National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog. Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold.

From the Dog Words archives:
0301: Author Kate MacDougall
0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten

Be sure to vote in the Pooch Playoffs for the ulti-mutt cutie at BigfootPetPhotography.com/vote. You can vote once a day every day. 100% of entry fees benefited Rosie Fund so let’s reward those participants by helping one of them advance from the Bigfoot regional and win the top prize! There are new rounds through the end of March as the winning dogs advance through the regional and then it's on to the championship. WARNING: It is very hard to choose one photo over another but just follow your heart. Learn more about photographer Claire Shelley at BigFootPetPhotography.com.

Music for this episode is provided by alternative string duo, The Wires. Visit them at TheWires.info. Learn fiddle and cello-fiddle online — even if you've never played before — from Laurel Morgan Parks and Sascha Groshang at FiddleLife.com.

If you’ve ever wanted to visit Ireland, join Laurel and Sascha this July for the trip of a lifetime. More details on their website or go here.

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