Reviews Goldie at Wyngold Brittanys, Bend, Oregon . . . a great read, I hated to put the book down. Many of the stories I can relate to as a dog owner/trainer and as a child growing up having that buddy to "run the streets with", and the people I have had a chance to meet through my interactions with them. And revisiting my training time with a new dog or in my errant neglect at times when they want their time in the field. I did post about it on my Facebook page as a MUST READ and while it is not all about hunting dogs it does reflect on how dogs affect our lives and make us thoughtful. Jodi at Woods Creek Kennels, Monroe, Washington Four paws up for John Pappas "That Dog Will Never Hunt". I found myself mesmerized and amazed with each and every story. The way he captures the relationships between dog and owner in a wonderfully original, sometimes funny, and their sometimes heartbreaking truths makes you smile as each tale unfolds. You'll never look at man's best friend in quite the same way again. Stoddard Lane-Reticker, Teacher’s Pet Dog Training, Avon, Connecticut You’d expect a book of stories about real people and their dogs to be authentic, and John Pappas does not disappoint. Most of the stories are written from the point of view of a man or a boy, and although their dialogue is often simple and occasionally coarse (as is our wont), the writer’s perception of the thoughts and feelings of the characters is by contrast deep, complex, and genuine. From the humorous title story, “That Dog Will Never Hunt,” to the thought-provoking conclusion of “Statues," Pappas’ characters struggle with the world and themselves in ways that ring true every time. Pappas is concerned with the things that concern men: the beauty of creation as revealed in nature; the desire to be worthy of our position, particularly in the eyes of a dog or a woman; the realization that often we’re not; and the incredible grace of knowing that we are loved anyway or at least have enough hope to get up and try again. The Bible says in Genesis that after God made man, He gave him dominion over the animals. And although this special position was severely damaged in The Fall, we still see glimpses of it in our relationships with domestic animals, particularly (in my experience) dogs. These glimpses fire the imagination and lead to expectations in both man and beast; expectations that can cause us to realize our potential or our brokenness and sometimes both. It is within this tension that these stories reside and have their beauty and poignancy. That Dog Will Never Hunt is entertaining and sometimes challenging. If you’re someone who knows and loves dogs, you’re really going to enjoy this book. You might even learn something as I did—about greyhounds. Kent and Debbie Walker, Awreygold Retrievers, Chattaroy, WA This Book is much more than “That Dog Will Never Hunt,” it is a collection of stories which captivates oneself with the emotional bond between man and canine, embracing emotions of laughter, joy, sadness, grief and fills one’s soul with refreshment. Within the pages, one finds themselves remembering some of their own memories and even dreaming of the deep bonds of devotion and loyalty of a canine. What would it be like to have this relationship? Don’t let the title fool you into thinking only about hunting dogs – it is much more. I found the book enjoyable, touching and refreshing with short stories that left you wanting to know more.