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The Dog at the Gate: How a Throw-Away Dog Becomes Special (The Pups & Purrs Humane Education Series) Paperback – October 6, 2017

by Sunny Weber (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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“Defiantly I spread my legs, lowered my head,flattened my ears, bared my teeth, and for the first time in my life, I growled at a human!”

Puppy Max doesn’t have the easiest start in life. After being taken from his mother, he faces hunger, living alone outside, a vicious dog next door, and even menacing raccoons. But just when this Australian Shepherd thinks it can’t get any worse, he is abandoned at an animal shelter.

Max is rescued and fostered in a home complete with canine companions—Miles, a benevolent fellow Aussie, and cantankerous, bossy little Muffin. He also lives with three cats, two parakeets, and one incredible mistress.

Can a dog like Max go from years without a bath to unconditional love and acceptance? Or will hisnew family abandon him again? Max is never sure—until the ultimate challenge shakes his world.

Fans of classics like Black Beauty, Thomasina, and Beautiful Joe, which feature redemptive bonds between animals and people, will find The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special offers a touching tale of love and triumph.
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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Part of series
    The Pups & Purrs Humane Education Series
  3. Print length
    246 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publication date
    October 6, 2017
  7. ISBN-10
    0996661247
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0996661249
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Dog kids book hurricane dog a dog in two worlds book
The Dog at the Gate: How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special Hurricane Dog: A Tale of Betrayal, Redemption & Change From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds
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Price $15.00 $15.00 $14.49
Page Count 246 240 196
Awards Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver; CIPA EVVY Animals & Pets Third Place; CIPA EVVY Children's Story Books Third Place First Place CIPA EVVY Award; Moonbeam Children's Book Award - Silver 2020 Moonbeam Silver - Children's Pets/Animals Fiction; CIPA EVVY Pets/Animals/Nature Third Place; CIPA EVVY Middle Grade Fiction Third Place
Challenges Coping with ADHD, making decisions, setting constructive goals for a life of contribution. Prejudices against pit bull dogs, people of color; snap judgments that ultimately prove to be unsubstantiated and untrue. Searching for your true nature is hard work and can be uncomfortable; finding your true nature is a natural part of growing up; being true to yourself is often met with others’ attempts to keep you under their own selfish control;
Messaging Good decision making will be rewarded; goals must be set to be attained. Bad decisions can backfire; faulty judgment blinds one to truth; forgiveness, flexibility, tolerance opens one to love; education is the key to accomplishing changes in the world; all children have the potential to contribute; Growing up requires one’s own search for self. Discovering your true self takes time.
Lessons Loyalty, courage, patience, tolerance, faithfulness, devotion. Loyalty may result in self-sacrifice, but devotion, patience, and forgiveness can enrich everyone’s life; it is important to set goals at every stage of life; courage is key to navigate change; Kindness can be found alongside cruelty; family can come in many forms; developing self-differentiation sometimes involves contradicting parents, authority figures, and peers; there are two sides (or more) of every story;
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"The Dog at the Gate is the next Black Beauty!"
-Laurie Wagner Buyer, author of Rough Breaks: A Wyoming High Country Memoir

"The Dog at the Gate will help teach children to be be kind to animals and learn that they have feelings."
--Temple Grandin, PhD, Bright Not Broken: Gifted Kids, ADHD, and Autism

"Ms. Weber spins an engaging yarn about an admirable Australian Shepherd. Dog lovers young and old will find both Max and his story of adversity overcome delectable. Read it and reap the emotional reward."--Gary Michael, Author of Journey From Little Left

"Weber's writing is clear, poignant, and includes an engaging plot with compelling narrative."
-- Blue Ink Review

"This touching narrative, with its colorful characters and humane messaging. . .conveys a resonant message of empathy for mistreated and abandoned animals."--Kirkus Reviews

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All children face "coming-of-age" conflicts--who am I? What am I meant to do? What kind of grown-up do I want to become?Max is mistreated as a puppy and young dog. Should he continue the cycle of meanness he has experienced as he grows up? Or can he DECIDE to be different? Can he become the kind of dog that deserves kindness and love? Max must choose his own path, just as children do.Once Max finds appropriate and rewarding outlets for his talents and energy, he realizes the joy he never knew. Learning to set goals and working to accomplish them brings Max the kind of life he dreamed about as a neglected and abandoned puppy. Children can see through Max's story, that they can choose their life's path.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pups and Purrs Press (October 6, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996661247
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0996661249
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.62 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Sunny Weber

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Sunny Weber has over 30 years of experience in animal welfare advocacy. She has experience in rescue, fostering, medical care, service and therapy dog evaluation and training, shelter and sanctuary work and specializes in the rehabilitation of fearful animals. Sunny has rehabilitated then re-homed hundreds of dogs, cats and horses.

A professional humane educator, Sunny consults with animal welfare professionals as well as adopters and has developed educational programs that address all ages regarding the need for compassion and care of domestic and wild animals. She advocates for the education of children to avoid "The LINK"--animal abuse that escalates to violence against people.

