This book of life lessons taught by a loving, wise, humble, and trustworthy dog named Ol' Bruiser allows all readers to understand in simple lessons how to behave in the current world. Bruiser speaks to children and adults from his recommendations regarding issues as simple as sharing and grief, and as important as respect and responsibility. He speaks in plain language, since that is all he understands. Bruiser just wants all people to see in his lessons a simple and understandable way to get some help when needed. He hopes that all who read this book have a similar dog or other pet that they love, and Bruiser hopes the thoughts in these life lessons will give, in a small way, a path forward for us all.