There are moments in life so full of love and laughter that they become lifelong memories. And in Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk—a finalist for Book of the Year from the National Dog Writers Association—Chapters 12 and 13 remind us that when it comes to our dogs, those moments are worth everything. What do … Read more

Raising a litter of puppies is one of the most joyful and exhausting experiences a dog lover can have. But eventually, the day comes when you have to let them go. In Chapter 11 of Amazing Dog Stories—a finalist for Book of the Year by the National Dog Writers Association—David Wilk shares the heartwarming and … Read more

There’s cute—and then there’s twelve Golden Retriever puppies in your living room kind of cute. In Chapter 10 of Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk (a finalist for Book of the Year by the National Dog Writers Association), readers are treated to one of the most joyful chapters in the entire book: the story of … Read more

If you’ve ever owned a dog that lives to chase tennis balls, you know there’s something contagious about their pure, relentless joy. In Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk—a heartfelt collection that earned finalist recognition from the National Dog Writers Association—Chapter 9 stands out as a tribute to that very obsession. This chapter celebrates Petey, … Read more

Grief is heavy, and it rarely lifts easily. But sometimes, healing begins in the most unexpected ways—like in the form of a tiny, wobbly Golden Retriever puppy. In Chapter 8 of Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk, a finalist for Book of the Year by the National Dog Writers Association, we witness how the presence … Read more

Most chapters in Amazing Dog Stories are lighthearted, adventurous, or laugh-out-loud funny. But Chapter 7, titled “Devastation,” is something else entirely. It’s a moment of profound loss—and a testament to the role dogs can play in helping us survive the very worst days of our lives. David Wilk, author of this heartfelt collection and a … Read more

Every dog owner hopes their pup will bark when something’s wrong. A stranger on the property? A coyote nearby? Or, say… a bear in the house? In Chapter 6 of Amazing Dog Stories—a finalist for Book of the Year from the National Dog Writers Association—David Wilk recounts one of the most bizarre and unforgettable nights … Read more

Imagine walking your dog and discovering that just beyond your familiar path, there’s a hidden tar pit—like something out of an ancient fossil dig site. Now, imagine your dog stumbling into that tar pit and slowly sinking. This isn’t fiction. It’s the very real—and terrifying—story that unfolds in Chapter 5 of Amazing Dog Stories by … Read more

Some people take their dogs on walks. David Wilk, author of Amazing Dog Stories—a finalist for the National Dog Writers Association’s Book of the Year—took things several miles further. In Chapter 4, “The Scooter Saga,” Wilk tells the hilarious story of how he exercised his 85-pound Golden Retriever, George Burns, by tethering him to a … Read more

There’s a special kind of panic that only dog owners understand—the sheer terror that strikes when your puppy goes missing. In Chapter 3 of Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk (a finalist for Book of the Year by the National Dog Writers Association), readers are taken on a nerve-racking journey that every pet parent can … Read more