97 ways to make a dog smile, paperback/jenny langbehn

News for dogs and dog lovers to smile about: The irresistible bestseller is now even more irresistible with a 4-by-6-inch chunky format.

As quirky, colorful, and giftable as ever, 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is now fresher and more appealing.

Developed by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who has a gift for making dogs happy, here are 97 foolproof methods and tricks for putting any dog into a state of pure pleasure.

Enhancing each entry is an adorable, full-color photograph of the guaranteed result--a smiling dog.

Give these a try: Lower-Ear Noogies.

The Thumper.

Lazy Mans Tetherball.

The Hansel and Gretel--For an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake.

Or Subliminal Game, which works by sneaking a favorite word like cookie into otherwise boring jabber.

* The tricks require no fancy props or special talents--just a willingness to surrender yourself to sheer silliness.

They combine the creative gift of touch-- unexpected ways to rub, massage, scratch, tickle, and knead--with imaginative play scenarios that are just loopy enough to ensure your dog will be amused, whether hes laughing with you or at you.

These tricks really work .

*Dont forget to have said cookie on hand.