Sunny's Pups & Purrs Children's Book Series addresses the importance of teaching humane education through storytelling. Each dog protagonist narrates in "first-paw" (person), to instill empathy in young people, and to help them see the world through their pets' eyes. The series utilizes complex story structures with engaging characters, who go through what children do--bullying, ridicule, search for identity, and positive decision making.

Sunny is also active in the animal welfare nonprofit world. She has developed programs, websites, fundraising projects, and networking between myriad groups with the same passion--to make the world a better place for animals and the people who care for them.

Sunny is a Colorado State Parks Naturalist who teaches peaceful, common-sense cohabitation between humans and wild animals in urban and rural interfaces.

Sunny lives with dogs and cats. Their yard is a Certified Backyard Habitat for birds, squirrels, rabbits, pollinators, and any other creature with fur or feathers who wanders in.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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A Must Read for Dog Lovers!
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A Must Read for Dog Lovers!
After several of my coworkers mentioned they’d bought this book for their children, I decided to get it for my little sister for Christmas. I was warned this book made those other kids cry, but me, being made of tougher stuff, thought I could skim through it and be unaffected. I ended up reading the entire thing in one sitting and boo-hooing right along with them! I really appreciate the insight the author has into dog language and behavior - it’s a great way to teach children how to treat any dog they come across and a good reminder for adults as well. I highly enjoyed this book, and I know my sister will as well!
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Pamela Heinrich
5.0 out of 5 stars A 10/5⭐ Book! If you love animals, you must read this! 💗
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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Sunny Weber wrote THE DOG AT THE GATE: The Throwaway Dog.... From the dog's viewpoint, his life, good and bad is told. Anyone who has ever loved a dog or other natural creature would cherish this tale. It is not easy on the reader, as is tells of a full life, and it is full of heart.
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Annmarie M
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
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If you have the chance to read this book be prepared for an onslaught of emotions! But in the end your heart will be joyful but wet with tears! Thank you Sunny Weber for a wonderful book!!! 🤗
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kimmy
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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Good read for animal lovers,but sad.
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PinkyJoyeux
3.0 out of 5 stars That was…
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2024
…interesting. Not really sure what age range this was for. It was a little too depressing for children in the beginning and could have just as well been titles “People Who Should Not Own Dogs.” It had a brief more cheerful section in the middle, then went sad, and bizarre at the end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I just bought this book, but have read two other books by Sunny Weber.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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I have not had a chance to start this book, but I know it will be great.
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celticlass
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read for dog lovers
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019
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And for anyone thinking of getting a dog. “Max” gave insight into the life of a puppy bought for children without thought or prep. His early life with his family was confusing at best and heart wrenching in reality. We’ve all known families who treat dogs like property and give them minimum care: food water and minimum shelter.

His time at the shelter seems equally bleak. But at least for awhile he had other dogs to talk to...but the length of time he was there broke what spirit was left.

But Max got lucky he was noticed on his last day - and given a chance. And because of that chance he blossomed and became a special dog and that is the real beginning of the story and what you need to know before getting a dog - it’s s two way street. Lots of give and take.

How do I know - I’ve had my own love story and it started with a dog nobody wanted.
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Meagan @ Blooming with Books
4.0 out of 5 stars A moving story that will touch your heart
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
The Dog at the Gate
How a Throwaway Dog Becomes Special
By Sunny Weber

Max's first 8 weeks of life were the best of his life. He had his brothers, sisters, and mother until he was the last puppy. But when he was taken away to his new home he soon only had one person who cared for and loved him - his boy. He soon learned to distrust big people - they yelled at him and hurt him.

When Max was two years old everything changed when he had to fight to defend himself - he learned he didn't have to be afraid of everything anymore. But he was all too soon dumped at an animal shelter - a shelter where his days were numbered if he didn't find a home. But when you are confined in an enclosure all the time it is hard to live especially when you are passed over.

But just as he time runs out Max is given a second chance when a breed-specific rescue places him in a foster home. With someone who knows what an Australian Shepherd needs Max begins to become the dog, he was meant to be and he begins to shine as a dog who works through obedience training and shows.

This book follows Max's life all the way through it and beyond his last earthly breath and it is from the end that one can surmise that the title comes from. And be sure to have tissues as you read - you will need them. This book is really good but emotionally moving as Max faces various situations that leave confused, hurt, and finally loved. This book has lessons that need to be learned and in this format makes the reader aware of the needs of Max as seen through his eyes.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion.
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CW
5.0 out of 5 stars For animal lovers of all ages
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018
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This is one of those books you do not want to put down, and that you do not want to end. The book gives insight into how dogs react when they are unable to understand what is expected of them, and helps us understand that dogs do want to please. "Kids of all ages" will learn through the information woven through this story, and they will shed a tear. I look forward to seeing the Dog at the Gate and my departed pets on the other side.
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