![]() ![]() Like sometimes I will have a full on conversation with both my dogs. KT: I turn kind of irrational when people (scientists) tell me that my dog can’t understand human language because sometimes I’ll ask them for advice on my leggings and stuff. And I know that was one thing, as far as the DNA test is accurate, that I could at least a little bit figure out. With the DNA testing, it’s just - you’re with a dog all the time, and I think most dog owners would probably feel similarly - they have all these questions about their dog that they’d love to answer. It just sort of fell naturally together when I was planning the book. I just sort of became very into the idea of it. I don't know, you come across these articles of people doing things like this and it's like, Oh! I wanna do that with my dog if it’s possible! And canine freestyle, I talk about in the book how I just sort of came across those videos one night just looking at dog videos on YouTube. Like go to a psychic and ghost hunt with him. KC: Part of it was - actually most of it, I guess - was ideas I’ve accrued just by being a dog person in the world and just reading a lot about dogs and clicking on every article I can about dogs, and just sort of coming up with - even before I knew it was a book - this stack of experiences that I wanted to do if it was ever appropriate. How did you come up with these activity ideas? KT: In your book, you DNA test your pup, take him to a psychic, do some canine freestyle dancing with your dog, and try to hunt ghosts with him. ![]() ![]() It felt like we were on the same wavelength. I realized pretty soon that it was like okay, no, I have to beg them to let us keep this dog because this is my dog. And that was even hard, bringing them back. I mentioned that I would walk dogs at another rescue everyday. I was trying to do that for a while, then I sort of realized, I think it was probably the second day that I had him, that it was sort of not really an experience I had had with other dogs. I’m obviously going to be in love with him immediately but I know that’s going to happen so maybe if I know that's going to happen I can put it aside sort of. I sort of built myself up to think like - okay, I’m going to get this dog. When did you know that Peter was the dog for you? You talk about the beautiful love you shared from the very beginning, but did you meet him and instantly feel that he was your forever pal? ![]() KT: Initially, you signed up to foster Peter. KELLY CONABOY: He’s having a pretty good day. KATIE TAMOLA: First off, how is Peter doing? Shondaland spoke with Conaboy about how Peter is doing, dog toys, advice for first time dog owners, and her new book, which, if you’re still looking, is the perfect holiday gift for all the dog lovers in your life. In her new book, The Particulars of Peter, Conaboy recounts her shared life with her perfect pup pal, Peter, a beautiful regal dog who you will feel you know quite well by the end of the book.Įvery page of Conaboy's memoir is hilarious and heartfelt, and reminds us why companionship isn’t always - nor should be - relegated to bipeds. Until then, author Kelly Conaboy brings us some of her own words about dogs and why they are so important in our lives. $27 at Barnes & Noble Credit: Grand Central Publishing ![]()
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