About Pet That Dog!

A guide for young readers to befriend and care for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities from the dog-loving kid behind the viral Twitter account I’ve Pet That Dog!

Pet That Dog! A Handbook for Making Four-Legged Friends is an illustrated guide to meeting, petting, and caring for dogs by Gideon and his mom, Rachel Braunigan. 

This fact-filled and fun guide features:
   • Helpful instructions on how to pet that dog. Step one: Ask the caregiver!
   • Tips for reading dog body language—how do you tell when a puppy wants to play?
   • Fascinating facts and stories of amazing dogs from history. Did you know dogs poop in alignment with the north-south axis of the Earth’s magnetic field?
   • A dog personality quiz and your very own Dog Tracker to record all the dogs you meet!

This kid-friendly handbook pairs joyful illustrations with an interactive format. With step-by-step guides, fascinating stories, and helpful tips, Pet That Dog! makes a perfect gift for dog-curious kids and dog lovers of all ages.

And for feline fans, check out Pet That Cat! A Handbook for Making Feline Friends.