The Good Boy's Guide to Being Good Master Your Humans and Live Your Best Puppin’ Life

The Good Boy’s Guide to Being Good is an entertaining account of a dog trying to understand his human and live his best life.

Written from the point of view of Sprout, an “Insta-famous” dog who pushes a tiny shopping cart amongst other tricks, it uses humorous real-life anecdotes to provide a light-hearted take on how to raise a well-behaved dog, brought to life with adorable and entertaining photos of Sprout in all walks of life.

Sprout’s ‘wisdom’ covers understanding and successfully living alongside humans, progresses to navigating the outside world and learning manners, and culminates with a few simple yet unique tricks.

Each tip is accompanied by a human translation to break down the actual principle Sprout is describing so that dog owners can apply the wisdom to their own pets.

A funny and fresh take on how to look after your dog, The Good Boy’s Guide to Being Good is the perfect gift for any dog lover or owner, new or old, who wants a little insight into how to care for their canine companions.

DEDICATIONS
FOREWORD BY TRAINER (To come)
INTRODUCTIONS
You’re Welcome   x
Please Configure Your Dog                     x
A GLOSSARY OF VERY GOOD WORDS x
CHAPTER 1: HUMAN INTEREST  x
That Time I Picked My Human and Gave Her a Present
You Are Good      x
Don’t Panic           x
Recognize That Telltale Crinkle of the Snackies Bag      x
Remember What Made Them Happy       x
How to Open a Bottle of Wine     x
Hang Out in Your Room  x
Be a Creature of Habit (and Leisure)        x
Clear Rules, Can’t Lose    x
Speak Up for Yourself      x
Find Your Sunny Spot                  x
CHAPTER 2: HOUSE RULES         x
That Time She Made it Rain        x
Yes, You Do That Out There        x
You’ll Never Find the Perfect Spot          x
Make Friends with The Vacuum Monster            x
Get in the Big Bed                        x
The Art of Negotiating with a Puppy       x
Learn to Entertain Yourself          x
Barking at the Door is Unnecessary         x
If You Want Human Food, Find the Nearest Sucker       x
When in Doubt Try a Polite Sit    x
An Ode to Rules   x
CHAPTER 3: BRAVE NEW WORLD         x
That Time I Fell in Love with the Wine Storex
House Rules Apply Outside Too  x
Be Open-Minded  x
Take it Day by Day          x
Odds Are the World Isn’t Ending x
Be A [Dog] Mama Bearx
Find Your Canine Crewx
Your Dogtor is There to Halpx
Tiny Humans are Vending Machinesx
Snug Up in a Sweaterx
Dream. Believe. Achieve. x
CHAPTER 4: TEACHER’S PET       x
That Time I Learned the Easiest Trick Everx
Take Your Human to Schoolx
Minimal Practice Makes Perfectx
Get Used to Working for Crumbsx
Work Hard-ish, Play Harderx
A Love Letter to Trainingx
Love the Clickx
Good Things Come to Those Who Listenx
Come Here Oftenx
You’re Never Too Old for New Tricksx
Playing the Gamex
CHAPTER 5: EXTRACURRICULARS       x
That Time I Almost Joined the Circus      x
Just Be Yourself   x
Learn “Boop!”      x
Learn “Room Service”      x
Learn “Strike a Pose”       x
Learn “Dance Party”         x
CONCLUSION: A Star is Unleashed            x
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A LIST OF VERY IMPORTANT THINGS