- Paperback: 264 pages
- Publisher: Bettie Youngs Books; 1 edition (Sep 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0984308148
- ISBN-13: 978-0984308149
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 16.8 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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#117,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #87 in Books > Home & Garden > Animal Care & Pets > Essays
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A touching portrait of a remarkable dog. If you're looking for a feel-good story, this is it. Jamie Hall, the Edmonton Journal Simply a beautiful book about life, love and purpose. --Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog like Toby! Nina Siemaszko, actress, The West Wing From snout to tail, this was a wonderful and humbling read!Your ability to flip Toby's errant behavior into self awareness and reflection is a great lesson and an enviable trait. And I was thankful to learn that perfectionism is not a hopeless condition!--Nancy Banner Toby has been one of my all-time favorite interviews; he is right next to Bob Barker and Gordie Howe! His capacity to spread cheer is truly inspirational! Mindy Tweedle, producer/host, CTS TV Ameaningful and moving story in which we can all find truth. Justin Hines, award-winning singer/songwriter A heartwarming, funny, and self-reflective journey about living with passion and purpose. Janet Attwood, The Passion Test: The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose As with people, and as this book shows, providing your dog with a purpose will give you a happy and satisfied pet. Karin Overgaard, Certified Pet Dog Trainer They say when the student is ready, the teacher appears. This is an amazing story that will wake up the student in you. Aubrey Winfield, president, Orange Media Group of Companies 5 Stars Not your everyday dog book. I loved the surprises, the life lessons and the humility that this beautiful book offered. If you have a dog, know a dog or love a dog, you will love this book, too! --Stephanie Staples, author, Your Life Unlimited Enjoy the relationship learning adventure of both pet and human in this delightful book. Kaytie Stack, K9 Awareness Dogs are affected by the energy from our emotions and thoughts. This insight was both luck, and labor, for Toby. Robin McKay Living with an open mind and heart is but one of the insightful lessons taught by this incredible animal in this lovely book. Lisa Litwinski, LIT PATH Learning Centre Ltd. Authentically moving! Shawne Duperon, Producer, six-time Emmy award winner (On Toby's Terms )
Book Description
When Charmaine and her husband adopted Toby, a five-year-old Chesapeake Bay retriever, they figured he might need some adjusting time, but they certainly didn't count on what he'd do in the meantime. Soon after he entered their lives and home, Toby proved to be a holy terror who routinely opened and emptied the hall closet, turned on water taps, pulled and ate things from the bookshelves, sat for hours on end in the sink, and spent his days rampaging through the house. Oddest of all was his penchant for locking himself in the bathroom, and then pushing the lid of the toilet off the tank, smashing it to pieces. After a particularly disastrous encounter with the knife-block in the kitchen and when the couple discovered Toby's bloody paw prints on the phone they decided Toby needed professional help. Little did they know what they would discover about this dog. On Toby's Terms is an endearing story of a beguiling creature who teaches his owners that, despite their trying to teach him how to be the dog they want, he is the one to lay out the terms of being the dog he needs to be. This insight would change their lives forever.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made my laugh, made me cry.,
This review is from: On Toby's Terms: A Story of Love, Life and Purpose (Paperback)
I put this book in the bathroom to read in short segments (you know what I mean). I started reading "On Toby's Terms" and couldn't put it down, so I ended up on the couch and stayed up way too late reading it.A touching story that made me laugh and cry and miss terribly my own dog who went o doggy heaven last year.
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A very engaging read,
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This review is from: On Toby's Terms: A Story of Love, Life and Purpose (Paperback)
"What a read! This book isn't just about a dog - it's much more than that! It's about perseverance, love and commitment. Charmaine has written the book with such emotion it's very easy to feel and see the situations and experiences she and Chris endured with Toby. Toby is one unique pooch - and his passion and purpose came to life because of the love and belief that was bestowed upon him. Toby takes his owners on some journey on his way to fulfilling his life's mission - through giggles and tears - and he taught them what it means to live life on your own terms. Thanks for the entertaining and educational book and for the lessons on patience, tolerance and acceptance!"Highly recommended! Kellie Auld, Simply Communicating
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic read for men, women and children,
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This review is from: On Toby's Terms: A Story of Love, Life and Purpose (Paperback)
On Toby's Terms is an excellent book that pulls at a few heart strings, while teaching some great lessons. Charmaine has done an exceptional job in this book and both Charmaine and Chris are to be admired for what they have done with Toby. I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves dogs, loves a good read, or is looking for a fantastic gift idea for the dog lovers in your life. 5 stars all the way. Woof! Troy White
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