Kathleen (GreytMama) -
Helpful Score: 4
This book was better in concept than execution. It's a fast read, and had a few chuckles, but not as good as I expected. Disappointing.
Jeff P. (jeffp) reviewed The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Rex and Sparky on + 201 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
This book is much better than The Dangerous Book for Boys, but that isn't saying much as I really disliked that book.
In this case, as humor, it mostly works. I didn't find it laugh-out-loud funny very often, but I did enjoy reading it.
In this case, as humor, it mostly works. I didn't find it laugh-out-loud funny very often, but I did enjoy reading it.
Jeannie H. (ilovebooksanddogs) -
Helpful Score: 2
This was cute, a fast read but not worth the price I paid buying it new.
Michelle S. (Valorian) reviewed The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Rex and Sparky on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
It was cute at some parts I guess but most of it was ho hum. Not really for kids unless you wantes your kids to read a chapter on b*tches and how to mount ect. Wasnt as interesting as what I was lead to believe.
Linda S. (punchbuggy27) reviewed The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Rex and Sparky on + 66 more book reviews
This is an amusing and unusual book! It is supposed to be 'read' by dogs! Some of the chapters included"What do do during a Thunderstorm', 'how to pick a pill of out peanut butter' and 'making toys out of household items'. A must read for any dog owner!
Michele M. (bandispride) reviewed The Dangerous Book for Dogs: A Parody by Rex and Sparky on + 10 more book reviews
This is adorably written
They deliver the goods to lighten your mood. I am going to send it to the shelf of the old soldiers' home as they need to be cheered up (as does the staff, visitors, etc.)!
This was published one year before The Devious Book for Cats and my copy is from tenth printing so it apparently has sold well. While the authors are 'Rex and Sparky,' they are aided by a LLC that calls themselves the Action 5 (five gals and guys who have worked for The Onion). Good line drawings by Emily Flake in this well made book. The book promises to "explain everything else a dog ever wanted to know but was afraid to ask. Rex and Sparky wrote this parody without authorization (because they are dogs and do what they want)."
Sample sentences from The Duck Hunt (4 pp.). "Once, when people hunted for their food, the dog was valued more than gold." Equipment: "You need yourself and your snout. That's all." Preparations: When you see the rifle and special clothing come out, "get a good night's rest, because the odds are good that you will spend tomorrow in a cold, awesome place." The Hunt. The need for patience on the dog's part is emphasized. "If a duck is disobedient and does not fall, you should stay put and look sympathetically at your owner, who will be angry."
Other sections include among many others: 'Poop, An Indelicate Discussion. 2pp.' "Where should we poop?" ("You should poop wherever you like. Some people try to get you to walk off the sidewalk and into the oil, grimy hot gutter. That's nasty. Instead of letting them dictate your duty, try pooping on tree roots, on sidewalk, or in a tall patch of weeds. Just poop where your mood moves you. What does it really matter, anyway? Your owner will clean it up."
'Training a New Human. 2pp.' "Assert Yourself." ("Right from the start you must make sure your new human knows his place. To do this, assert your dominance. He must know that you are in charge. When the new human comes to you and pats you on the head, stare into his eyes without looking away. If he says 'Aw!' and rubs your ears, you will know he is ready to be trained.") "Make your needs clear." "Patience." "Spend time with them." "Repetition."
No bibliography or index.
This was published one year before The Devious Book for Cats and my copy is from tenth printing so it apparently has sold well. While the authors are 'Rex and Sparky,' they are aided by a LLC that calls themselves the Action 5 (five gals and guys who have worked for The Onion). Good line drawings by Emily Flake in this well made book. The book promises to "explain everything else a dog ever wanted to know but was afraid to ask. Rex and Sparky wrote this parody without authorization (because they are dogs and do what they want)."
Sample sentences from The Duck Hunt (4 pp.). "Once, when people hunted for their food, the dog was valued more than gold." Equipment: "You need yourself and your snout. That's all." Preparations: When you see the rifle and special clothing come out, "get a good night's rest, because the odds are good that you will spend tomorrow in a cold, awesome place." The Hunt. The need for patience on the dog's part is emphasized. "If a duck is disobedient and does not fall, you should stay put and look sympathetically at your owner, who will be angry."
Other sections include among many others: 'Poop, An Indelicate Discussion. 2pp.' "Where should we poop?" ("You should poop wherever you like. Some people try to get you to walk off the sidewalk and into the oil, grimy hot gutter. That's nasty. Instead of letting them dictate your duty, try pooping on tree roots, on sidewalk, or in a tall patch of weeds. Just poop where your mood moves you. What does it really matter, anyway? Your owner will clean it up."
'Training a New Human. 2pp.' "Assert Yourself." ("Right from the start you must make sure your new human knows his place. To do this, assert your dominance. He must know that you are in charge. When the new human comes to you and pats you on the head, stare into his eyes without looking away. If he says 'Aw!' and rubs your ears, you will know he is ready to be trained.") "Make your needs clear." "Patience." "Spend time with them." "Repetition."
No bibliography or index.
