It's Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons I Learned from Dogs

A funny, profound book about the enduring wisdom of dogs, from the host of the enormously popular National Dog Show Charming and hilarious, It�s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is more than a mere celebration of man�s best friend. In this lighthearted and reflective exploration of how and why dogs have served as some of our most valuable and enlightened teachers, well-known and well- loved actor/show host John O�Hurley (Seinfeld, Dancing with the Stars) shares lessons learned from his life with canine companions, including: Every 15 Minutes Is a New Day; Never Miss a Nap; When One Person Stops Petting You, Move On; A Cold Can of Meat Is Still a Feast; and You�re Only as Big as You Think You Are, to name a few. �Dogs, after all, have pure hearts, trusting natures, a zest for living, noble characters, and an ability to take things in stride,� writes O�Hurley in the book�s introduction. �They can be counted on, and are pleasant companions. They know what�s important, always. How many humans do you know about which you could say the same?� At once poignantly moving and laugh-out-loud funny, It�s Okay to Miss the Bed on the First Jump is a book for the dog lover on everyone�s holiday shopping list.