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Reviews and Press

What People are Saying About Canine Courage

"The author has put forth a great deal of research in organizing her book, and shares her wealth of knowledge in fine form. This book is a very well planned endeavor, and one that instructs as well as entertains. Canine Courage: The Heroism of Dogs is a wonderful, heart-warming book filled with stories that will encourage a wealth of emotions – make sure you have a box of tissues handy when reading, just in case."

© 2003 by Denise M. Clark for Curled Up With a Good Book

"VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" Canine Courage: The Heroism of Dogs by Tiffin Shewmake is an extensive compendium of heroic canines who have saved human lives time and again. From how dogs are trained to help and know what to do in emergency situations; to stories of dogs rescuing people from drowning; to the distinctions that various breeds can make in providing faithful canine assistance, Canine Courage is very highly recommended reading for dog lovers and offers an impressive, fascinating wealth of information. To put it simply, Canine Courage is an unabashed celebration of the loyalty of our canine companions.

Midwest Book Review February, 2003

Why Some Canines Extend Helping Paws

PHIL ARKOW For the NJ Courier-Post Sunday, February 2, 2003

A Romp With Heroes "Ex-city woman's book tells the tales and analyzes the traits of heroic dogs ... Warning! Warning! Heart-warming dog story dead ahead."

By Kim Underwood ~ Winston-Salem Journal Sun, January 12, 2003 (Registration required)

Tiffin Shewmake: Barking up the Right Tree

Creature Feature By Cathy Grubman ~ Quirks Nov/Dec 2002

“One of the things I really like is the fact that it is as if you are speaking directly to the reader.”
Katie Fearer, reader
“It's wonderful...except that I'm reading it on the train to and from work and a little embarrassed to be crying regularly in front of all the other passengers...”
Julie Ables, reader
“I chuckled, I laughed out loud, I marvelled, and I shed a few tears reading this book.”
Marilyn Runyan, Ruff Notes
“Anyone who loves dogs and is as intrigued as I am by stories of dog heroism, will enjoy this book. We give it four hearts.”
Heartland Reviews