John Lewis has spent his life doing many different jobs, but the passion that has stayed closest to his heart is the care and training of dogs. After time spent in the army and subsequent travel to places like Aden, Yemen, Norway and Canada, Lewis began to focus on his love for dogs and his seemingly natural ability to train them to the best of their abilities. Shaggy Dog Memoirs explores his work alongside these four-legged friends in a personally humorous light, illustrating his commitment in a way that will resonate with any dog owner, as well as sharing his own path in life.

Throughout these entertaining memoirs, Lewis paints a picture of his love and connection with dogs, creating a collection of stories that share many wisdoms as well as allow the reader to get to know the writer himself.