Dogged Pursuit - by Robert Rodi

Katherine · Aug 23, 2009

For those of you (like me) that are new to the world of agility, I recommend this book. Its subtitle is " My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog". Of course, Dusty is a sheltie. I awoke last night and couldn't get back to sleep... so I read from 2:30 - 4 a.m. and managed to finish it. It is both hilarious and heartwarming.

Go through Sheltie Nation if you're planning to order from Amazon.com.

Phebe*DD · Aug 23, 2009

Thanks for the recommendation. Definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy. I'll check it out.

Fergus · Aug 23, 2009

Oh great, just what I need...more books :biggrin2:

I see my local Chapters has it so may pick it up tomorrow. I don't think the Amazon link works for Canadian orders but correct me if I'm wrong :winkgrin:

BarbV · Aug 23, 2009

Fergus said:
Oh great, just what I need...more books I see my local Chapters has it so may pick it up tomorrow. I don't think the Amazon link works for Canadian orders but correct me if I'm wrong

No, it doesn't. I've tried it before. And even when I've tried to order specifically from Amazon.com instead of Amazon.ca, it often redirects me!

robun · Aug 23, 2009

Thanks Katherine, I love to read, and have just started an agility course and am LOVING it. Have never done anything like it before, this is my very first sheltie (bred corgis in the past !) and I am addicted. So I will definitely look forward to reading this book.

k9kreationz · Sep 16, 2009

I just ordered it since I also needed a text book for class.

Sounds like a cute book. Thanks for the referral.
Meant to ask, does Sheltie Nation get a kickback if I order through their website? Just curious.

lotsahair · Sep 17, 2009

Just recently finished this book and I loved it! Very funny, he's a talented writer for sure.

ryanelguiri · Sep 21, 2009

Just got finished with this book and what a funny, enlightening read. I tend to feel like him in that I look around and think, wow I don't look like anyone here! But still enjoy it nonetheless.

Never heard of a Cryptic Blue before this either.

elaine2004 · Sep 21, 2009

Yes, they do get credit !!

k9kreationz said:
I just ordered it since I also needed a text book for class. Sounds like a cute book. Thanks for the referral.
Meant to ask, does Sheltie Nation get a kickback if I order through their website? Just curious.

So order on Amazon.com through Sheltie Nation. :wink2:

k9kreationz · Sep 21, 2009

elaine2004 said:
So order on Amazon.com through Sheltie Nation.

I did!!!

And I got the book the other day. I finished it up yesterday. I have to say, at some points in the book, I kept thinking, "you're an idiot!!" Honestly, I have my hang-ups, but I'm glad to hear he had more.

I'm wondering if my Koji will be like Dusty. We're not really connected, he seems into it, but doesn't take to it like some dogs do. But trust me, this one definitely needs a job.

Maybe I'll look into a pet psychic or dog whisperer. The most they've ever told me is that he's got anxiety issues. That doesn't really tell me much beyond that. lol.

Thanks again for the referral. I think I'll keep my expectations low...just in case.