I picked up a few books over the summer to see if I could learn some new tricks, and to evaluate if I would want to offer them on this site.  A particular title kept coming up in my suggestions on Amazon, so I decided to give it a whirl.

My Dog is Blind – But Lives Life to the Full! by Nicole Horsky is a fast read.  Clocking in at 80 pages and chock full of adorable photos, I blazed through this book in record time.

Though there were aspects to the book I thoroughly enjoyed (I love reading about individual dogs overcoming setbacks and living great lives) I would only recommend it for people who are just beginning the adventure of sharing life with a blind dog.

If your dog has just been diagnosed with a condition that will lead to blindness, the author provides supportive, anecdotal advice about the transition ahead.  If you are considering adopting a blind dog, she outlines some general points that will help you prepare yourself and your home for the new arrival.

That’s about as far as this book goes, however.  It touches on the medical conditions that can lead to blindness (a paragraph for each).  It recounts stories of particular challenges a handful of dogs have faced.  But it lacks any in-depth detail about medical needs, training and other day-to-day aspects of life with a blind dog.

Truthfully, I was a bit disappointed with the content, considering the glowing reviews this book had received online.  But I believe I was disappointed because I am much further along this journey than the intended audience.  I would not recommend the book for anyone who has spent quality time with a blind dog, but the book is a great introduction to those who are about to do just that.

Recommended For: New or Potential Owners of Blind Dogs