Seen through the eyes of author J.G. Crook, Dogs Along The Way gives the reader a glimpse into a magical world so many of us wonder about. Punctuating our odyssey are the dogs themselves. Ace, Echo, Phantom and Hana lead a battalion of dogs from the training ground into your heart. Bloodlined or pound puppy, the stories surrounding these K9s, companion animals and re-homed rescues are ones that will stay with you long after the book has been put away.

Under the direction of former military working dog handler and trainer Greg Conner, Crook and four other dog enthusiasts of diverse ages and backgrounds dedicate themselves to completing assignments and challenges ranging from attending lectures to cleaning kennels to volunteering at animal shelters and rescue foundations.

As the apprentices bond with their four-legged charges and each other, they discover they have more to learn about themselves from their furry friends, whether pedigreed or pound puppy, than they could ever have imagined.

Many of the dogs are facing a last chance at finding a home and a purpose, so the clock is always ticking. And certain canines separate themselves from the rest. Echo, Hana, Ace, and Phantom, along with all the others, have amazing stories to tell.

From heartwarming to harrowing, each story is ultimately uplifting, with Dogs along the Way putting you right there in the moment as each tale unfolds.