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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
I have always loved dogs and if you love them also this book will pull at your heart. The way John Grogan wrote this book you really feel a connection towards Marley and you truly do fall in love with him.
The book itself is good but there’s no other word to describe John Grogan than obnoxious.
Made me laugh and made me cry, but the undertones of just terrible dog parenting and racist jabs (did anyone else cringe the ENTIRE time the author detailed the hospital scene when they missed out of having the high-end birthing suite and we're forced to have their baby delivered in the presence of immigrants?? Sheesh! That chapter made me want to chuck this book off a cliff) made it hard for me to get through. I was entertained, but I couldn't help but agree with the first dog trainer: there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. I mean, it took until his wife threatened to get rid of Marley for the guy to take obedience training seriously, and when he did, they finally made progress (BIG SURPRISE). Also, they got a lab but somehow didn't consider how much exercise it would need? I found them to be negligent, albeit loving, pet owners.
My thoughts: Wow! This book made me laugh, cry and pulled on every single heartstring, to the point I was in floods of tears - literally bawling
Bland. That’s how I would describe this book. I was a HUGE fan of the movie when it first came out and didn’t even know it was based on a book. I came across this book in my local thrift store. There’s nothing special about this book, just a very bland story about a family who owned a rambunctious dog. Overall an easy read, just a little bit disappointed.
Marley, oh Marley, what a dog. Marley is the poster dog for bad doggy behavior, but oh so lovable at the same time. He chews his way through life, with wild eyed enjoyment and never looks back. This book made me laugh out loud quite loudly at time and at times I cried without embrassement. Usually if a book is made into a movie, the book is better. This book is outstanding and the movie just brings Marley's antics to life.
I have never cried as hard reading a book as I did during Marley and Me.
Enjoyable book. Both my teenage son and I read this book. We found it entertaining. Grogan shares candid stories not only of the experience of living with a scoundrel of a dog but also of personal experiences as the family matures along with the dog who has become such a part of their life.
DNF : I’m sorry I couldn’t finish this. It just made me so mad but also was such a dated book.
I’m sorry but as a fellow dog owner I was shocked at this book and how different it was to the movie. ( I have grown up around dogs such as Border Collies, English Springer Spaniels and Labourers. All working dogs)
This feels like another dog owner essentially admitting to being neglectful and not only did they not get the adequate training for Marley or even seek out other alternatives to help Marley when the one training session didn’t help and his behaviour issues- they were lazy and just gave up so easily.
They made light out very serious and potentially dangerous situations by just going oh isn’t he wild! Like no! Him wearing a choke lead in training and essentially choking himself. Is not funny and there a millions of alternatives such a harness training!
They also didn’t do any research on the breed or any research into the breeder or insist on a second visit even after seeing the father just before they were leaving and having some concerns.
Marley was got for selfish reasons and I think the worst part was the idea of the “Alpha” and them having to be the “Alpha” but I’m sorry that is not how it works.
I will say that the writing about Marley and Jenny through her miscarriage shows how emotionally intelligent dogs are and I liked how the owners had some type of understanding of this. It was a beautiful moment that I was glad was included in the book.
We have the saddening moment when Marley gets utterly terrified of a thunderstorm and while he’s afraid he destroys parts of the garage to try and get out and into a place he feels safe but instead of working with his fear or then being responsible and creating a space for him to go to when he is afraid they just make it out to be a funny moment or a moment of OH NO! This Dog Is Crazy! They could have tried desensitisation training! Also be more concerned that your dog has hurt themselves to the point of blood! Not your house.
This whole story could’ve ended in the second or so chapter when the author does his own research into the dog breed and has second thoughts but instead of putting off buying the dog when he’s having these second thoughts, he essentially pushes it away and still gets the dog anyway knowing that these are intelligent and hard-working dogs and they need a lot of training and need a lot of time.
Also, the irresponsibility of getting a puppy and then trying to get pregnant at around the same time is absolutely irresponsible. And comes with even more complex issues and complications.
There is no such thing as a bad dog but bad owners and what we find here is bad owners.
Trigger warnings
Miscarriage and loss of child.
I’m sorry but as a fellow dog owner I was shocked at this book and how different it was to the movie. ( I have grown up around dogs such as Border Collies, English Springer Spaniels and Labourers. All working dogs)
This feels like another dog owner essentially admitting to being neglectful and not only did they not get the adequate training for Marley or even seek out other alternatives to help Marley when the one training session didn’t help and his behaviour issues- they were lazy and just gave up so easily.
They made light out very serious and potentially dangerous situations by just going oh isn’t he wild! Like no! Him wearing a choke lead in training and essentially choking himself. Is not funny and there a millions of alternatives such a harness training!
They also didn’t do any research on the breed or any research into the breeder or insist on a second visit even after seeing the father just before they were leaving and having some concerns.
Marley was got for selfish reasons and I think the worst part was the idea of the “Alpha” and them having to be the “Alpha” but I’m sorry that is not how it works.
I will say that the writing about Marley and Jenny through her miscarriage shows how emotionally intelligent dogs are and I liked how the owners had some type of understanding of this. It was a beautiful moment that I was glad was included in the book.
We have the saddening moment when Marley gets utterly terrified of a thunderstorm and while he’s afraid he destroys parts of the garage to try and get out and into a place he feels safe but instead of working with his fear or then being responsible and creating a space for him to go to when he is afraid they just make it out to be a funny moment or a moment of OH NO! This Dog Is Crazy! They could have tried desensitisation training! Also be more concerned that your dog has hurt themselves to the point of blood! Not your house.
This whole story could’ve ended in the second or so chapter when the author does his own research into the dog breed and has second thoughts but instead of putting off buying the dog when he’s having these second thoughts, he essentially pushes it away and still gets the dog anyway knowing that these are intelligent and hard-working dogs and they need a lot of training and need a lot of time.
Also, the irresponsibility of getting a puppy and then trying to get pregnant at around the same time is absolutely irresponsible. And comes with even more complex issues and complications.
There is no such thing as a bad dog but bad owners and what we find here is bad owners.
Trigger warnings
Miscarriage and loss of child.