Dog Gone!: Canine Advice Trilogy, #3

By Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt

Welcome to the extraordinary world of Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt, the renowned canine therapist whose unique perspective and unfiltered wisdom have captivated canines, felines, and their devoted human companions. In this third and final volume of the Canine Advice Trilogy, Dr. Mutt, or rather Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt, takes center stage to share his enlightening and often humorous insights. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt tells it like he sees it, offering a fresh perspective that will leave you howling for more. As the final volume of the Canine Advice Trilogy comes to a close, Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt leaves readers with his final bark, reflecting on the transformative journey they've undertaken together. With his unfiltered wisdom and keen observations, he reminds us to embrace the joy, love, and laughter that our furry friends bring into our lives. "...This could be the most notable dog's eye literary work since James Thurber's time…" Eric Jackson, TPN, The Panama News.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Piggy Press
• Release date: Jun 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9789962571117

Book preview

Dog Gone!

Dr. Sparkus T. Mutt

Canine Therapist

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No. 3

Piggy Press

Copyright © 2023

Illustrations ©,

Andrea Alvarado (Andrea Saroya) and Brion Angers

All rights reserved

ISBN: 9789962571117, ebook

ISBN: 9789962629924, paperback

Any resemblance to members of the animal kingdom,

living or dead, is purely coincidental.

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To all my friends, canine or otherwise,

who yearn for freedom.

May you loosen the ties that bind.

STM, C.T.

CONTENTS

Plastic Palate

Star-gazing

Bird Dog

Circling Around

Gone GA-GA

Attention Deficit

Doggie Down

Karate Kat

Royal Pain

Costume Cross-up

Frivolous Fuzz

Bonding Ties

Rotten Weilers

Exposed

Happiness

Birthday Madness

Moving On

Fed Up

The Apple Fell and So Did I

Travel Tips

Grocery Guru

Kitty Katz

Orange Omen

Litterati

Penitential Pup

Double Standards

Doubtful Doggies

Menu Madness

Pet Parade

Insecure Communications

Outside Job

Big Brain?

The Cage

Manna Mania

Pork-loined

Troubled in Tasmania

Whipper Snappers

Wheel of Fortune

A Question of Time

Devil Dog

Mistaken Identity

Stormy Weather

The Chase

Mardi Gras Mutts

Political Poodle

Feline Fodder

Sprinkler Sodness

Bargain Biscuits

Cold Cream

Fur-ever

Plain Vain

Cantankerous Cat

Puppy Pestilence

Papaya Pup

Doggie Depression

Dog of WAR

Jack the Ripper

Itchy, but not you know what

Bicycle Barker

Pooper Scooper

Drowsy Dog

No Seconds, Please!

Hot Dog

Hound Dogs

Couch Goddess

Halloween Hound

Dalmatian Dilemma

Drumstick Disturbance

No Room at the Inn

Boxed In

Dog Gone!

The Illustrators

The Editor

The Author

Thanks

More Advice

Plastic Palate

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DEAR DR. MUTT,

I’m convinced my master’s a cheapskate. He took me to the vet for my regular check-up, and I distinctly heard the vet tell him to give me bones! But do I get REAL bones? No, not me! Real bones aren’t good enough. He went to the supermarket and bought me a two-foot plastic bone! And when he threw it to me, he said, This ought to last you, boy!

The nerve! The cheek! At the rate I’m going, I’ll be gnawing forever!

Chewed-out in Chattanooga

Dear Chewed,

Bone splinters can be a health hazard so perhaps your master is trying to protect you from choking, but try not to break your teeth on that plastic bone. He could’ve gotten you some leather bones that are a wee bit more expensive and not nearly so hard on the teeth!

Sorry,

Sparky

Star-gazing

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DEAR DR. MUTT,

I’m confounded! Last night I was howling at the full moon, which is supposed to be the biggest and brightest during the year, and lo and behold, to the East there appeared an enormous starburst. It only flashed for a moment and then disappeared into the darkness.

At first, I thought it might be a left-over New Year pyrrhic display, but when no explosion followed, I uncovered my ears and saw three guys in strange hats riding even stranger horses. They stopped by the house to ask for directions, and then galloped away under the light of the moon. Was I dreaming or what?

Blinded by the Light

Dear Blinded,

Sometimes when we stare at a light too long, we see things, and this may be what happened to you. However, on K-9TV Headline News last night, there was a report about three wise men that followed a star and ended up in a stable. Could these be your guys?

Sparky

Bird Dog

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DEAR DR. MUTT,

I live on the roof, and the birds and I have a unique relationship. I don’t mess with them and they don’t mess with me. However, the other day that relationship was tested to the max when the momma bird flew away on a routine food mission, as she does several times a day.

I didn’t think much about