Good Dog: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Loyalty

When Garden & Gun magazine debuted a column aptly named “Good Dog,” it quickly became one of the publication’s most popular features in print. Now, Editor-in-Chief David DiBennedetto (proud owner of a Boykin spaniel) and the editors of G&G have gathered the most memorable stories, as well as original pieces, in this collection of essays about dogs written by some of most notable dog owners in literature and journalism.

Good Dog offers memorable, beautifully written stories of dog ownership, companionship, friendship, and kinship. From the troublemakers who can’t be fenced in to the lifelong companions who won’t leave our sides, this poignant nonfiction anthology showcases man’s best friend through all of his most endearing—and sometimes maddening—attributes. By turns inspirational and humorous (just like the dogs we love), Good Dog is a must-have collection for dog lovers everywhere.

What makes the bond between a human and a dog so unbreakable?

• Man’s Best Friend: From troublemakers who chew through drywall to loyal companions who never leave our side, these stories capture the entire, glorious spectrum of dog ownership.
• Esteemed Southern Writers: Enjoy brilliant, unforgettable pieces from masters of the genre, including Rick Bragg, Roy Blount, Jr., and Jon Meacham.
• Humorous and Heartwarming: A collection that is by turns laugh-out-loud funny and deeply poignant—often in the very same story.
• A Magazine Favorite: Discover the best of the best from Garden & Gun magazine’s beloved "Good Dog" column, plus a host of brand-new, original essays for this collection.