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Welbeck Publishing Group has acquired The Happy Dog Owner by Dr Carri Westgarth, the "expert" guide to improving your health and happiness with the help of your dog.
Executive editor Isabel Wilkinson bought world English language rights from Doug Young at PEW Literary.
Westgarth is a human-animal interaction expert and dog trainer. In her first book, she will share scientific evidence for the benefits of dog ownership and explain to readers "why being a good owner to your dog is even more important than what they can do for you".
The book will include practical training techniques, such as teaching dogs to help with physical tasks and comforting you when you are struggling with your mental health.
Wilkinson said: "With the companionship of our dogs now more vital than ever, Carri’s expertise is much-needed. Carri’s passion for improving the lives of dog owners and their pets was clear to me from the start, and her book will have a hugely positive impact."
Westgarth said: "The Happy Dog Owner is based upon my experiences as a scientist studying human-animal interaction, a dog behaviourist and assistance dog trainer. With recent events exposing how important dog ownership is to us in a pandemic-hit world, this is the perfect time to evaluate our relationship with our pets and set ourselves up for future success together."
The Happy Dog Owner will be published on 15th April 2021.