Includes indexes

Part one. Our identity : What is a dog? ; Breeding is fundamental ; Doggelgangers ; The tail that wags the human ; Origin stories ; Gimme shelters ; Too many dogs? ; To the rescue ; Every dog tells a story ; Working hand in paw ; Emotional rescue ; A dog is a nicer person -- Part two. Our relationships : The (Dogist) social network ; Puppy love ; The four-legged child ; The family dog ; Under the blue sky ; The magic of dogs ; Restoring humanity ; Political animals ; Pup culture ; An epidemic of loneliness -- Part three. Our purpose : This dog will change what you think of your life ; Dogs of war ; The yes have it ; The purpose-driven dog life ; The job is love ; The future of Dogism -- Part fur. Dogist resources

"... Weaves together stories of the many dogs Elias has been lucky enough to know, both in his personal life and while doing his Dogist work. Told in a light tone that does not shy away from more serious issues (Elias is not above the occasional sentimental moment or dog pun), this book charmingly explores the ways that dogs are not just our family and our friends but also irreplaceable beings capable of generating boundless love and restoring balance to our lives. In an increasingly alienating and divisive world, there is one clear remedy: the one with four legs that rolls over for belly rubs. Dogs can change our lives, and this book might just change yours."--Provided by publisher