EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE YOU CAN LEARN FROM A DOG

A fresh and funny look at how we can learn to be better humans from our dogs.

Every day is a chance to discover something new. From greeting each day with enthusiasm to knowing how to put their paws up and relax, dogs sure seem to know a thing or two about living a good life. And now they're thrilled to be sharing their secrets with human readers!

So what are some key tips for being happy and healthy? For starters, get outside and take a walk! Stay curious and keep trying new things, and maybe learn a few tricks while you're at it. Eat well and be a good friend. Yes, sometimes it's just as simple as that! Some doggy advice might feel more challenging, but if our canine friends can so it, so can we. So don't stress about how you look, you're adorable just as you are. And if someone hurts you, shake it off (you got this, dog!). But most of all, our dogs want to remind us to be grateful for all the good things in life, and especially the people - and the dogs! who love us.

Bruce Littlefield is a bestselling author and lifestyle expert who also wrote The Bedtime Book for Dogs, as well as Use What You've Got (co-authored with Barbara Corcoran). Hailed as a "lifestyle authority" by the New York Times and a "modern day Erma Bombeck" by NPR, he has appeared on Good Morning America, The View, The Today Show, and The Early Show. He's been blessed with wonderful dogs who've brought him joy and taught him how to live in the present, love unconditionally, and give each day his all.

Maribel Lechuga is a freelance illustrator from Madrid, Spain. Her previous picture books include Penny Lu Porcupine (by Katie Gilstrap), Ten Beautiful Things (by Molly Beth Griffin), What's in Your Pocket? (by Heather L. Montgomery), and Seaside Stroll (by Charles Trevino). She loves nature, animal watching, hiking, and a good conversation.