What I Lick Before Your Face

“The one book every dog lover should have at their fingertips for an instant smile.” —The New Barker

The perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere—a heartwarming and hilarious collection of sixty-four haikus and gorgeous color photographs celebrating man’s best friend.

From the perks of face licking to considering what constitutes a good boy, these charming and laugh-out-loud funny haikus take us into the minds of our beloved pets. Capturing the quirky personalities of our dogs and their unique bond with us and illustrated throughout with adorable color photographs of dogs of all shapes and sizes, What I Lick Before Your Face is a fun and loving celebration of the canine spirit.

Playing
I do not believe
That your fixation with my
Playing Dead is fine

Standing
I sometimes feel bad
That I don’t get as happy
Whenever you sit

The Outside Bell
It is very rude
That you don’t call out in joy
When people arrive