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Book Reviews of Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog

Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog
Dogged Pursuit My Year of Competing Dusty the World's Least Likely Agility Dog
Author: Robert Rodi
ISBN-13: 9781594630545
ISBN-10: 1594630542
Publication Date: 6/11/2009
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Hudson Street Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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isitfriday avatar reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 170 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
I enjoyed this book- Robert Rodi's writing is refreshing - it is light and funny and his ability to get you into the world of dog agility training made me want to sign up as soon as possible! I only wish there were pictures of the dogs and more of Dusty too. very cute read.
agility4me avatar reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 58 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book is a fun quick read about the trials (agility trials that is) and tribulations of working with a rescue dog and trying to overcome his bad start in life. Set in the Chicago area and using the actual names (most of the time) of those he crossed paths with made this especially interesting to me since I too attend agility trials in that area. He covers the whole feeling of belonging to a group that supports and encourages you and how breaking into those groups can sometimes make you feel like an outcast.

If you like dog agility or like to read about rescue dogs that have found their forever homes, then you'll enjoy this non-fiction book that makes you smile and say, oh yeah, been there, done that, seen that.
busterboomer avatar reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 96 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I loved this book!!! Parts were funny that I really did lol. Dog owners can identify with the behavior of Dusty. The author was hilarious with his comments and running dialogue. If it was me, I would have pulled my hair out of frustration and given up a long time ago. I must say the author really stuck it out through thick and thin with competing Dusty in agility trials. Then I also learned a lot about agility trials in depth. An enjoyable read for me.
reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 36 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
loved this. soo funny.the author describes well the changes he went through. characters are written well,and are belivable as real people..
reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 203 more book reviews
It is a good read. It is more about the person than the dog. It tells in amusing way about how you feel going to dog classes and trials. He has an ironic view of the world showing a person's limitations which we are all thinking.
reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 171 more book reviews
Witty, self-revealing, and just downright funny. The author introduces you to Dusty and the world of agility trials - with all of the accompanying characters, both human and canine. A quick, fun book to read and I loved the ending!
crystaljewelry avatar reviewed Dogged Pursuit: My Year of Competing Dusty, the World's Least Likely Agility Dog on + 11 more book reviews
Great book for dog lovers. fun, insightful on the world of agility trials.