memories created through pet ownership… Through Howard's open way of sharing his memories, I relived numerous memories of my own pets -- and also of the many animals I have treated over the years. He incorporates both the development of his relationship with Annie and the important basics of owner responsibility…"
David Tayman, DVM, Maryland

"Howard Weinstein writes with a wonderful warmth… Truly touching… He has all but convinced me that Corgis are among the most extraordinary creatures on the planet."
Warner Books

(Read more reviews on the Puppy Kisses page at Amazon.com)