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摘要

For TV critic Gilbert, a self-proclaimed homebody and introvert, the addition of an outgoing, active yellow lab named Toby to his family drags the author from his living room into the crazy and eccentric world of Boston's Amory Park, where both the dogs and people are characters. Gilbert chronicles his and Toby's first year as they learn the social intricacies of the dog park. The book balances humor and fun with loss and real-life lessons as dog and man grow and learn together. The park even has its own jargon, such as "poop mime," "poop delinquents," "poop rebels," "Charlottes," and to "bun-gee out," as well as proper greeting and play etiquette. Gilbert's portrayal of the people, such as Saul, who suffers from dementia, and Margo, the caretaker of the group, is honest and sincere. But the heart of the work is the relationship between Gilbert and Toby and what they learn from each other. VERDICT Dog people will love this journey and no doubt recognize some of the characters in Gilbert's warm and sincere story.