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Book Review of Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog
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This book 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.
As much a love story as a story of independence and partnership, Merle's Door is tender, funny, and ultimately illuminating.