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Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog | 
 enlarge | Author: Ted Kerasote
Publisher: Harcourt
Category: Book
List Price: $25.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  133 reviews
Sales Rank: 832
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.3 x 1.6
ISBN: 0151012709
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7092
EAN: 9780151012701
ASIN: 0151012709
Publication Date: July 2, 2007
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Condition: Hardcover. Ex Public Library, Light circulation. Very nice reading condition. Dustjacket in protective Mylar Plastic. May have usual markings, stickers or pocket. Shipped promptly. Thank you for shopping with us!
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Product Description
While on a camping trip, Ted Kerasote met a dog—a Labrador mix—who was living on his own in the wild. They became attached to each other, and Kerasote decided to name the dog Merle and bring him home. There, he realized that Merle’s native intelligence would be diminished by living exclusively in the human world. He put a dog door in his house so Merle could live both outside and in.
A deeply touching portrait of a remarkable dog and his relationship with the author, Merle’s Door explores the issues that all animals and their human companions face as their lives intertwine, bringing to bear the latest research into animal consciousness and behavior as well as insights into the origins and evolution of the human-dog partnership. Merle showed Kerasote how dogs might live if they were allowed to make more of their own decisions, and Kerasote suggests how these lessons can be applied universally.
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Heart Warming May 20, 2008
Merle's Door will bring a smile to your face and a tear to you eye. As I read the adventures of Merle, I feel like I am right there with them in their experiences. Ted has a way to draw the reader into the story with him. Those of us who own Labs and Golden Retrievers, this story brings it all close to home.
This book is a wonderful read, and I recommend it everyone. especially those of us who lover dogs. I am reading the book for the second time.
Incredible Book! May 18, 2008
Through my tears as I finished this book, I knew I had to recommend it to all of my dog loving kids and friends. Ted's writing style is laid back and easy to read. He writes from the heart and it shows. I particuarly enjoyed reading about the exploits of Merle and then Ted would interject a bit of factual information on dogs that tied in with what he had been telling about Merle.
Merle, was a unique, compassionate, adventureous soul and I must say that I grew to love him as much as the author. I adore my own dogs even more since I have read this book.
This is a must read, must have book for anyone who remotely loves animals. I have given copies to over ten people now and every one of them have thoroughly loved and enjoyed this book. Thanks, Ted for a great read and thanks for sharing Merle with us. My life is richer because I read about him and you.
The most wonderful book I've read in a long time! May 8, 2008
Wonderful blend of heartfelt story and the science of dog history and behavior. I laughed, I cried (like a baby!) I felt as if I knew Merle and Ted. Ted was able to give Merle the ideal life that I wish I could provide for my four legged best friends. Good job!
For true dog lovers! May 7, 2008
A must read for all dog people. While most of us can't offer the same freedomss that Merle was able to enjoy, the book teaches us to never
A great read May 5, 2008
The book was thoroughly enjoyable, telling the story of the author's close relationship with a remarkable dog. It also had interesting material about the history, science, and psychology of the relationship between humans and dogs. I highly recommend it.
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