Last Dog on the Hill

May 1, 2010
This memoir about a wonderful dog begins in 1989 as Duno and his girlfriend spot feral rottweiler-mix puppies, the offspring of marijuana farm guard dogs, on a hill ridge in California. One makes a beeline toward them, and the puppy soon to be named Lou becomes the catalyst for Duno's new career as a pet behaviorist and well-known author of 18 books (e.g., "Be the Dog: Secrets of the Natural Dog Owner"). Clearly, Lou was one of a kind; brilliant and brave, he not only saved Duno's life twice but also helped train (and so save the lives of) last-chance dogs. VERDICT Although somewhat marred by repeated foreshadowing, this will be greatly enjoyed by lovers of animal memoirs like John Grogan's "Marley and Me" and Vicki Myron's "Dewey" as well as other books exploring the human-canine connection. Equally humorous and serious, the book portrays the duo's heartwarming bond of love. [For more dog memoirs, see also "Short Takes: Pet Memoirs," "LJ" 2/1/10, p. 88.Ed.]Susan Riley, Mt. Kisco P.L., NY

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