Dogs are thrilled to spend any time at all with their owners, even if that means going on the same walk every day and sitting on a lap to watch television every evening. But a dog's endless loyalty, love and friendship deserves so much more. 'The Year of the Dog' invites you to inject fun, excitement and variety into your dog's life. From yoga to waltzing, cinema trips to canoeing, massages to IQ games, you will find hundreds of activities to help you spend more quality time with your furry best friend. Playful, practical, informative and joyful, 'The Year of the Dog' features games, themed walks, recipes, crafts, day trips and holiday ideas and is a thank-you to beloved dogs everywhere. AUTHOR: Deana Luchia spends much of her time walking, cuddling, howling and dancing with her dogs. She has never knowingly walked past a dog without saying hello and is considered to be a soft touch when it comes to distributing cheese, buttered crumpets and tuna fudge. She lives in London with her dogs and partner and when not writing canine characters into her works of fiction, she is a novel coach and teaches creative writing classes often with a little white dog on her lap.